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TC Christmas Fund Grant
Last Update: February 4, 2026
BC, Canada
Direct support for families in need
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
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
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.
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
Documents Needed
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
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
- Food
- Other necessities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Times Colonist delivery/distribution area
- Vancouver Island
- Gulf Islands
Selection criteria
Processing and Agreement
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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