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Vancouver Foundation's grants for B.C. charities, non-profits and neighbours: Transforming Systems Grants of up to $100,000 a year for three years, LEVEL BIPOC operating grants of $150,000 over three years, the Thriving Indigenous Systems Fund (next opens in 2027), Neighbourhood Small Grants up to $500 and Downtown Eastside arts grants up to $1,000. Most streams are closed or under review right now.
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| Who can apply | Non-profits and charities, Individuals, Indigenous entrepreneurs |
|---|---|
| Pays for | Community projects |
| Where | British Columbia |
| How much | From $500 (neighbourhood) to $100,000 a year for three years (systems change). |
| Type | Grant |
| Intake | Dates not yet checked |
Who qualifies, in the funder’s words
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Dates
Transforming Systems stage 1 is closed and under review.
“Stage 1 applications are closed and under review.” Source: vancouverfoundation.ca · Checked today
Other programs for the same need, open now
Canadian Heritage funding for renovating arts and heritage spaces and buying specialized equipment, for not-for-profit arts and heritage organizations active for over two years, provincial and municipal governments and Indigenous governing bodies. New construction and planning studies are no longer accepted. Applications are taken on an ongoing basis for expenses between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2028, while funds last.
Non-repayable funding for not-for-profits (incorporated, operating at least three years) that run business support services for women entrepreneurs. Projects of $250,000 to $6 million, from a total of up to $80 million. Proposals are due November 9, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST; late ones aren't considered.
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