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Resiliency Grants

Q: How much funding can be received?

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

Q: 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

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

You can contact Bowen Island Community Foundation (BICF).

Q: Where is the Resiliency Grants available?

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

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

Resiliency Grants is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 3, 2026

British Columbia, Canada

Supports community emergency response and resilience initiatives

Grant and Funding

Bowen Island Community Foundation

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.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Supporting volunteer engagement

Raise awareness and mobilize the public

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

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

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 14,500

Stock and deliver emergency food and hygiene kits to residents

$ 15,000

Build SMS alerts and volunteer check-ins for isolated neighbours

Eligibility

The initiative must respond to a crisis or natural disaster impacting the local community.
The proposed work must align with at least one of the fund’s priority emergency-response areas.
The initiative must directly address the community priorities identified for emergency initiatives.

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.

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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.