Funding for Families
Below are information and resources about funding opportunities for families in BC.
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Support our Troops Emergency Funding
Support Our Troops is an organization that offers emergency funding, food resources, injury support, summer camp opportunities, special needs grants, and education to current troops and veterans in Canada. It is free to apply. Applications are available on the...
Royal Canadian Navy Benevolent Fund (Emergency Funding)
The Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund (RCNBF) provides financial assistance to Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) sailors and their families with pressing needs. There is no application fee and the applications can be found on the website. Contact: 1-613-519-7741 Website: ...
Emergency Financial Assistance for Active Military Members and Veterans
The Royal Canadian Legion provides financial assistance to serving and former Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP, and their families who are in financial distress. Grants are available for food, heating, clothing, prescription medication, medical appliances and...
Veterans Assistance Fund
The Assistance Fund provides grants of up to $1,000 (per calendar year) to help pay for an emergency situation that affects your health or safety. To qualify, you must be receiving the War Veterans Allowance. Money can be provided for shelter expenses, clothing,...
Veterans Emergency Fund
The Veterans Emergency Fund provides prompt financial support to Veterans, their families, and survivors, who are facing an unforeseen financial emergency that is threatening their health and well-being. The Veterans Emergency Fund can cover essentials such as food,...
WIN Self Sufficiency Program
Women In Need's Self Sufficiency program aims to help women as well as trans, non-binary, and two-spirit individuals achieve financial independence. This program provides bursaries to support the individual's financial goals. For example, funds could provide support...
First Citizens’ Fund for Indigenous People
This resource is a fund established by the province of BC to enhance culture, education and economic development opportunities for First Nations people including a bursary fund, business loans, and elder transportation fund to offset the cost of travel to heritage...
Respite for families
Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) has a dedicated section on its page to help families and caregivers apply for respite support. Contact your local CLBC office to speak with a CLBC facilitator about what you may be eligible for. They can also help you with...
Bear Essentials program
This is a family support program that assists kids on Vancouver Island with the costs of health related travel and equipment. Applicants must meet all conditions listed on the website. Application deadline: ongoing Contact: Cheryl Jordan, Program Navigator...