Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, capacity-building, beautification efforts, and development projects and programs that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.
Grants of up to $500 to British Columbia individuals for community activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that help to strengthen neighborhoods. Preference is given to new projects or those that have been funded for fewer than three years in...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a business development program. Applications are welcome from businesses in all industries, verticals, and models. Participants will receive investment funding, mentoring, deals and perks, and ne...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a food and agricultural business competition to benefit eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive monetary support, business development support, training, and mentorship. As a condi...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, corporations, and individuals in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of artificial intelligence. Submissions will be judged based on impact, innovation, susta...
Grants of $500 to British Columbia organizations in eligible regions for environmental projects. Eligible project ideas include neighborhood clean-ups, food workshops promoting plant-based eating, beautification activities, and promoting alternative modes of transporta...
Grants of up to $25,000 to British Columbia regional districts and municipalities for capacity-building projects. Funding is intended to increase the sustainability of services by improving asset management practices. New projects and new project components are eligibl...
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...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, community groups, government agencies, businesses, and individuals for initiatives or projects that have made a significant and lasting impact on communities. Funding is intended to recognize sustainable...
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 of up to $35,000 to British Columbia sports organizations, community associations, clubs, registered societies, local government agencies, academic institutions, and Aboriginal bands to host amateur sporting events. Funding is intended to support sports programs...
Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia property and business owners, nonprofit societies, and home-based companies in eligible locations for repairs and upgrades of commercial properties and structures. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Fundi...
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 historic property owners to maintain and protect heritage buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to renovate and preserve historically significant residential and non-residential buildings. Eligible projects are located in the C...
Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be award...
Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia municipalities and districts for community improvement initiatives. Funding is intended for projects that advance public health and safety, strengthen regional and local economies, and protect the environment. Grants can supp...
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 of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada companies in the home service sector for business development assistance. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to allow home service providers to achieve their professional goa...
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 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,...
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, environment, women, publ...
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 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...
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 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 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...
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 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...
Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to British Columbia registered charities in eligible regions for programs that benefit residents and build organizational capacity. Funding is intended for projects that promote the resiliency of local individuals. Pr...
Grants to Canada registered charities and qualified donees for projects to benefit local communities. A Letter of Inquiry must be submitted prior to applying. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: health, social welfare, education, t...
In-kind grants of technology equipment to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to help increase their productivity, cost-efficiency, and scalability. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The grant is intended to assist organiz...
Rebates of up to $30,000 to British Columbia small and medium-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to recover the costs of customized consulting services. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. The program is intended for p...
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...
Rebates of up to $50,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, businesses, and IHEs for innovative activities that foster economic development in eligible regions. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting a proposal. Requests will be accepted for projec...
Grants to Canada qualified donees for programs that benefit the community. Focus areas include strengthening communities, reconciliation, and climate. The purpose of this program is to advance community well-being and environmental sustainability at a generational scal...
Grants of up to $15,000 to British Columbia government agencies and Indigenous groups to improve the economic standing of Indigenous communities. Funding is intended to promote communication between these communities and local governments to address issues pertaining t...
Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to British Columbia youth in eligible locations for leadership opportunities in conducting community events and projects. The program is intended to provide groups of local teenage youth with funding, mentoring, and workshops ...
Grants to British Columbia organizations in eligible regions to host community events. Some applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to support the development of significant events open to the general pu...
Grants to Canada businesses to pursue global marketing opportunities. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activities to expand the applicant's overseas target markets. Eligible projects dev...
Grants of up to $1,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support events and initiatives that will enhance financial proficiency and economic growth in the community. Funds m...
