Grant Opportunities - October 2026

Upcoming Grants

BC Arts Council - Various Arts Assistance Programs

Deadline: Varies from October 17 - November 6

Eligible Amount: Up to $25,000

This program supports creating or presenting public arts programming that provides engagement between artists, participants, and communities, and reduces or eliminates barriers to public participation in the arts.

Canadian Tire - Jumpstart Program (Access & Youth Development streams)                                                                                                

Deadline: October 20

Eligible Amount: Up to $75,000

The Access grant stream supports programs that help children and youth participate in affordable sport and play by reducing barriers and increasing opportunities for sustained participation. The Youth Development grant stream supports programs that intentionally use sport to help children and youth develop life, leadership, and employment-related skills to boost career building and make life more affordable.

North Peace Community Foundation - Strong Roots Community Grant Program

Deadline: October 31

Eligible Amount: Not defined

1. This program supports Organizational Resilience and Workforce Wellbeing - A project or program that builds capacity and sustainability of eligible community service organizations through workforce support, leadership development, and organizational health
2. Community Wellbeing, Truth & Reconciliation, and Inclusion - A project or program that advances reconciliation, inclusion, and equity by addressing social and cultural barriers and strengthening community belonging. 
3. Environmental Sustainability and Climate Resilience - A project or program that strengthens environmental stewardship and community adaptation to climate change.                                                                                                                                                                                             

Investment Agriculture Foundation - Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program (Stream 2) 

Deadline: October 29

Eligible Amount: Up to $2 million

This program aims to increase adoption of efficient irrigation infrastructure and improve agricultural water supply and management in BC.

Watershed Security Fund

Deadline: November 10

Eligible Amount: Up to $400,000

This program supports actionable progress on ecosystem health and projects that prioritize reconciliation, healthy communities, climate resilience, and sustainable economies in watershed-based work.

BC Arts Council - Arts Infrastructure Program

Deadline: November 12

Eligible Amount: $25,000 - $250,000

This program helps develop and enhance spaces that support the work of BC's arts and cultural practitioners.

BC Rehab Foundation - Project Grants 

Deadline: November 15

Eligible Amount: Up to $300,000

This program initiatives and projects designed to benefit people with disabilities.

YVR - YVR Cares

Deadline: November 15

Eligible Amount: Up to $20,000

This program supports community organizations or events that are working towards empowering people, supporting communities, or creating a sustainable future.

TC Energy - Build Strong 

Deadline: November 16

Eligible Amount: Undefined

This program supports projects that:

• equip first responders with the resources they need to keep our communities safe
• improve access to education for future energy problem solvers
• protect and enhance the environment for today and tomorrow
• mitigate barriers to well-being in our communities

Government of BC - Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)

Deadline: November 20

Eligible Amount: $100,000 - $1,000,000

This program supports rural economic development projects that promote economic capacity building, economic diversification, resilience, clean economy opportunities, and infrastructure development.

Province of BC - Community Gaming Grants (Human + Social Services)

Deadline: November 30

Eligible Amount: Up to $250,000

This program supports projects that enhance and support social services in communities.

South Peace Mackenzie Trust - Economic Diversification and Stabilization Fund

Deadline: Ongoing

Eligible Amount: Up to $250,000

This program encourages and supports economic development, diversification, and stabilization in the South Peace by creating new income-earning positions.