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Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs
Bursaries for professional development workshops for Vancouver non-profits
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Vantage Point bursaries offer Vancouver-based non-profit, community services, and childcare organizations full funding for up to two seats in professional development workshops and an 80% bursary for one staff member to participate in an advanced learning lab each year. This program supports staff and board members by providing financial assistance to access training in areas such as governance, leadership, fund development, and organizational capacity building.
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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 workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Vancouver
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Participation in professional development workshops focused on board governance, leadership, and organizational management for non-profit organizations.
- Engagement in advanced learning labs to strengthen executive performance and build organizational capacity.
- Attendance at sessions on fund development, strategic planning, volunteer engagement, financial governance, and performance management.
- Workshops covering effective board meeting facilitation, conflict resolution, advocacy, and government relations.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Vancouver-based non-profit organizations
- Community service organizations
- Childcare organizations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit enterprises (commercial or private companies).
- Organizations that do not have a mandate in community services or early childhood.
- Organizations whose head office is not located in Vancouver.
- Companies or organizations not belonging to the non-profit sector.
- Secondary tenants or organizations without a social or childcare mandate in municipal facilities.
Eligible expenses
- Registration fees for professional development workshops offered by Vantage Point (up to two full bursaries per organization each year).
- Partial bursary coverage (up to 80%) for participation in advanced learning labs for one staff member per organization per year.
- Full bursary support for advanced learning labs if cost is a barrier to participation (subject to approval and available budget).
Eligible geographic areas
- Vancouver, British Columbia
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the Bursary Application Form
- Access the Bursary Application Form online via the Vantage Point website.
- Fill in all required organizational and applicant details.
- Step 2: Select Funding Source
- When prompted on the form, select "City of Vancouver - Social Policy Bursary" as your funding source.
- Step 3: Submit the Application
- Submit the completed application form through the designated platform as indicated on the Vantage Point website.
- Step 4: Contact for Support or Queries
- For questions about bursaries related to learning opportunities, contact info@thevantagepoint.ca.
- For eligibility and partnership details, contact socialpolicygrants@vancouver.ca.
Additional information
- Each organization may receive bursaries for up to two full workshop seats per year.
- One staff member per organization may access an advanced learning lab with an 80% bursary.
- Full support for advanced labs may be available if participation cost is a barrier.
- Additional bursary opportunities may be considered depending on demand and available budget.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs Program
What is the Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs?
The Vantage Point bursaries offer Vancouver-based non-profit, community services, and childcare organizations full funding for up to two seats in professional development workshops and an 80% bursary for one staff member to participate in an advanced learning lab each year. This program supports staff and board members by providing financial assistance to access training in areas such as governance, leadership, fund development, and organizational capacity building.
Who is eligible for the Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs program?
To be eligible for the Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs program, you must:
No eligibility for for-profit businesses; only Vancouver-based non-profit, community services, or childcare organizations qualify.
What expenses are eligible under Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs?
Participation in professional development workshops focused on board governance, leadership, and organizational management for non-profit organizations.
Engagement in advanced learning labs to strengthen executive performance and build organizational capacity.
Attendance at sessions on fund development, strategic planning, volunteer engagement, financial governance, and performance management.
Workshops covering effective board meeting facilitation, conflict resolution, advocacy, and government relations.
Who can I contact for more information about the Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs?
You can contact City of Vancouver by email at info@thevantagepoint.ca.
Where is the Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs available?
The Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs?
Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs is funded by City of Vancouver