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Vital Grants

Q: How much funding can be received?

Vital Grants Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Vital Grants program?

To be eligible for the Vital Grants program, you must: Operate in the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region Address regional sustainability priorities Align with the UN SDGs

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Vital Grants?

You can contact Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Society.

Q: Where is the Vital Grants available?

The Vital Grants program is available across Canada.

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Vital Grants?

Vital Grants is funded by Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Society

Last Update: February 4, 2026

Canada

Supports regional sustainability collaboration and long-term impact

Grant and Funding

Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Society

Overview

Provides up to $20,000 over a maximum of two years to support projects addressing regional priorities and complex sustainability challenges in the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region. Activities focus on advancing the UN SDGs through longer-term collaboration and scaling projects to additional communities, schools, or areas within the region.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Reduce the ecological footprint

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 20,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : February 21, 2025

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

Activities funded

Projects addressing a regional priority in the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region.
Projects addressing complex sustainability challenges in the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region.
Collaborative initiatives that advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Scaling an existing or expanding project to new communities, schools, or geographic areas within the region.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 19,500

Expand microplastics shoreline monitoring through schools and stewardship partners

$ 20,000

Expand rainwater capture and drought planning for small food producers

Eligibility

The applicant organization must operate in the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve Region.
The project must address a regional priority or complex sustainability challenge in the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region.
The project must support progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The project should involve longer-term collaboration between organizations, communities, and cultures.

Who is eligible?

Organizations operating in the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve Region.

Eligible geographic areas

Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve Region

Additional information

The program is intended to support meaningful longer-term collaboration between organizations, communities, and cultures.
Projects are expected to contribute to sustainability outcomes linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
A Letter of Intent deadline is listed for February 21, 2025.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Vital Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Vital Grants. 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.