Sports grants & recreation facilities grants to enhance the lives of girls and boys through physical activity and responsible sports, youth sports, wildlife sports, and community sports programs.
Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local governments, and First Nation bands, and development corporations to develop recreational facilities for local communities within the funding source's service area. Funding may be used for new construction as we...
Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada public health official or department to recognize exceptional achievements in the advancement of recreational water safety. The award recipient will be honored for outstanding work in public health and in the safe use of water in spas...
Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs and activities that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support athletic, cultural, and volunteer assistance groups that offer services or promote activities that enhance th...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Canada registered charities for programs to assist veterans and military families including those undergoing a transition from military to civilian careers and lifestyles. Funding is intended for efforts that directly support serving members,...
Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and community groups for programs that benefit people with disabilities. Funding is intended to help people with physical disabilities by increasing access to programs in the following areas of focus: c...
Tax exemptions to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for land purchases or improvements. The purpose of this program is to support organizations serving local residents by providing exemptions from property taxes. The use of the land or impr...
Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to benefit residents through a wide range of community programs. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents, support local needs, and build vibrant communities. Funding areas include human and soc...
Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and registered societies in eligible locations to enhance the local qualify of life. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects and community services, including but not limited to, education, health, and arts an...
Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind support to Canada indigenous groups for youth-led programs and projects. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives that promote youth leadership and cultural programming, encourage intergenerational activities, offer recreati...
Grants of $5,000 and in-kind support to Canada Indigenous youth groups to promote youth-led programming. Funding is intended to encourage youth to become engaged in their communities. Eligible projects focus on culture, recreation, wellness, leadership skills, intergen...
Grants of up to $2,500 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and community groups for projects and events to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations in the fields of social services, recreation, arts, and culture. A grant wi...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects related to boating and the environment. Funding is intended for projects that promote water safety, develop economical personal safety equipment, and minimize the deleterious effects boating ...
Grants to British Columbia community-based organizations, nonprofit societies, registered charities, service organizations, and individuals to address critical needs that affect local residents and communities in eligible locations. Certain applicants must contact prog...
Grants and in-kind support to British Columbia groups for new or recurring festivals and other community events in eligible regions. Applicants should contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support events that provide the region with e...
Grants to British Columbia registered nonprofit organizations, local governments, and First Nations for projects that promote an active lifestyle in eligible regions. Funding is intended to create or improve recreation facilities, install safety equipment, and increase...
Grants to British Columbia educational or charitable organizations and institutions for programs related to health and welfare, educational resources, culture and creative arts, and amateur athletics. Funding is intended for projects that take place in the Province of ...
Grants and in-kind services to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for community activities that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. The purpose of this program is to provide seed funding for new projects or support one-time proj...
Grants to British Columbia registered charities, schools, and individuals in eligible regions for programs and activities that benefit local children and families. Funding is intended for activities that align with one of the following areas of interest: sports, educat...
Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and First Nations governments to increase tourism activities in eligible rural communities. Funding may be requested for festivals and events, trail enh...
Grants to British Columbia nonprofit groups and organizations in eligible regions for programs, events, and projects that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support organizations that contribute to the vision of an inclusive, green, and thriving commun...
Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and groups in eligible areas to develop and expand cultural and recreational services. Funding is intended to support new programs, the expansion of current programs, new or expanded special events, special projects, a...
Grants of $2,500 to Canada nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to improve the lives of residents in rural communities. Organizations must be nominated by local farmers, who may consider recommendations made by local community members. In previou...
Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to host athletic events that benefit eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for new events, regional and local tournaments, and annual events taking place in ...
Grants to Canada individuals for recreational expeditions. Funding is intended to provide financial support for mountain climbers. Expeditions should be innovative and bold trips that will promote technical alpine and mountaineering within Canada. Trips must be organiz...
Grants to British Columbia registered charities and nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding will be awarded to programs in the areas of arts and culture; sports and recreation; health and welfare; and other charitabl...
Grants to British Columbia qualifying nonprofit organizations for capital projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support construction, equipment, furnishings, and supplies, as well as programs in the areas of educatio...
Grants of up to $8,000 to British Columbia registered nonprofit societies to support innovative projects, events, and activities that enhance the quality of life in eligible regions and improve the local community. Funding may be used for small or large initiatives and...
Grants of up to $25,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community festivals and celebratory events. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support new festivals and events or to maintain exi...
Grants to British Columbia Indigenous and local governments to promote alternative transportation options for residents of the province. Funding is intended to encourage physical activity, decrease pollution, increase tourism, reduce traffic congestion, and improve inf...
Grants to British Columbia registered nonprofit organizations, First Nations communities, and local governments in eligible locations to develop outdoor recreation facilities. Eligible costs may include maintenance equipment, infrastructure, and the rehabilitation or d...
Grants of up to $3,000 to British Columbia registered charities in eligible locations for programs benefiting children and youth who experience barriers to success. Activities and programs must involve one or more of the organization's objectives: access, skills, and s...
Grants to British Columbia organizations and community groups in eligible areas for projects that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to respond to needs in the focus areas of education, local environment, health, arts and culture, social services, and spo...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects related to the reduction of performance-enhancing drug use. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. The purpose of the funding is to address the root causes and prevent the use of these...
Grants to British Columbia registered charities in eligible locations for capital projects that benefit local residents. Priority will be given to projects in one or more of the following areas: culture, sports and recreation, education, and the physical well-being of ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for research and education projects with a focus on aquatic life. Eligible projects are those that enhance understanding of aquatic environments, hazards posed to coastal and ocean environments, and sport diving phys...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and social enterprises for health and fitness initiatives. Funding is intended for projects addressing healthy aging, such as preventative health support, prevention of non-communicable diseases, communit...
Grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia amateur sports organizations/individuals to support sporting events held in eligible locations. Eligible events may be provincial, regional, national, or invitational. Funding will be provided based on the number of event part...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for public welfare activities. Funding is intended to support impactful projects that address social needs across the globe. Requests will be accepted for activities in the areas of education, arts and cu...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, municipalities, public schools, and American Indian Tribes to increase access to and participation in softball and baseball for youth. Funding is intended to support capital projects, educational activities, and s...
Grants of up to $4,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for new and existing activities that help build a sense of community. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support events that are locally created, express a s...
Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to host local sports events that will increase tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support multiday sporting events that attract out-of-town visitors and participants to the city, thereby generating ove...
Grants to British Columbia coaches, officials, and sports organizations in eligible locations for training opportunities in their respective fields. Funding is intended to contribute to the development of sports within the local community. Some examples of eligible app...
Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers to complete a short-term research project addressing anti-doping and other performance-enhancing substances. If required for the project, applicants must have IRB approval prior to applying. Projects...
Grants to British Columbia registered charities and nonprofit societies in eligible locations that provide sports, cultural, or social service programming for capacity building activities. The purpose of funding is to provide organizations with opportunities to increas...
Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies and sports organizations and commercial businesses for events that enrich local communities in eligible areas. Funding may be used to support festivals, sporting events, and senior sporting events. Events must take place i...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scientists at universities and laboratories for training and research. The purpose of this program is to contribute to the battle against the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports. Fellows gain practical knowledge fr...
Grants to Canada youth and young adults for projects to benefit their local communities. Funding is intended to encourage youth and young adults to address gaps and issues within their local community by proposing solutions and raising awareness. Applicants may apply f...
Grants of up to $600 to Canada organizations to offset the costs of enrolling children in sports programs. Funding is intended to help children in low-income families participate in a wide range of athletic activities. Eligible programs are long-term programs that invo...
Grants to Canada registered charities, nonprofit organizations, and qualified donees for initiatives addressing inclusivity. Eligible programs focus on the following areas of interest: education and employment opportunities for underserved communities, and health and e...
Grants of up to $1,000 to British Columbia youth to offset the cost of participation in sports and cultural activities. Funding is intended for individuals below the age of 27 who have been or are currently enrolled in an Indigenous or provincial care program. Funding ...