78 British Columbia Community Economic Development Grants

Grants to Canada IHE faculty members to partner with companies, researcher-owned companies, and early-stage investment groups to develop and transfer technology from colleges and universities to companies throughout the country. Funding is intended to support research ...

Grants and in-kind support to Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario Black-owned small businesses in eligible regions to promote their success. The goal of the program is to create long-term economic opportunity for eligible small businesses. In addition to funding, gr...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government-affiliated research agencies for studies related to the US dairy industry. Funding is intended for research correlating animal health with productivity, assessing the ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International artists or teams of artists to create public art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop artwork for publicly accessible exterior spaces that are free to attend and enjoy. The successful artists will devel...

Grant to a Canada artist, team of artists, or illustrator to create a public work of art that will be installed in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop original mural designs, which will be printed on vinyl and installed in the transit terminal at two loc...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support, the ...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, individuals, and businesses for programs that promote tourism and strengthen economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance and diversify offerings that create a unique visitor experience a...

Grants to British Columbia agencies and tribes to strengthen local communities and respond to health needs. Funding is intended for relationship-building projects among community members, and for projects to develop or improve policies that will enhance the well-being ...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to provide employment for vulnerable individuals. Funding is intended to promote inclusive employment, benefit communities, enhance skill development, support economic recovery, and address employment barriers. Funding...

Grants to British Columbia charitable organizations, registered societies, and for-profit entities for activities that address homelessness and access to housing in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that respond to the needs of th...

Grants of up to $20,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and First Nations bands for marketing projects and campaigns that promote an eligible region or community. Funding is intended to support initiatives that attract new reside...

Grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and registered First Nations bands for projects that improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to develop, create, restore, or upgrade communi...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and First Nation bands to develop recreational facilities in communities located within the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for new construction, repairs, and upgrades to ...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, First Nation bands, and tribal development corporations to create and enhance arts and cultural facilities for communities located within the funding source's service area. Funding is intend...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and First Nations for capital projects that strengthen the economy in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the construction and renovation of public facilities such as airports, ...

Grants to British Columbia municipalities and regional districts for housing development programs that benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support the construction of new housing units or the conversion of non-residential pr...

Grants of up to $20,000 to British Columbia government agencies to prepare for projects that will enhance the downtown area in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support long-term planning and visioning of projects that will attract residents, bu...

Grants to British Columbia local government agencies and First Nation bands for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote public infrastructure activities that encourage investments and create a financially robust downtown area fo...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local governments agencies, and First Nations to promote economic development in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an initial project concept form prior to applying. Funding is intended to further the health,...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in a challenge to produce forecasts about world economics. Participants must create their forecasts, a framework, and an analytical appendix. The top five winners will receive a cash award as wel...

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support of software and related services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that work to address social problems in local disadvantaged communities. By providing funding and technology solutions, these organiza...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit and for-profit organizations, First Nation bands, and First Nation development corporations to promote economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community infrastructure projects that will strengthen...

Opportunity for British Columbia artists to become the resident artist for a city. The artist will be expected to engage the community, create temporary artwork for the city, and address climate change and/or the environment in their work. Artists may be individuals or...

Grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia resident groups in eligible locations for community improvement projects. An eligibility screening is required prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance local neighborhoods and foster neighborhood pride. Focus areas in...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit and for-profit entities, individuals, educational institutions, and industry groups for programs and activities that promote agricultural production and economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for agriculture...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended primarily for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutio...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or more ...

Grants to British Columbia local governments in eligible areas for infrastructure investments and capacity-building activities. Funding is intended to support innovative, large-scale projects with regional impact. Additionally, projects should promote economic producti...

Grants to Canada music artists, independent record labels, and artist managers for marketing and promotional activities. Funding is intended to help emerging and promising music artists launch their professional careers. The goal of the program is to directly impact ar...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, registered charities, public education institutions, and government entities to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. The purpose of these grants is to promote programs that serve communities where the fundin...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for operational support and programs that will improve the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended for initiatives that address the needs of individuals who are socially, economically, or...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit groups and organizations for programs, events, and projects that benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding categories include health and social services, culture and recreation, environment, community promotion, and t...

Grants to Canada individuals to support programs with Ukrainian themes and content. Funding is intended for national initiatives in the areas of research, collaboration, and digital infrastructure and emerging technologies. Requests will be accepted from qualified ind...

Grants of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for research associated with landscape architecture. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding areas of interest include topics related to trees, soil, and their associated...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects to assist underserved populations in communities around the world. Funding is intended for activities that improve communities through economic development, technology, and e...

Opportunity for Canada youth and young adults to promote accessibility across the nation. The purpose of the opportunity is to engage youth in identifying and eliminating barriers to accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Participants will improve the lives o...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada Indigenous nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and community groups for Indigenous-led programs. Funding areas of interest include health and mental health, education, the environment, and technology. The purpose of funding ...

Grants of up to to $50,000 to Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit vulnerable youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs to support educational engagement and career readiness and pave the...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, charities, and groups to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in a range of focus areas including but not limited to food insecurity, inclusivity, clean water, health and wel...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for improvements to outdoor recreation areas that are open to the public. Funding is intended for projects that feature publicly accessible additions and improvements to trails or natural spaces f...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for a wide range of economic development and social empowerment projects. Applicants must submit an initial inquiry form prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support projects ...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help nonprofits develop new events or improve existing programs that increase c...

Grants of up to $25,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and registered charities to sustain and strengthen communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in health care, homelessness, mental health, and housing. The ...

Grants and in-kind support to British Columbia nonprofit societies for new and recurring festivals and other community events in eligible locations. Applicants that are new to hosting events on civic property should contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligibl...

Grants to Canada registered charities and CBOs for programs that address poverty through systems change. Funding is intended for policy development, youth support, leadership development, and strengthening connections between communities. The Foundation's mission is to...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and non-governmental organizations to address urgent social issues. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz and submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is int...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to benefit youth and communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include resilient communities, protected planet, indigenous reconciliation, and future-ready youth. Funding i...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to positively impact communities. Focus areas include education and workforce development, financial literacy, small businesses, environment, clean energy, and disaster relief. Priority locations in the U...

Financial assistance and in-kind support to Canada businesses and nonprofit organizations seeking to expand or improve their operations. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. The program is intended to create opportunities for economic growt...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Focus areas include arts and culture, workforce, environm...