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SVP Vancouver

Multi-year nonprofit capacity-building support
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply

Nonprofit organizations

See full eligibility

Overview

SVP Vancouver invests in nonprofit leaders across B.C. with multi-year funding, strategic expertise, and deep partnership to help children and youth thrive. It works with smaller, grassroots nonprofits in the start-up or early growth stages and offers general operating funds, professional consultants, and leadership development or management training.
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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
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project

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
  • Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
  • Children & youth
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • Strategic planning
  • Management and leadership
  • Governance (board development)
  • Financial management
  • Technology

Official resources

Official page

We Give Differently

Program guide

Capacity Building

SVP Vancouver Granting Streams

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Nonprofit organizations

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations that are not invited to apply
  • Organizations that are not non-profits

How to apply

Step 1: Request information and discuss fit
  • Email SVP Vancouver to request information.
  • Discuss alignment with SVP Vancouver’s mission and approach.
Step 2: Apply by invitation
  • Submit an application if invited by SVP Vancouver.

Processing and Agreement

  • SVP conducts a rigorous, trust-based due diligence process to assess the organizational health and impact of a potential Investee.

Additional information

  • Support is paired with capacity-building skills, training, and expertise from SVP Partners.
  • Selected organizations may receive multi-year support to work toward their own priorities.
  • Funding is described as flexible rather than restricted.

Contacts

Frequently Asked Questions about the SVP Vancouver Program

What is the SVP Vancouver?

SVP Vancouver invests in nonprofit leaders across B.C. with multi-year funding, strategic expertise, and deep partnership to help children and youth thrive. It works with smaller, grassroots nonprofits in the start-up or early growth stages and offers general operating funds, professional consultants, and leadership development or management training.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the SVP Vancouver program?

To be eligible for the SVP Vancouver program, you must: Smaller, grassroots nonprofit organizations typically in the start-up or early growth stages

What expenses are eligible under SVP Vancouver?

Strategic planning Management and leadership Governance (board development) Financial management Technology

Who can I contact for more information about the SVP Vancouver?

You can contact B.C Social Venture Partners Foundation (SVP) by email at janelle@svpvancouver.org or by phone at 604-568-9420.

Where is the SVP Vancouver available?

The SVP Vancouver program is available the province of British Columbia.

Who are the financial supporters of the SVP Vancouver?

SVP Vancouver is funded by B.C Social Venture Partners Foundation (SVP)