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Strong Roots Community Grant Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

Strong Roots Community Grant Program Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Strong Roots Community Grant Program program?

To be eligible for the Strong Roots Community Grant Program program, you must: Serves North Peace or Northern Rockies Fits an eligible service area Aligns with community strengthening goals

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Strong Roots Community Grant Program?

You can contact North Peace Community Foundation.

Q: Where is the Strong Roots Community Grant Program available?

The Strong Roots Community Grant Program program is available the province of British Columbia.

Q: Is the Strong Roots Community Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Strong Roots Community Grant Program is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 4, 2026

British Columbia, Canada

Supports community-led resilience and sustainability projects

Grant and Funding

North Peace Community Foundation

Processing And Agreement

Other info

Overview

Provides up to $50,000 to strengthen the North Peace region. Supports projects focused on organizational resilience, inclusion and reconciliation, or environmental sustainability.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

Improve employee retention

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Minimum amount : 10,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : November 11, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)

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

General public
Indigenous peoples
Rural / Remote communities
Minority groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Regional

Activities funded

Workforce support, leadership development, and organizational health initiatives that build organizational capacity
Projects advancing community wellbeing, inclusion, equity, and Truth and Reconciliation by addressing social and cultural barriers
Initiatives strengthening environmental stewardship and community adaptation to climate change

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 48,000

Workforce wellbeing and retention program with HR and training upgrades

$ 49,500

Repair-and-reuse hub with backup power for climate emergencies

Eligibility

The applicant organization must provide services in BC’s North Peace or Northern Rockies region
The proposed initiative must strengthen the social, economic, or environmental fabric of the North Peace region
The organization’s work must fall within at least one eligible service area (e.g., arts, education, health, social services, environmental sustainability, or economic development)

Who is eligible?

Organizations delivering arts, culture and heritage services
Organizations delivering education services
Organizations delivering health and wellness services
Organizations delivering social services, social justice, and equity initiatives
Organizations delivering environmental sustainability or economic development services

Eligible geographic areas

British Columbia: North Peace region
British Columbia: Northern Rockies region

Processing and Agreement

Applicants will be notified of the funding decision by November 25

Additional information

2025 granting priority areas are published for this funding cycle
Applicants are expected to be notified of decisions by November 25

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Strong Roots Community Grant Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Strong Roots Community Grant Program. 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.