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Social Enterprise Fund - British Columbia - Canada
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Social Enterprise Fund

Support to launch and grow social enterprises
Valley First
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Closing date : November 25, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada

Overview

This program provides micro grants and strategic support to help social service organizations launch and scale mission-driven social enterprises. Funding can support early-stage needs like registration, pilot projects, and staffing, as well as growth supports such as marketing, technology, and process optimization.
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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
  • No Condition
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 a new or early-stage mission-driven social enterprise
  • Testing and delivering pilot projects for a social enterprise
  • Scaling and sustaining an established social enterprise
  • Building organizational capacity through workshops, coaching, or mentorship
  • Strengthening operations through marketing, technology, or process optimization

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Social service organizations developing mission-driven ventures (social enterprises)
  • Organizations delivering social programs and/or services

Eligible expenses

  • Registration costs
  • Pilot project costs
  • Staffing costs
  • Marketing support
  • Technology support

Eligible geographic areas

  • Communities served by Valley First

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed and selected applicants are notified by December 9.

Additional information

  • Two program streams are offered: Launch & Build and Scale & Sustain.
  • Applicants selected will be notified by December 9.
  • The fund is guided by Sustainable Development Goals, including Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-Being, Quality Education, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Reduced Inequalities, and Climate Action.

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 program provides micro grants and strategic support to help social service organizations launch and scale mission-driven social enterprises. Funding can support early-stage needs like registration, pilot projects, and staffing, as well as growth supports such as marketing, technology, and process optimization.

Who is eligible for the Social Enterprise Fund program?

To be eligible for the Social Enterprise Fund program, you must: Mission-driven social enterprise New, emerging, or mid-stage venture Serves a Valley First community

What expenses are eligible under Social Enterprise Fund?

Launching a new or early-stage mission-driven social enterprise Testing and delivering pilot projects for a social enterprise Scaling and sustaining an established social enterprise Building organizational capacity through workshops, coaching, or mentorship Strengthening operations through marketing, technology, or process optimization

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

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