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Volunteer Coordination & Supports Enhancement Grant
Funding for volunteer coordination and engagement
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 75,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides one-year funding of $50,000 to $75,000 for volunteer coordination and support initiatives. It supports local and regional efforts to recruit, retain, and strengthen volunteer engagement within the Community-Based Seniors’ Services sector.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- 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
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Strengthening volunteer coordination and support roles.
- Recruiting and retaining local volunteers.
- Increasing CBSS organizations’ use of the iVolunteer platform.
- Co-developing regional or provincial volunteer engagement strategies.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Supporting documents package
- Letter of Agreement, if approved
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations and partners in the Community-Based Seniors’ Services sector.
- Qualified donees under CRA guidelines.
- Organizations based in British Columbia.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not qualified donees under CRA guidelines.
- Organizations not based in British Columbia.
Eligible expenses
- Staffing costs.
- Volunteer stipends and honoraria.
- Program supplies and training or capacity-building costs.
- Transportation, venue, catering, and advertising costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenses and equipment.
- Developing or implementing new volunteer recruitment platforms or apps.
- Consultants hired to design shared templates and materials.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline.
- Applicants are notified in mid-March.
- Successful applicants must sign a Letter of Agreement.
- Funding is released after the agreement is returned.
- Quarterly and final reports are required.
Additional information
- Priority is given to communities with limited or no volunteer supports.
- Existing Volunteer Coordination & Supports projects are encouraged to re-apply.
- Applicants may submit only one application through this stream.
- Approved projects require a signed Letter of Agreement and reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Volunteer Coordination & Supports Enhancement Grant Program
What is the Volunteer Coordination & Supports Enhancement Grant?
This program provides one-year funding of $50,000 to $75,000 for volunteer coordination and support initiatives. It supports local and regional efforts to recruit, retain, and strengthen volunteer engagement within the Community-Based Seniors’ Services sector.
How much funding can be received?
Volunteer Coordination & Supports Enhancement Grant Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Volunteer Coordination & Supports Enhancement Grant program?
To be eligible for the Volunteer Coordination & Supports Enhancement Grant program, you must:
Qualified donee under CRA rules.
Based in British Columbia.
Active in the CBSS sector.
What expenses are eligible under Volunteer Coordination & Supports Enhancement Grant?
Strengthening volunteer coordination and support roles.
Recruiting and retaining local volunteers.
Increasing CBSS organizations’ use of the iVolunteer platform.
Co-developing regional or provincial volunteer engagement strategies.
Who can I contact for more information about the Volunteer Coordination & Supports Enhancement Grant?
You can contact United Way British Columbia (UWBC).
Where is the Volunteer Coordination & Supports Enhancement Grant available?
The Volunteer Coordination & Supports Enhancement Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Volunteer Coordination & Supports Enhancement Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Volunteer Coordination & Supports Enhancement Grant is a Partnering and Collaboration