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Grants for British Columbia Nonprofits & 501(c)(3) Organizations

Explore 702 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in British Columbia. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives spanning 61 grant categories and beyond, updated daily.

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702 grants found

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to Create or Expand Protected or Conserved Areas

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to create or expand protected or conserved areas. Eligible areas are tropical and sub-tropical forests and habitats that are not currently protected. Executed projects must create legal protection for currently unprote...

GrantWatch ID#: 221443

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Eligible Districts for Capital Projects Addressing He...

Deadline: 10/01/26

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-bein...

GrantWatch ID#: 223879

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Postsecondary Institutions to Encourage the Pursuit of...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $9,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and postsecondary institutions for initiatives to encourage the pursuit of legal careers among individuals facing barriers to education and resources. Funding is intended for outreach activities, imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 225997

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Qualifying Churches and Faith-Based Organizations to ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International qualifying churches and faith-based organizations for projects to increase access to clean water sources in needy communities. Funding is intended for projects to install filtration systems, install or repair wells, and pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 227500

Grants to Canada Registered Charities for Community Programs Focused on Youth and Children

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada registered charities for community programs focused on youth and children. Eligible initiatives demonstrate an impact on the education, nutrition, physical activity, and well-being of the targeted recipients. Funding is intended to promote healthy...

GrantWatch ID#: 228592

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for creative projects and activities related to older adults, youth, homelessness, health and wellness, arts and culture, and organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 221920

Grants to British Columbia Arts Nonprofits, Artists, and Groups for Capacity Building Efforts

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia artists, groups, and nonprofit arts, culture, and heritage organizations in eligible locations to strengthen capacity. Funding is intended to support strategic organizational development. Eligible applicants are those who...

GrantWatch ID#: 221922

Grants to British Columbia Artists and Organization Personnel to Promote Career Development

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to artists and staff members at arts, culture, and heritage organizations in eligible locations to promote professional and career development. Funding is intended to support and advance qualifying individuals, groups, and organizations that...

GrantWatch ID#: 221923

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Psychologist or Graduate Student for Psychology Resea...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grant of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist or graduate student for psychology research projects related to individuals with disabilities. The purpose of the grant program is to support projects that address the stigma and pain ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 224521

Grants to USA and Canada Pet Adoption Agencies to Help Pets Find Homes

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and Canada pet adoption agencies to help pets find homes. Funding is intended to support initiatives and services that promote animal welfare by helping abandoned, rescued, and vulnerable animals secure safe, permanent, and caring ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 229410

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Groups for Arts and Cultural Programs

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to British Columbia arts, culture, and heritage nonprofit organizations and groups to support projects and programs that enrich the lives of local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for artistic, cultural, and creative activities, community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 139103

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Support Facility Rentals for Community Events

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and charities to offset facility rental fees for community events and meetings in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and projects that benefit the community and support recreational activities at...

GrantWatch ID#: 159067

Grants to USA, Canada, and International For-Profits, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Alzhe...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and international for-profit and nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research projects on Alzheimer's and related diseases. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to accelerate the developm...

GrantWatch ID#: 201178

Grants to British Columbia CBOs for Events Related to Arts, Culture, and Youth

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to British Columbia community-based organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities, such as events and festivals, that highlight arts and culture and include youth-focused components....

GrantWatch ID#: 210029

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Healt...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for health research on a broad range of topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for scien...

GrantWatch ID#: 215144

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Long-...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for long-term research projects on children's language development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 215602

Grants to British Columbia Arts and Culture Nonprofits for Community Events

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit arts and culture organizations, groups, and associations for events that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to maintain and promote the growth of established events and to support new events. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 215965

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Historic Societies for Community Art Projects

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, historic societies, and community, heritage, and merchants' associations for community art projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide an opportunity for artists and residents to collaborate on a...

GrantWatch ID#: 215966

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Resea...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research to accelerate the implementation of health interventions. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete t...

GrantWatch ID#: 217703

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Conduc...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to conduct scientific health research that includes a clinical trial. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 218826

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators, IHEs, and Biotechnology Companies for ...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators, IHEs, and biotechnology companies to support research. Funding is intended to support the purchase of services and reagents from the funding source. Areas of focus for the current year include drug discoverie...

GrantWatch ID#: 221626

Grants to British Columbia Arts Nonprofits for Large-Scale Community Events

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit arts and culture organizations and groups for large-scale events that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to maintain and promote the growth of established events and to support new events. Eligible p...

GrantWatch ID#: 230169

Grants to British Columbia Arts Nonprofits for Community Arts Festivals

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and other recognized arts groups and collectives for community-based arts festivals. Funding is intended to maintain and promote the growth of established festivals and to support new events. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 230170

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Develo...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to develop theories and tools to help understand brain function. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 227844

Grants to Canada Artists and Arts Organizations to Support Traveling Exhibitions and Presentat...

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to Canada arts organizations and groups, artists, Indigenous artists, and festivals for the exhibition and presentation of works and performances by Canadian artists. Funding is intended to support touring and exhibition activities that will build national ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177917

Grants to British Columbia Entities for Arts Projects Promoting Diversity

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to British Columbia registered charities, nonprofit societies, co-ops, individuals, and First Nations Band Councils for artistic projects that promote equity and support diversity in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact th...

GrantWatch ID#: 194282

Award to a Canada Early-Career Architect or Firm to Recognize Exceptional Potential in the Ind...

Deadline: 10/07/26

Award of $50,000 to a Canada early-career architect or architectural firm to recognize exceptional potential in the industry. Eligible applicants are those who have completed their first built work. The purpose of the award is to enable the recipient to develop th...

GrantWatch ID#: 214347

Grants to British Columbia Arts and Cultural Organizations to Promote Equity and Diversity

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of $30,000 per year to British Columbia arts and cultural organizations to promote equity and diversity. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended for expenses related to capacity building, community projects, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 205890

Grants to British Columbia Charitable Organizations to Meet the Needs of Families and Children...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia charitable organizations for programs and projects that address the needs of at-risk families and children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143835

Grants to British Columbia Municipalities and First Nations to Strengthen Community Relationsh...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to British Columbia municipalities and First Nations for events that improve community interaction and foster dialogue. Funding is intended to strengthen connections and build relationships through forums between local governments and local First Nations le...

GrantWatch ID#: 185330

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career Psychologist for Research Studies Relate...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grant of up to $3,750 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist affiliated with a nonprofit institution or government agency for trauma-related research projects. Funding is intended to support innovative studies that aim to relieve trauma. Prop...

GrantWatch ID#: 191523

Fellowships to USA and Canada Scientists for Research on Sleep Medicine or Critical or Pulmona...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Fellowships of $75,000 per year to scientists affiliated with USA and Canada institutions for research in the fields of sleep medicine, critical care, or pulmonary care. Funding is intended to support the development of early-career researchers who are transitioni...

GrantWatch ID#: 228631

Grants to Canada Arts Organizations, First Nations, and Presenting Organizations to Foster Pub...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Canada arts organizations, groups, First Nations groups, and presenting organizations for projects that foster public enjoyment and appreciation of the arts. Grants fund a wide range of live events, publications, and other initiatives that build connecti...

GrantWatch ID#: 177919

Grants to British Columbia and Yukon Nonprofits for Fish Protection and Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to British Columbia and Yukon community-based and volunteer organizations for projects to protect and conserve fish species. Funding is intended to support organizations that undertake salmon conservation and restoration projects. Eligible types of projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 139360

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Enhance the Quality of Life for L...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia registered nonprofit societies to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects, activities, minor capital projects and purchases, small events, and services that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147720

Grants to Canada Universities for Research and Technology Development Infrastructure

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Canada universities and degree-granting institutions to provide researchers with the infrastructure to conduct research and technology development projects. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 173512

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Tribes, and Aboriginal Agencies to Support Heritage and A...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, band and tribal councils, and Aboriginal government agencies and organizations to support festivals that present heritage performers, artists, and artisans. Funding is intended for recurring festivals, including...

GrantWatch ID#: 175189

Grants to Canada Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Youth Education and Career Readiness

Deadline: 10/15/26

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 pav...

GrantWatch ID#: 176244

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Researchers for Wildlife Protection Pr...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individual researchers for wildlife and plant protection initiatives. Priority will be given to species facing a high risk of extinction, especially endangered and critically end...

GrantWatch ID#: 186060

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Entities to Promote Speculative Fiction

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, churches, municipal organizations, and individuals for projects to promote writing in the speculative fiction genre. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including semina...

GrantWatch ID#: 217974

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers, Organizations, and Charities for Medical...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic researchers, scientific and educational organizations, and public charities for research projects. International applicants must contact the funder prior to applying. The purpose of the grant program is to foster r...

GrantWatch ID#: 219160

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHE Faculty That Are Engaged in Chinese Studies to Su...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHE faculty that are engaged in Chinese studies to support research and writing or a sabbatical. Funding is intended to support humanities and social science projects in the focus area of Chinese civilization. Priority will...

GrantWatch ID#: 225790

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators Affiliated with IHEs for Archaeological...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators affiliated with IHEs for archaeological research. Funding is intended for active archaeological fieldwork, particularly excavations in regions central to the emergence of early civilizations, with related anal...

GrantWatch ID#: 225981

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Initiatives to Promote Community Spirit

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for initiatives to promote community spirit in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and events that support residents, improve community well-being, and boost volunteerism. Eligible organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231370

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance Oral Health

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA and Canada qualifying nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance oral health. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The goal of the funding program is to increase access to urgent and restorati...

GrantWatch ID#: 178853

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Suppor...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to support small-scale research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for small resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 183781

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Institutions for Job Syndrome Research

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit institutions for research projects related to Job Syndrome. Funding is intended to support research on the treatments for, and causes of Job Syndrome and its related pulmonary complications. The purpose of the gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 184366

Grants for Neuroimaging Research to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-P...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research projects related to neuroimaging. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 205988

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Innov...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for innovative exploratory biomedical research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 215197

Grants for Exploratory Research on Language Development to USA, Canada, and International Nonp...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for exploratory research projects on children's language development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 215603
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Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm whether your organization qualifies.