Upcoming Grants

The McKesson Foundation champions health equity by partnering with nonprofit organizations to advance efforts aligned with three strategic giving pillars and corresponding areas of focus: reducing the burden of cancer, preparing tomorrow’s healthcare workforce and accelerating crisis response.

The L’Oréal Fund for Women supporst frontline organizations in their efforts to help women to get out of poverty, prevent domestic, sexual and gender-based violence against women. The Fund focuses on supporting women and girls’ empowerment, particularly through projects in favour of social or professional integration and education. A specific attention is paid to refugee women and women with disabilities. The structure (organization) must be able to issue tax receipt ( In France and in European Union). The Fund is opened internationally and can support activites / projects based locally or in another country.

Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health Community Grants Program funds local charitable programs and innovation initiatives, aimed at improving access to equitable and inclusive care for all women in Canada.

Pan-Canadian community-based organizations that support older adults can apply for grants of up to $20,000 to enhance social connections, combat ageism, and promote well-being. This year’s streams include Ageing Connected, which funds programs that reduce social isolation, and Ageing Boldly, which supports initiatives combating ageism and protecting older adults’ rights.

The Hamber Foundation is a private charity focused on funding institutions and registered non-profit organizations. Their core principles include amateur athletics, educational resources, cultural & creative arts, and health & welfare. Applicants will be notified of the board’s decision by June 15 and December 15.

Grants of up to $8,000 to British Columbia municipalities and First Nations to hire grant writers for assistance with funding applications in eligible locations. Funds are intended to enable communities within the funding source’s service area to apply for financial assistance for economic development projects in Central and Northern British Columbia.

The Canada Summer Job (CSJ) is a program offered to youth by the Government of Canada under the Youth Employment & Skills Strategy. This will allow our youth to develop skills and gain paid work experience. Eligible applicants include employers from not-for-profit organizations and the public sector, as well as private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees.

The Smart & Caring Community Grant offers support towards a wide range of projects that benefit those living within the boundaries. Funded activities must provide a direct service to the “community” or take an innovative approach to community concerns.

The FVIF supports initiatives that promote awareness of relationship violence, assist survivors, and support crime prevention. It is an opportunity for community organizations to get funding for their projects, collaborate with their local RCMP detachment, and contribute to making our communities safer.

The Kick-Start Projects is intended for one-time projects, start-up programs, equipment or materials that help to improve mental health and well-being or prevent and/or manage chronic disease.

The Organizational Capacity Building (OCB) component aims to allocate funding to eligible organizations to enhance their internal capacity in order to effectively achieve the goals of the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP).

The intent of the BC Rehab Project Grant program is to create opportunities for the full participation of people with physical disabilities. BC Rehab is committed to equal opportunities and improving community accessibility throughout the province. Their project grants are intended to support initiatives and projects designed to benefit people with disabilities.

The intent of the fund is not to cover operational or capital costs, but to help get new programs off the ground. Applicants will only be considered if they align with Interior Savings areas of impact; Empowering parents with young children, helping people maintain mental wellness, helping maintain social connections with age and supporting a strong, cooperative local economy.

Petro-Canada CareMakers Local Grant program provides financial assistance to organizations that provide vital resources and direct support to family caregivers in communities across Canada. These resources include: Educational programs, Transportation, Meal assistance, Respite care, Emotional, financial and community support and Healthcare navigation to other types of vital assistance.

The Hamber Foundation is a private charity focused on funding institutions and registered non-profit organizations. Their core principles include amateur athletics, educational resources, cultural & creative arts, and health & welfare. Applicants will be notified of the board’s decision by June 15 and September 15.