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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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Volunteer Coordination & Supports Enhancement Grant. 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 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