Community Gaming Grants – Program Grants
The short answer · Checked today
B.C. gaming grants for not-for-profits that run programs serving the broader community: up to $125,000 a year for local groups and $250,000 for regional or provincial groups. Programs must already be running (no start-up money). One program grant application per calendar year, online only; intake dates depend on your sector.
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Apply on www2.gov.bc.ca(Opens the funder’s site)Key facts
| Who can apply | Non-profits and charities |
|---|---|
| Pays for | Community projects |
| Where | British Columbia |
| How much | Local groups up to $125,000 a year; regional or provincial groups up to $250,000. |
| Type | Grant |
| Intake | Dates not yet checked |
Who qualifies, in the funder’s words
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How much
Local groups: up to $125,000 a year.
“Local organizations: up to a maximum of $125,000 per year” Regional or provincial groups: up to $250,000 a year.
“Regional/Provincial organizations: up to a maximum of $250,000 per year” Source: www2.gov.bc.ca · Checked today
Who qualifies
For not-for-profits that serve the broader community directly.
“Not-for-profit organizations providing programs or services directly to the broader community may apply for funding.” Your program must already be running; there's no start-up money.
“Programs must be running at the time of application; start up or seed funding is not available.” Source: www2.gov.bc.ca · Checked today
Other
One program grant application per calendar year.
“One grant application to support programs will be accepted per calendar year.” Source: www2.gov.bc.ca · Checked today
How to apply
Check the Program Grant Guidelines, get a Business BCeID and apply through the Community Gaming Grants Online Service.
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Guides and answers
Sources and checks
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