GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
MEN'S SHEDS START-UP GRANTS
United Way & Men’s Sheds of BC
“Men’s Sheds improves men's health and wellbeing by:
Creating spaces where men help men while working shoulder-to-shoulder
Increasing men’s social connections, and sense of well-being and inclusion
Increasing men's participation and engagement in their communities
Start-up Grants are available to groups of two or more men or to community organizations interested in starting a Men’s Shed in their B.C. community and who have contacted MSABC to learn about effective approaches to developing and sustaining a Men’s Shed. If an organization is starting a Men's Shed but does not require a Start-up Grant, they can apply for the larger Project Grant (of up to $10,000) once available.”
Call for proposal, application and information here
Call opened July 2021 and is still open in 2022.
RESPONSIVE NEIGHBOURHOOD
SMALL GRANTS
Vancouver Foundation & Association of Neighbourhood Houses
“Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) is a grassroots grant-making program that provides grants between $50-$500 directly to individuals…small grants to empower and reshape communities. These grants are dedicated towards funding events and projects at the neighbourhood level in order to build a stronger sense of community and belonging.”
Date: Applications available March 15, 2022 and ongoing while funds last
Information here
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES RESILIENCE FUND (IPRF)
Community Foundations of Canada
“The IPRF is an Indigenous-led effort to respond to urgent community needs while taking a long-term view on building community resilience….For Indigenous communities and Indigenous-led organizations working to respond to COVID-19 in the context of pre-existing economic and health disparities, the impacts are even more pronounced…Any Indigenous-led organization working to foster resilience in Inuit, Metis and First Nations communities anywhere in Canada can apply for resiliency support ranging from $5,000 to $30,000.”
Date: Open for monthly intakes
Information and application here
HAMBER FOUNDATION
Grants for projects arising and undertaken in the Province of British Columbia by registered charities for cultural, education and charitable purposes, in priority areas of athletics, arts & culture, health &welfare (including older adults). Emphasizing at-risk individuals, especially under-represented and marginalized populations and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion
Dates: Applications reviewed March 15th and September 15th.
Information and application here
SENIORS CAN!
(AINÉS DEBOUT!)
HelpAge Canada
Three types of grants, each up to $10,000, Well-Being, Innovative Programming, Emergency Relief “designed to help low-income seniors across Canada avoid isolation and loneliness and to engage more fully with their communities.
Closure dates for applications: September 30th & March 31st
Information & application here