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

Explore 698 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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Grants to Canada Nonprofits and First Nation Nonprofits to Support Traveling Exhibitions and I...

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit arts organizations and First Nations nonprofit organizations to support touring artists and exhibitions from other countries that benefit Canadian residents. The purpose of this program is to provide the general Canadian public with new ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177918

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, and Artists to Create Original Artwork

Deadline: 01/25/27 LOI Date: 11/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International cultural institutions, nonprofit organizations, artists, art platforms, and contemporary art festivals or biennials for the creation of original artwork. A Letter of Intent must be submitted prior to applying. The funding s...

GrantWatch ID#: 179287

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, and IHEs for Diabetes Research

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, hospitals, and institutions of higher education for studies related to diabetes. Funding is intended for research that will improve health outcomes for people living with Type 1...

GrantWatch ID#: 212219

Grants to Canada Qualified Donees to Support Amateur Ice Hockey and Youth Amateur Sports

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Canada qualified donees for a range of activities related to amateur ice hockey and to engage youth in a variety of amateur sports. Funding is intended to support registered amateur athletic associations, all facets of amateur ice hockey within the count...

GrantWatch ID#: 155096

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Libraries for Bibliographical and Library Aids

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, libraries, associations, and organizations to compile scholarly library resource lists serving United States library patrons. Examples of lists include indexes, reading lists, webliographies and...

GrantWatch ID#: 174274

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Researchers to Support Children with Neurodisabi...

Deadline: 11/09/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, research institutions, and researchers to improve the quality of life for children and youth with neurodisabilities. Funding is available for the development and commercialization of new systems, produ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231098

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Cancer Research

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, and government agencies for cancer research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to develop innovative t...

GrantWatch ID#: 230277

Grants to British Columbia Farmers, Research Institutions, Processing Companies, Nonprofits, a...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to British Columbia farmers, agricultural research institutions, nonprofit organizations, processing companies, and farming operations for activities that benefit the agricultural industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 170123

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research on Suicide

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic investigators for studies on suicide and suicide prevention. Some applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Priority will be given to proposals that address racial and ethni...

GrantWatch ID#: 163155

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, Emergency Services, Agencies, and Indigenous Organizat...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, emergency services, government agencies, and Indigenous groups for programs to benefit residents in communities where the funding source operates. Eligible programs are those that fall into one of the following foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 210562

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Recreational Trails in Eligible ...

Deadline: 11/15/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223676

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Associations for Programs to...

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico nonprofit organizations, municipalities, social enterprises, and Indigenous groups for activities to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 167553

Grants to International Nonprofits and Businesses for Projects Related to the Music of Elliot ...

Deadline: 11/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit performance organizations, nonprofit and commercial recording companies, libraries, programs, and groups for activities related to the music of 20th Century American composer and musical innovator Elliot Carter. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 186586

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Scholars, IHEs, and Research Institutes for Human...

Deadline: 11/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD scholars, universities, and research institutes to pursue research projects related to the historical humanities. Funding is intended for a wide range of research fields, including history, archaeology, art history, his...

GrantWatch ID#: 225798

Grants to Canada Institutions for Doctoral Students to Complete Research Projects

Deadline: 11/23/26

Grants to Canada institutions for doctoral students to complete research projects. Funding is intended to support the next generation of researchers and to provide them with training experiences that will boost their future careers. Research areas can include heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 231401

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Improvements to Outdoor Recreation Spaces

Deadline: 11/27/26

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 spa...

GrantWatch ID#: 192449

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Photography Students from Selected IHEs

Deadline: 11/27/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International photography students to participate in a photography competition. The competition is open to individuals aged from 18 to 30 years old who are attending a photography program. Students are required to submit five to te...

GrantWatch ID#: 215512

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of Alzheimer’s and aging, community initiatives, youth development...

GrantWatch ID#: 176899

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Cystic Fibrosis

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit or academic institutions for research studies related to Cystic Fibrosis. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. The purpose of fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 229316

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Organizational Development

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for organizational development. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including but not limited to strategic planning, professional development, sustainabili...

GrantWatch ID#: 231008

Grants to British Columbia Charities for Community Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to British Columbia registered charities in eligible locations for community-based projects that enhance the lives of local residents. Funding areas of interest include health, education, addressing inequalities, and reducing hunger. Eligible projects are t...

GrantWatch ID#: 141371

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Institutions for Studies Related to Waste Ma...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 170682

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Turtle Conservation...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for wildlife conservation and research projects. Funding is intended to cover direct expenses for activities focused on the conservation of freshwater...

GrantWatch ID#: 214832

Grants to International Nonprofits and For-Profits for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and for-profit entities for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for predictive impact modeling, envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 217327

Grants to British Columbia Charities for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to British Columbia registered charities in eligible regions for capacity-building activities. Funding is intended to assist with training, workshops, and support in areas including professional development, strategic planning, operational ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223141

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Social, Cultural, and Recreational Events

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for special events and social, cultural, and recreational services that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support new programs and existing services. Preference will be...

GrantWatch ID#: 140516

Grants to Canada Charities, Municipalities, and Schools for Environmental Initiatives

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Canada registered charities, educational institutions, municipalities, and Indigenous groups to support environmental projects. Special consideration is given to green space initiatives and environmental education. Eligible project catego...

GrantWatch ID#: 181113

Grants to British Columbia Community Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit community organizations in eligible locations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for a range of projects to benefit the local community. Funding for travel to regional or national events will be considered on an ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 190446

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs for General Support for New Projects

Deadline: 12/20/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International non-governmental organizations for general support for new projects. Funding is intended to launch new projects, increase organizational capacity, and support grassroots initiatives that work towards positi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230889

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs for General Support for Existing Projects

Deadline: 12/20/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International non-governmental organizations for general operating support. Funding is intended to increase organizational capacity and to strengthen grassroots initiatives that work towards positive environmental, socia...

GrantWatch ID#: 230894

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Establish Goodwill Between the Local Forest Society a...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofits, groups, charitable organizations, and institutions in eligible locations to establish goodwill between the local forest society and the local community. Funding is intended for the focus areas of public relations, community i...

GrantWatch ID#: 165461

Grants to British Columbia Community Organizations for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia community organizations for projects that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that improve the local economy. Eligible projects must support communities located in the following re...

GrantWatch ID#: 202076

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofit Societies to Improve Health Services in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies to improve health services in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new and existing programs, capital projects, and single or recurring events related to the following services: recruitment and retention, air amb...

GrantWatch ID#: 209964

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Develop Rapid Vaccine Technologies

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and consortia to develop technology to contribute to the rapid creation of vaccines in response to viral outbreaks. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 221054

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Support Missing Person Cases and Victim...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support missing person cases and victims of violent crimes. Eligible uses of funding include community support programs, victim advocacy initiatives, educational outreach, direct a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225328

Grants to British Columbia University Staff, Students, and Nonprofits to Benefit the Community...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia university staff and students in conjunction with a nonprofit organization or registered charity for initiatives to benefit the community. The purpose of funding is to cement relationships between UBC and the community by...

GrantWatch ID#: 229927

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Conservation and Activist Organizations to Save River...

Deadline: 01/10/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International conservation and activist organizations for initiatives to save rivers from development. Funding is intended for activities that help rivers stay or become free-flowing. Eligible types of activities include removing existin...

GrantWatch ID#: 211751

Grants to International Organizations and Individuals to Promote Behavior Analysis

Deadline: 01/13/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals affiliated with an IHE or institution to promote behavior analysis throughout the world. Funding is intended to expand the reach of behavior analysis to people and organizations who wouldn't ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 225031

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Nutrition-Related Research, Educatio...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, medical and educational institutions, and faith-based and community organizations for projects related to nutrition. Priority will be given to training, educational programs, and research projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 179636

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Aquatic Life Research Projects

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations 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 e...

GrantWatch ID#: 200116

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 01/15/27

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,...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agenci...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for research projects related to neuromuscular disorders. Funding is intended for studies to develop diverse biotherapeutic treatments for nerv...

GrantWatch ID#: 217408

Awards to USA and Canada Organizations for Contributions to Mental Health Care for Minorities

Deadline: 01/31/27

Awards to USA and Canada mental health and wellness organizations to recognize outstanding efforts to improve mental health care for minorities. The purpose of the award program is to acknowledge excellence and innovation in the field of minority mental health ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 152301

Grants to British Columbia Cultural and Recreational Nonprofits to Support Operations and Capi...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible rural locations for capital improvements and operating support. Funding is intended for community programs in the areas of arts, sports, recreation, and social activities. Applicants should serve commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 164822

Grants to British Columbia Charities to Support Single Mothers and Their Children

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to British Columbia registered charities in eligible regions for programs to support single mothers and their children. Funding priorities include developing employment prospects for single mothers, improving living conditions, and increasing access to serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 207139

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Expand Instruction in Integrative Medic...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to further the instruction of integrative medicine. The purpose of funding is to help medical schools and residency programs expand educational programming that teaches integrative medicine. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214566

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Labs, IHEs, and Hospitals for Research...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Fellowships of $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit labs, hospitals, and IHEs for postdoctoral research programs related to Fragile X syndrome. A letter of intent is required prior to submitting a full proposal. The program aims to advance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 139422

Grants to British Columbia Arts Charities for Operational Support

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to British Columbia charitable arts organizations in eligible regions for operational support. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for a range of activities including supporting emerging artists, coll...

GrantWatch ID#: 215964

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-P...

Deadline: 02/05/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for translational research on disease processes. Applicants must obtain a Letter of Support and complete required registrations prior to applying. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 227843

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for R&D o...

Deadline: 02/08/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research and development of technologies to target specific brain cells. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218075
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