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YVR Cares

Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Supports community initiatives advancing social and sustainability goals
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Overview

Provides up to $20,000 to support community initiatives aligned with empowering people, supporting communities, or creating a sustainable future. Eligible support includes donations, sponsorships, volunteer opportunities, and gifts in-kind to community-based organizations.

At a glance

Funding available
Financing goals
    Increasing community impact
    Develop strategic partnerships
    Reduce the ecological footprint
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Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : February 3, 2026
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
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Activities funded

  • Community programs that align with empowering people, supporting communities, or creating a sustainable future
  • Community events aligned with the program focus areas
  • Volunteer opportunities with community-based organizations
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 19,850
Airport careers pathway training with wraparound supports for jobseekers
$ 20,000
Community repair cafés and reuse hub to cut waste and build skills

Eligibility

  • The request must support initiatives focused on empowering people, supporting communities, or creating a sustainable future.
  • The request must relate to community programs, volunteer opportunities, or gifts in-kind for community-based organizations.

Who is eligible?

  • Community-based organizations
  • Organizations seeking donations or sponsorships for community organizations or events

Eligible expenses

  • Donations to community programs
  • Sponsorship support for community organizations or events
  • Gifts in-kind provided to community-based organizations

Processing and Agreement

  • Partnership development may take up to three months after submission.

Additional information

  • Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
  • Partnership development can take up to three months, so early submission is recommended.
  • Requests may include donations, sponsorships, volunteer opportunities, and gifts in-kind.
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