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SurreyCares Community Foundation - Community Prosperity Fund
Supports community projects and operating costs
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 13, 2024
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Community Prosperity Fund is a $25 million investment from the Government of B.C. supporting poverty reduction and social inclusion. It funds operational expenses and project delivery for community-based initiatives over up to three years.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 13, 2024
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
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community-based projects addressing poverty reduction and social inclusion
- Operational support for nonprofit organizations
- Project delivery for local community benefit
Documents Needed
- Detailed project budget
- Board of directors list
- Prior year financial statements
- Current operating budget
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Charities
- Non-profit organizations
- Indigenous-serving organizations
- Organizations registered under the Society Act
Who is not eligible
- Organizations seeking funding for major maintenance or rehabilitation of existing facilities
- Organizations that have received funding for the same project for more than three consecutive years
Eligible expenses
- Operational costs such as salaries and rent
- Digital infrastructure and technology
- Staff training
- Organizational strategies and policies
- Project delivery costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Major maintenance or rehabilitation projects for existing facilities
- Projects funded for more than three consecutive years
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the project
- Inclusion of people with lived experience in decision-making
- Demonstrated need and demand
- Clear project outcomes
- Organization capacity to deliver the project
How to apply
- Step 1: Create or access your account in the grant portal
- New users must create a new account.
- Returning applicants can log in with existing credentials.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Enter organization information, project details, and how funds will be used.
- Provide the required documents in the application system.
- Step 3: Submit through the portal
- Submit the application online before the deadline.
- Applications are accepted only through the SurreyCares Community Foundation Grants Portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by local Grants Reviewer Committees.
- Committee recommendations are made to the Board for funding decisions.
- Successful applicants must submit a final evaluation report by March 31, 2027.
- The final report must include an updated budget and photos showing project impact.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed locally by community review committees.
- Successful applicants must submit a final evaluation report.
- Funding can support operational expenses or project delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions about the SurreyCares Community Foundation - Community Prosperity Fund Program
What is the SurreyCares Community Foundation - Community Prosperity Fund?
The Community Prosperity Fund is a $25 million investment from the Government of B.C. supporting poverty reduction and social inclusion. It funds operational expenses and project delivery for community-based initiatives over up to three years.
How much funding can be received?
SurreyCares Community Foundation - Community Prosperity Fund Funds up to $25,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the SurreyCares Community Foundation - Community Prosperity Fund program?
To be eligible for the SurreyCares Community Foundation - Community Prosperity Fund program, you must:
CRA-registered charity or society
Non-profit or Indigenous-serving organization
Community-focused project
What expenses are eligible under SurreyCares Community Foundation - Community Prosperity Fund?
Community-based projects addressing poverty reduction and social inclusion
Operational support for nonprofit organizations
Project delivery for local community benefit
Where is the SurreyCares Community Foundation - Community Prosperity Fund available?
The SurreyCares Community Foundation - Community Prosperity Fund program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the SurreyCares Community Foundation - Community Prosperity Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SurreyCares Community Foundation - Community Prosperity Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the SurreyCares Community Foundation - Community Prosperity Fund?
SurreyCares Community Foundation - Community Prosperity Fund is funded by SurreyCares