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SurreyCares Community Foundation - SurreyCares Community Grants
Funding for Surrey community nonprofit projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : April 30, 2025
Location
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
SurreyCares Community Grants supports projects in General Community, Disabilities & Special Needs, and Youth Initiatives. The program offers up to $5,000 for eligible Surrey-based nonprofit organizations and supports community-focused projects that benefit local residents.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : April 30, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Surrey
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- People with disabilities
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- General community projects serving local needs
- Disability and special needs initiatives, including employment-related support for adults living with disabilities
- Youth-led projects or projects that benefit youth
Documents Needed
- Detailed project budget
- Board of directors list
- Prior year financial statements
- Current year operating budget
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- CRA-registered charities
- Organizations registered under the Society Act
Who is not eligible
- Organizations seeking funding for major maintenance or rehabilitation of existing facilities
- Organizations that have already received funding for the same project for more than three consecutive years
Eligible expenses
- Project-related expenses covered by the approved grant amount
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Major maintenance or rehabilitation projects for existing facilities
- Projects that have received funding for more than three consecutive years
Eligible geographic areas
- Surrey, British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Use of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles
- Involvement of people with lived experience in decision-making
- Clear need and demand for the project
- Clear project outcomes
- Organization capacity to deliver the project
- Clear benefit for Surrey and its residents
How to apply
- Step 1: Create or access your portal account
- New users create a new account.
- Existing users log in with their credentials or reset a forgotten password.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Enter organization details, project information, and required contact information.
- Provide the requested financial and project details in the application form.
- Step 3: Upload required documents
- Attach the required supporting documents in the portal.
- Step 4: Submit before the deadline
- Submit the application online through the SurreyCares Community Foundation Grants Portal.
- Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Grants Reviewer Committee starting in May.
- The committee makes funding recommendations to the Board.
- Successful applicants must submit a final evaluation report by March 31, 2027.
- The final report must be submitted in writing with an updated budget and photos.
Additional information
- The application is submitted through the SurreyCares online grants portal.
- A final evaluation report is required from successful applicants.
- First-time users must create a new account in the portal.
Frequently Asked Questions about the SurreyCares Community Foundation - SurreyCares Community Grants Program
What is the SurreyCares Community Foundation - SurreyCares Community Grants?
SurreyCares Community Grants supports projects in General Community, Disabilities & Special Needs, and Youth Initiatives. The program offers up to $5,000 for eligible Surrey-based nonprofit organizations and supports community-focused projects that benefit local residents.
Who is eligible for the SurreyCares Community Foundation - SurreyCares Community Grants program?
To be eligible for the SurreyCares Community Foundation - SurreyCares Community Grants program, you must:
CRA-registered charity or society
Project benefits Surrey residents
Fits one funding stream
What expenses are eligible under SurreyCares Community Foundation - SurreyCares Community Grants?
General community projects serving local needs
Disability and special needs initiatives, including employment-related support for adults living with disabilities
Youth-led projects or projects that benefit youth
Where is the SurreyCares Community Foundation - SurreyCares Community Grants available?
The SurreyCares Community Foundation - SurreyCares Community Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the SurreyCares Community Foundation - SurreyCares Community Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SurreyCares Community Foundation - SurreyCares Community Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the SurreyCares Community Foundation - SurreyCares Community Grants?
SurreyCares Community Foundation - SurreyCares Community Grants is funded by SurreyCares