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TC Christmas Fund Grant

Q: Who is eligible for the TC Christmas Fund Grant program?

To be eligible for the TC Christmas Fund Grant program, you must: Organization helping people in need Direct help to needy families Within Times Colonist delivery area

Q: What expenses are eligible under TC Christmas Fund Grant?

Projects that provide direct help to needy families within the Times Colonist distribution area Initiatives focused on delivering essential support during the Christmas season

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the TC Christmas Fund Grant?

You can contact Times Colonist Christmas Fund Society.

Q: Where is the TC Christmas Fund Grant available?

The TC Christmas Fund Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.

Q: Is the TC Christmas Fund Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

TC Christmas Fund Grant is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the TC Christmas Fund Grant?

TC Christmas Fund Grant is funded by Times Colonist Christmas Fund Society

Last Update: March 4, 2026

British Columbia, Canada

Direct support for families in need

Grant and Funding

Times Colonist Christmas Fund Society

Overview

The maximum funding amount is not specified. It supports projects delivering direct help to needy families through food and other necessities, with an emphasis on the Christmas season, within the Times Colonist distribution area.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

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

Social Services
Emergency and Relief
Income Support and Maintenance

Target groups

Low-income individuals / families

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants
Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Fee-for-service model

Scope

Regional

Activities funded

Projects that provide direct help to needy families within the Times Colonist distribution area
Initiatives focused on delivering essential support during the Christmas season

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 22,000

Holiday food and essential hamper deliveries for low-income families

$ 18,000

Christmas-season vouchers and essentials for families facing emergency hardship

Eligibility

The applicant must be an organization that helps people in need.
The proposed project must provide direct help to needy families.
Support must be delivered within the Times Colonist delivery/distribution area.

Who is eligible?

Organizations providing support to people in need

Eligible expenses

Food
Other necessities

Eligible geographic areas

Times Colonist delivery/distribution area
Vancouver Island
Gulf Islands

Additional information

The fund was created in 1956 as the Daily Colonist 500 Fund.
Support prioritizes assistance during the Christmas season.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the TC Christmas Fund Grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the TC Christmas Fund Grant. 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.