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Social Innovation Project Grants
Funding for Vancouver Black-led nonprofits building organizational capacity
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : August 18, 2025
- Closing date : September 19, 2025
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Social Innovation Project Grants offer up to $120,000 in total funding to support capacity-building initiatives within Black-led and Black-serving non-profit organizations in Vancouver. Eligible activities include strategic planning, organizational development, leadership workshops, and governance improvements aimed at advancing anti-Black racism priorities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : August 18, 2025
- Closing date : September 19, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Vancouver
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- LGBTQ+ community
- Nonprofits / charities
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring a consultant to address strategic planning needs.
- Mentoring Black youth within the organization or community.
- Addressing Black erasure through community-led initiatives.
- Strengthening organizational structures to improve sustainability and impact.
- Conducting workshops or leadership development activities for staff.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Black-led nonprofit organizations
- Black-serving nonprofit organizations
- Registered charities serving Black communities
- Community service co-operatives owned by non-profits
- Social enterprises wholly owned by eligible non-profits
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not Black-led or not primarily serving or mandated to serve Black populations.
- Organizations whose activities primarily serve residents outside of Vancouver.
- Businesses engaged in housing or direct welfare supports such as the distribution of goods, food banks, meal programs, or provision of clothing or equipment.
- Organizations seeking funding for legal fees, City property taxes, capital expenses, or deficit coverage.
- Organizations whose projects are clearly under the mandate of another level of government or funder (e.g., healthcare system).
Eligible expenses
- Consulting fees for strategic planning, governance, or organizational structure needs.
- Costs related to workshops or leadership development for staff.
- Expenses for mentoring programs specifically targeting Black youth.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Vancouver
Additional information
- This is the final year of a three-year commitment focusing on anti-Black racism.
- Applications must be submitted online through VanApply, and an information sheet is provided to guide applicants.
- Applications will be reviewed by City staff and recommendations will be made to City Council; the decision process is final and cannot be appealed.
- Past project examples are available for reference to assist applicants with proposal development.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Social Innovation Project Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Social Innovation Project 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 Social Innovation Project Grants?
The Social Innovation Project Grants offer up to $120,000 in total funding to support capacity-building initiatives within Black-led and Black-serving non-profit organizations in Vancouver. Eligible activities include strategic planning, organizational development, leadership workshops, and governance improvements aimed at advancing anti-Black racism priorities.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 19, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Social Innovation Project Grants program?
To be eligible for the Social Innovation Project Grants program, you must:
For-profit businesses are not eligible; only registered non-profit societies, community service co-ops wholly owned by a non-profit, or registered charities may apply.
What expenses are eligible under Social Innovation Project Grants?
Hiring a consultant to address strategic planning needs.
Mentoring Black youth within the organization or community.
Addressing Black erasure through community-led initiatives.
Strengthening organizational structures to improve sustainability and impact.
Conducting workshops or leadership development activities for staff.
Who can I contact for more information about the Social Innovation Project Grants?
You can contact City of Vancouver by email at socialpolicygrants@vancouver.ca or by phone at 604.873.7429.
Where is the Social Innovation Project Grants available?
The Social Innovation Project Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Social Innovation Project Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Social Innovation Project Grants is a Grant and Funding