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Social Meals Enhancement Grant
Funding for social meal programs for seniors
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Social Meals Enhancement Grant provides one-year funding of $10,000 to $50,000 to support social meal programs for community-dwelling seniors in British Columbia. It funds new or enhanced services that combine shared meals with social connection and community collaboration.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Enhancing existing social meal programs for seniors
- Implementing new shared meal service models for seniors
- Combining meals with social engagement and informal check-ins
- Coordinating social meal services through a community collaborative
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Information Session review or attendance
- Supporting documents package
- Finalized Letter of Agreement if approved
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations and partners in the Community-Based Seniors’ Services sector
- Registered charities and other qualified donees
- Municipalities and other government bodies recognized as qualified donees
- First Nations Bands or other Aboriginal-based entities recognized as public service bodies performing a government function in Canada
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not qualified donees and do not meet the additional CRA requirements
- Applicants based outside British Columbia
- Organizations unable to demonstrate required governance and management capacity
Eligible expenses
- Food and meal purchases
- Program supplies
- Staffing costs
- Volunteer stipends or honoraria
- Training, capacity-building, facility rentals, and related transportation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Food or meal delivery without a shared social component
- Renovations
- Capital expenditures
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline.
- Successful and unsuccessful applicants are notified in mid-March.
- Approved applicants must sign and return a Letter of Agreement before funding is released.
- Funding, operational, or timeline changes require written approval from United Way BC staff.
- Quarterly and annual reports must be submitted during the grant period.
Additional information
- Existing Social Meals Enhancement Grant programs are strongly encouraged to re-apply.
- Applicants can submit only one application through the Social Meals stream.
- Applications are prioritized in communities identified as food deserts.
- Applicants must complete an Information Session or watch the recording.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Social Meals Enhancement Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Social Meals Enhancement Grant. 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 Meals Enhancement Grant?
The Social Meals Enhancement Grant provides one-year funding of $10,000 to $50,000 to support social meal programs for community-dwelling seniors in British Columbia. It funds new or enhanced services that combine shared meals with social connection and community collaboration.
How much funding can be received?
Social Meals Enhancement Grant Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Social Meals Enhancement Grant program?
To be eligible for the Social Meals Enhancement Grant program, you must:
Qualified donee status required
Based in British Columbia
Part of a community collaborative
What expenses are eligible under Social Meals Enhancement Grant?
Enhancing existing social meal programs for seniors
Implementing new shared meal service models for seniors
Combining meals with social engagement and informal check-ins
Coordinating social meal services through a community collaborative
Who can I contact for more information about the Social Meals Enhancement Grant?
You can contact United Way British Columbia (UWBC).
Where is the Social Meals Enhancement Grant available?
The Social Meals Enhancement Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Social Meals Enhancement Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Social Meals Enhancement Grant is a Grant and Funding