Grants & funding.
We have put together a list of grant sources to help your organization access funding for your recreation initiatives.
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We have created a directory of some of the fundraising sources that can help your organization access funding for upcoming outdoor recreation initiatives, accessibility programs, trail maintenance, supply purchases, or professional development of your volunteer crew.
Newly added grant opportunities are highlighted. Do you have funding sources to add? Send relevant funding and/or grant opportunities to info@orcb.ca.
Check out the resources at the bottom of the page including Tips for Quality Grant Applications in Outdoor Recreation and the grant tracking template.
Featured grant opportunities
The Canada Summer Jobs grant program is open for applications until December 19, 2024. CSJ 2025 will prioritize employers who intend to hire youth with disabilities, Black and other racialized youth, Indigenous youth, 2SLGBTQI+ youth, youth in rural and remote areas and youth in official language minority communities. The program will also prioritize employers who offer opportunities in the housing construction sector or that are related to sustainable jobs and support climate change mitigation/adaptation or protect the natural environment.
Transforming Systems Grants – Vancouver Foundation will fund organizations advancing systemic change by addressing the root causes of inequality and supporting those most affected to shape their own futures. To be eligible for a Transforming Systems Grant, your organization’s primary purpose must be for community benefit and must be a qualified donee in BC or a registered nonprofit. The deadline is January 14, 2025.
The Real Estate Foundation of BC’s General Grants support projects that advance sustainability, equity, and social justice in relation to land use and real estate practices in BC. The deadline is January 28, 2025.000 to $300,000.
You will also find new funding options in our newsletter.
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Below is a compilation of major funding bodies and grant programs at the Federal, Provincial, and Regional levels. Visit the provided links to explore their respective websites and discover details about the funding initiatives they offer.
Provincial
Regional
Indigenous
Wage Funding
Resources & Tools
Google Workspace for Nonprofits (free for eligible nonprofits)
Techsoup Canada (donations and discounts on technology and software for nonprofits)
Canva for Nonprofits (easy-to-use design software)
Have Questions?
For ORCBC members who are interested in learning more or have questions about grant and funding support, please email us at info@orcbc.ca.