Grantmaking Supports BC Charities
We recognize that communities are complex and that many factors go into creating a healthy and vibrant place to live. As a result, we fund a wide variety of programs and projects in a variety of areas.
Here you will find information about our granting programs and the application processes.
1. Community Impact Grants
Through our Community Impact Grants we are interested addressing the most compelling needs across BC. We provide grants to registered charities throughout BC in nine fields of interest:
- Animal Welfare
- Arts and Culture
- Children, Youth and Families
- Education
- Environment
- Health and Social Development
- Health and Medical Education/Research
- Youth Homelessness
- Youth Philanthropy
Click here to submit your Letter of Intent or for more information on our Community Impact Grants.
2. Special Granting Programs
These are funds that we administer on behalf of donors, corporations or governments, each with their own funding process at Vancouver Foundation:
- Disability Supports for Employment Fund
- Giving in Action: Family Independence Fund
- Giving in Action: Children and Youth with Special Needs Supports Fund
- Public Health Bursaries
- Vancouver Sun Children's Fund
3. Partnership Granting Programs
These are funding programs in which Vancouver Foundation partners with other funding organizations, each with their own external funding process:
- Artists in Education
- Arts Partners in Creative Development (APCD)
- Arts Partners In Organizational Development (Arts POD)
- Emergency Medical Assistant Education Fund
- Enterprising Non-Profits Program (ENP)
- Neighbourhood Small Grants
- Social Services Partners in Organizational Development (Social ServicesPOD)
Vancouver Sun Children's Fund
Letter of Intent
After reviewing funding guidelines to ensure eligibility and fit, submit your letter of intent.
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Application Deadlines
Review Letter of Intent and application deadlines.
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Grants Search
Search previous grants in all our funding areas.
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