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Vital Grants
Supports regional sustainability collaboration and long-term impact
Last Update: February 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 21, 2025
Location
Canada
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.
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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 $
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
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Eligibility
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.
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.
What is the Vital Grants?
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.
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:
Operate in the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region
Address regional sustainability priorities
Align with the UN SDGs
What expenses are eligible under Vital Grants?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Vital Grants?
You can contact Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Society.
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
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