Funding for Organizations
Below are information and resources about funding opportunities for organizations.
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Community Gaming Grants for Non-Profit Organizations
The government of B.C. offers community gaming grants to provide funding for non-profit organizations in the categories of arts and culture, sports, public safety, environment, and social services. Applications happen at various points throughout the year depending on...
British Columbia Arts Council grants
British Columbia Arts Council grant programs offers project assistance to various disciplines such as media arts organizations, Indigenous cultural centres and visual arts. Check their website to see the types of applications available. Application deadline: October...
BC Ferries Sport Experience Program
BC Ferries offers the BC Ferries Sport Experience Program to provide travel support to non-profit sports organizations and individual athletes. Athletes must be aged 18 or older. Applications must be received at least 12 business days before the first day of travel....
First Peoples Cultural Council Community Art Spaces
First Peoples Cultural Council Community Arts Spaces program is granting $35,000 to support the development of Indigenous community arts and culture. Application deadline: September 30, 2021 Contact: 250-652-5952 or info@fpcc.ca More information:...
SickKids Foundation Community Conference Grants
The SickKids Foundation offers a Community Conference Grants program of up to $5,000 that supports events organized by or for families of children with health challenges. These health challenges include acute illness, chronic illness and disabilities. Application...
Children’s Special Grant Program
CFAX Santas Anonymous is a children's charity organization that provides support and funding for children, youth, and families. They run a Children's Special Grant Program that provides funding for projects that support children and families in the Capital Regional...
Fund for Housing Internship for Indigenous Youth
The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers a wage subsidy program for First Nation and Intuit organizations to provide work experiences and on-the-job training for youth. The CMHC subsidy covers vacation pay, Employment Insurance, pension plan and...
Responsive Neighbourhood Small Grants
As of March 1, 2021, Responsive Neighbourhood Small Grants is accepting applications for individuals and family members of BC to build community resilience and connection during the Covid-19 pandemic. The small grants can be up to $500 and funding can go towards...
BC Government Arts and Heritage Legacy Fund
The government of British Columbia has a community use fund for the restoration or renovation of community heritage spaces. This fund can also be used for commemorative events and making art and heritage activities accessible to the general public. The fund covers 50%...