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Vital Grants
Support for long-term sustainability projects
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The CBT Grants page now says applications are closed and the page heading appears under CBT Grants instead of Vital Grants.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The CBT Grants page now says applications are closed and the page heading appears under CBT Grants instead of Vital Grants.
CBT Grants now closed for applications
The Vital Grants page now appears under the CBT Grants heading, and the spring funding timeline now states that applications are closed. The page also points applicants toward future updates, including a newsletter signup link, rather than an active intake window.
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Organizations operating in the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve Region.
See full eligibility
Overview
CBT Grants provide up to $20,000 for projects lasting up to two years in the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region. They support collaboration on regional priorities and complex sustainability challenges, including activities that advance the UN SDGs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects addressing regional priorities and complex sustainability challenges.
- Projects that build collaboration between organizations, communities, and cultures.
- Projects that expand into new communities, schools, or geographic areas within the region.
Documents Needed
- Letter of Interest
- Full application for invited applicants
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations operating in the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve Region.
- Organizations working in collaboration with communities or cultural groups.
Eligible expenses
- Project-related activity costs.
- Costs needed to support project team capacity and implementation.
- Application development costs for successful Letter of Interest applicants.
Eligible geographic areas
- Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve Region
Selection criteria
- Fit with the general funding guidelines.
- Fit with the CBT Grants funding focuses.
- Strength of the project’s timelines and planned activities.
- Demonstrated understanding of what is needed to create impact.
- Potential to extend the project to new communities, schools, or geographic areas.
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit a Letter of Interest
- Prepare and submit the initial Letter of Interest.
- Use the grant portal to apply.
- Step 2: Invitation to full application
- Wait for staff review of the Letter of Interest.
- If selected, you will be invited to submit a full application.
- Step 3: Submit full application
- Complete and send the full application for consideration.
Processing and Agreement
- Letters of Interest are first reviewed by staff for fit with the general funding guidelines and funding focuses.
- Selected applicants are invited to submit a full application.
- Full applications are reviewed by a committee of diverse members from different communities.
- The committee’s funding recommendations are approved by the CBT Board.
Additional information
- Applications use a two-stage process with a Letter of Interest followed by a full application.
- Successful Letter of Interest applicants receive $500 toward application development costs.
- Funding recommendations are approved by the CBT Board.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Vital Grants Program
What is the Vital Grants?
CBT Grants provide up to $20,000 for projects lasting up to two years in the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region. They support collaboration on regional priorities and complex sustainability challenges, including activities that advance the UN SDGs.
How much funding can be received?
Vital Grants Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Vital Grants program?
To be eligible for the Vital Grants program, you must:
Operates in the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve Region.
Project addresses a regional sustainability challenge.
Project supports collaboration.
What expenses are eligible under Vital Grants?
Projects addressing regional priorities and complex sustainability challenges.
Projects that build collaboration between organizations, communities, and cultures.
Projects that expand into new communities, schools, or geographic areas within the region.
Who can I contact for more information about the Vital Grants?
You can contact Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Society (CBT).
Where is the Vital Grants available?
The Vital Grants program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Vital Grants?
Vital Grants is funded by Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Society (CBT)