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Public Interest Law Participation Fund
Supports public participation in BC public interest law
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 14, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Public Interest Law Participation Fund supports public participation in public interest law matters in British Columbia. The maximum amount of any grant is $10,000 and the fund supports interventions, submissions, and participation in public proceedings.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : November 14, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Emergency and Relief
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Intervention in court matters, with preference for appellate courts and the Supreme Court of Canada.
- Intervention in human rights cases before the BC Human Rights Tribunal or the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal.
- Submissions at regulatory hearings.
- Submissions at public hearings under the Local Government Act or Vancouver Charter.
- Intervention in public inquests or inquiries.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations in British Columbia
- Individuals in British Columbia
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who initiated the public proceeding.
- Applicants who are parties to the public proceeding.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are adjudicated periodically.
- Decisions are expected roughly three times per year.
Additional information
- The maximum amount of any grant is $10,000.
- Applications are adjudicated periodically, likely three times a year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Public Interest Law Participation Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Public Interest Law Participation Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Public Interest Law Participation Fund?
The Public Interest Law Participation Fund supports public participation in public interest law matters in British Columbia. The maximum amount of any grant is $10,000 and the fund supports interventions, submissions, and participation in public proceedings.
How much funding can be received?
Public Interest Law Participation Fund Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Public Interest Law Participation Fund program?
To be eligible for the Public Interest Law Participation Fund program, you must:
Resident in British Columbia
Not the initiator of the proceeding
Not a party to the proceeding
What expenses are eligible under Public Interest Law Participation Fund?
Intervention in court matters, with preference for appellate courts and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Intervention in human rights cases before the BC Human Rights Tribunal or the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal.
Submissions at regulatory hearings.
Submissions at public hearings under the Local Government Act or Vancouver Charter.
Intervention in public inquests or inquiries.
Who can I contact for more information about the Public Interest Law Participation Fund?
You can contact The Law Foundation of British Columbia by email at info@lawfoundationbc.org or by phone at 1-604-688-2337.
Where is the Public Interest Law Participation Fund available?
The Public Interest Law Participation Fund program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Public Interest Law Participation Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Public Interest Law Participation Fund is a Grant and Funding