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Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : November 25, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This fund supports social enterprises with micro-grants and strategic support, including launch and growth assistance. It is designed for new, emerging, or mid-stage social ventures that deliver social programs or services in communities served by Valley First; maximum funding amount is not specified.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : November 25, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
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
- All industries
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Launching new social enterprise initiatives.
- Scaling existing social enterprise activities.
- Building sustainable business models for social impact.
- Capacity building, mentorship, and peer learning for social ventures.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Social service organizations.
- New, emerging, or mid-stage social enterprises.
- Organizations delivering social programs or services.
Eligible expenses
- Early-stage startup costs such as registration, pilot projects, and staffing.
- Operational support for marketing, technology, and process optimization.
Eligible geographic areas
- Communities served by Valley First.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and only selected applicants are notified.
- Notification is expected by December 9.
Additional information
- The fund includes strategic support such as workshops, coaching, mentorship, and networking.
- Applicants may be directed toward grants, loans, and investment opportunities in the growth stream.
- The program is guided by community impact goals related to social and environmental outcomes.
- Selected applicants are notified by December 9.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Social Enterprise Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Social Enterprise 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 Social Enterprise Fund?
This fund supports social enterprises with micro-grants and strategic support, including launch and growth assistance. It is designed for new, emerging, or mid-stage social ventures that deliver social programs or services in communities served by Valley First; maximum funding amount is not specified.
Who is eligible for the Social Enterprise Fund program?
To be eligible for the Social Enterprise Fund program, you must:
Social service organizations or social enterprises
New, emerging, or mid-stage ventures
Serving a Valley First community
What expenses are eligible under Social Enterprise Fund?
Launching new social enterprise initiatives.
Scaling existing social enterprise activities.
Building sustainable business models for social impact.
Capacity building, mentorship, and peer learning for social ventures.
Where is the Social Enterprise Fund available?
The Social Enterprise Fund program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Social Enterprise Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Social Enterprise Fund is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Social Enterprise Fund?
Social Enterprise Fund is funded by Valley First