Social Responsibility Fund (SRF) Community Grant Program
Last Update: September 3, 2025
Vancouver, BC
Supports organizations addressing social issues in Vancouver neighborhoods
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Funds Providers
Program status
Closed
Overview
The Social Responsibility Fund (SRF) Community Grant Program supports organizations addressing social challenges in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant, Strathcona/Downtown Eastside, or Downtown core neighbourhoods. This funding is designed to assist initiatives that improve community well-being and address local social issues; the maximum funding amount is not specified in the available information.
Activities funded
- Projects addressing social issues affecting residents in the Mount Pleasant, Strathcona/Downtown Eastside, or Downtown core neighbourhoods of Vancouver.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 18,500
Nutrition workshops and meal delivery for vulnerable seniors
$ 17,900
Low-barrier technology lending library for urban Indigenous residents
$ 14,900
Neighbourhood tool library expansion for local residents in need
$ 13,000
Employment readiness program for newcomers facing language barriers
$ 14,000
Peer-led harm reduction workshops for street-involved adults
$ 18,000
After-school creative arts program for youth at risk
Eligibility
- The organization must address social issues affecting residents.
- The project must target the Mount Pleasant, Strathcona/Downtown Eastside, or Downtown core neighbourhoods.
Who is eligible?
- Organizations addressing social issues in Mount Pleasant, Strathcona/Downtown Eastside, or the Downtown core neighbourhoods of Vancouver
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations addressing social issues in Mount Pleasant (Vancouver, BC).
- Organizations addressing social issues in Strathcona/Downtown Eastside (Vancouver, BC).
- Organizations addressing social issues in the Downtown core neighbourhood (Vancouver, BC).
How to apply
1
Check eligibility requirements
- Review the eligibility criteria in the official guidelines
- Ensure your organization addresses social issues in Mount Pleasant, Strathcona/Downtown Eastside, or Downtown core neighbourhoods
2
Prepare your application material
- Read the program guidelines for specific application instructions
- Gather required documents as outlined in the guidelines
3
Submit application via VanApply
- Access the VanApply portal to begin your application
- Follow the portal instructions to complete and submit your application
Additional information
- Applications for the current cycle are now closed.
- Questions about the program can be directed to the program's official contact email.
Contacts
socialpolicygrants@vancouver.ca
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Social Responsibility Fund (SRF) Community Grant Program Program
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