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Strong Roots Community Grant Program
Support for resilient, inclusive community projects
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 11, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program supports community projects and organizations that strengthen the social, economic, and environmental fabric of the North Peace region. Grants are typically between $10,000 and $50,000 for eligible projects aligned with the program's priority areas.
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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
- Attract or retain talent
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Organizational capacity and workforce wellbeing initiatives.
- Community wellbeing, reconciliation, and inclusion projects.
- Environmental sustainability and climate resilience projects.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Charitable organizations.
- Registered non-profit organizations.
- Community service organizations in the North Peace and Northern Rockies.
- Organizations working in arts, education, health, social services, sports, environmental sustainability, social justice, or economic development.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations seeking to establish or add to endowment funds.
- Organizations seeking to establish or add to operating reserves or a capital campaign.
- Applicants requesting support for deficits, debts, mortgage payments, or general fundraising events.
- Projects primarily promoting political or religious activities or beliefs.
- Applications for travel costs, competitive sports teams, or property improvements that may revert to private ownership.
Eligible expenses
- Operations, including multi-year requests.
- Program and project delivery.
- Pilot projects and programs.
- Equipment or technology purchases and upgrades.
- Renovations, repairs, and research costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Endowment funds.
- Operating reserves or capital campaigns.
- Deficits, debts, or mortgage payments.
- General fundraising events.
- Political or religious promotion, travel costs, competitive sports teams, and property improvements that may revert to private ownership.
Eligible geographic areas
- North Peace region, British Columbia.
- Northern Rockies region, British Columbia.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants are notified of the outcome by November 25.
Additional information
- Applications are expected to align with the Foundation's funding guidelines.
- Applicants will be notified by November 25.
- The program is delivered by the North Peace Community Foundation.
- It is a flagship community granting initiative.
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.
What is the Strong Roots Community Grant Program?
This program supports community projects and organizations that strengthen the social, economic, and environmental fabric of the North Peace region. Grants are typically between $10,000 and $50,000 for eligible projects aligned with the program's priority areas.
How much funding can be received?
Strong Roots Community Grant Program Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Strong Roots Community Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Strong Roots Community Grant Program program, you must:
Charitable or non-profit organization
Serves North Peace or Northern Rockies
Project fits program priorities
What expenses are eligible under Strong Roots Community Grant Program?
Organizational capacity and workforce wellbeing initiatives.
Community wellbeing, reconciliation, and inclusion projects.
Environmental sustainability and climate resilience projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Strong Roots Community Grant Program?
You can contact North Peace Community Foundation (NPCF).
Where is the Strong Roots Community Grant Program available?
The Strong Roots Community Grant Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Strong Roots Community Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Strong Roots Community Grant Program is a Grant and Funding