81 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 ...

Awards to Canada, Israel, and International female entrepreneurs for exceptional and creative contributions to the business sector. The award is intended to acknowledge the role that women play in providing ground-breaking changes to the market, and to recognize the ou...

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 British Columbia government agencies, councils, businesses, First Nations, and community groups for artistic projects that beautify equipment boxes. Funding is intended for projects that improve the appearance of local neighborhoods, promote public art, and d...

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 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 to British Columbia businesses to promote the success and growth of video game companies in the province. Funding is intended to support B.C.-owned and -controlled companies in developing their creative IP and promoting the growth of mid-level and experienced bu...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible districts for capital projects that address health, human services, and other critical needs in local communities. Funding is intended to support infrastructure and equipment for projects that improve the well-being and...

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 to British Columbia nonprofit arts and culture organizations for activities that promote arts and culture in eligible regions. Applicants must attend an information session before applying. Funding is intended to assist cultural organizations in implementing pro...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies, community organizations, and individuals to present events and festivals in eligible regions. Applicants are required to attend an information session before applying. Funding is intended to promote local pride, attract t...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies, neighborhood associations, and religious groups for equity-promoting activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that foster a sense of community, support the economic development of the community,...

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to British Columbia nonprofit business support organizations, government agencies, and First Nations for community and economic development in eligible regions. Funding is intended to expand the economic capacity of s...

Grants of up to $75,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local governments, and First Nations communities for programs and projects that promote economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for innovative activities and industry-advanceme...

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 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that address inequity and assist vulnerable residents. First-time applicants are required to contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support s...

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...

Awards to Canada business leaders from Indigenous communities to recognize outstanding professional and civic achievements. Awards are intended to acknowledge distinguished careers and to honor individuals for their dedication to and involvement in their communities, a...

Award of $10,000 to a Canada Indigenous young entrepreneur to honor demonstrated initiative in the field of business. Eligible applicants are under the age of 35. The purpose of this program is to reward a young Indigenous individual for a creative business enterprise ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research organizations, firms, academic institutions, and other nonprofit organizations for research projects related to architecture. Funding is intended for projects that focus on housing innovation, regenerative design, and d...

Grants to British Columbia individuals, nonprofit organizations, and agricultural societies for environmental projects and food initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community environmental beautification and preservation projects, as well as project...

Grants to British Columbia community-based organizations, nonprofit societies, registered charities, service organizations, and individuals to address needs that affect local residents and communities in eligible locations. Certain applicants must contact program staff...

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, local government 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 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, individuals, and businesses for programs that promote tourism and strengthen economic development in eligible locations. Applicants are required to attend a pre-application presentation prior to applying. Funding is i...

Award of $15,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or team to recognize environmentally friendly chemistry innovation. Consideration will be given to discoveries that lead the way for sustainable manufacturing processes or products at a cost less than or co...

Grants to British Columbia arts and cultural organizations, nonprofit societies, publishers, and Indigenous governments for projects that enhance arts and cultural spaces. New applicants must complete the required registrations and all applicants must contact program s...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies for projects to improve recreational trails in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the maintenance, construction, renewal, or expansion of trails that are available to the public. The purpose of funding is to enhan...

Grants of up to $50,000 to British Columbia registered charities, nonprofit societies, and First Nations Bands to address climate change and systemic inequities in eligible regions. Interested applicants must submit an expression of interest prior to submitting a full ...

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 of up to $10,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to support projects that promote artistic excellence and interactions between sectors, and share local history in eligible regions. This grant offers operating support to organizations that provide qua...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International children, youth, or teams, ages 5-24, to present solutions to global challenges, as identified by the United Nations. Applicants must submit the first round of applications before moving up to the second round. Groups must...

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...

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International individual who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to the field of economics. The program recognizes an individual for significant achievements in the field through the development of new modes of analysis or new knowledg...

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 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 design students and recent graduates for innovative design concepts that address urgent problems. Submissions can be a service concept, a product, an app, or other ideas that meet one of the sustainable development goals of the ...

Grants to Canada nonprofit, community, and municipal organizations for projects to increase employment rates and expand the country's participation in the global economy. Applicants are required to register in the online portal prior to submitting an application. Fundi...

Grants of up to $1,600 to Canada individuals for travel, accommodation, and relocation expenses related to employment in the tourism industry in eligible regions. Funding is intended to attract students and recent graduates in tourism and hospitality-related programs i...

Grants of up to $7,000 to Canada registered charitable organizations for projects to relieve poverty in multiple locations. Funding is intended to support economic equity and social justice projects in the regions. Priority is given to projects that emphasize sustainab...

Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia registered charities for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended for activities that lead to lasting community change and fall within the focus areas of community well-being, education, or financial welln...

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...