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Resiliency Grants

Supports community emergency response and resilience initiatives
Bowen Island Community Foundation (BICF)
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Resiliency funding of up to $15,000 supports community emergency initiatives during crises. Eligible activities include supporting access to basic needs (excluding housing and income benefits), sharing relevant information to reduce fear and confusion, and mobilizing citizens to assist vulnerable neighbours facing isolation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Train or support volunteers
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : February 3, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
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
  • Social Services
  • Emergency and Relief
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Initiatives that support the availability of food, hygiene, or other basic needs (excluding housing and income benefits)
  • Initiatives that provide relevant information to promote resiliency and reduce fear and confusion
  • Initiatives that mobilize citizens to assist vulnerable neighbours impacted by isolation

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Organizations
  • Individuals

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Housing-related supports
  • Income benefits

Eligible geographic areas

  • Bowen Island

Additional information

  • The fund is intended to support system-wide emergency responses during crises such as fire, earthquake, or pandemic.
  • The priorities target areas where there is a gap in government assistance and other relief programs.
  • Applicants do not need to have a charitable partner to apply.
  • The funding is administered through a cooperative partnership with Bowen Island Municipality to direct proceeds to emergency initiatives.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Resiliency Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Resiliency Grants. 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 Resiliency Grants?

Resiliency funding of up to $15,000 supports community emergency initiatives during crises. Eligible activities include supporting access to basic needs (excluding housing and income benefits), sharing relevant information to reduce fear and confusion, and mobilizing citizens to assist vulnerable neighbours facing isolation.

How much funding can be received?

Resiliency Grants Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Resiliency Grants program?

To be eligible for the Resiliency Grants program, you must: Crisis-response initiative Aligns with fund priorities Addresses identified community needs

What expenses are eligible under Resiliency Grants?

Initiatives that support the availability of food, hygiene, or other basic needs (excluding housing and income benefits) Initiatives that provide relevant information to promote resiliency and reduce fear and confusion Initiatives that mobilize citizens to assist vulnerable neighbours impacted by isolation

Who can I contact for more information about the Resiliency Grants?

You can contact Bowen Island Community Foundation (BICF).

Where is the Resiliency Grants available?

The Resiliency Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.

Is the Resiliency Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Resiliency Grants is a Grant and Funding

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