| Grant |
Amount |
Deadline |
Purpose |
Application |
| BC Community Climate Funding Guide |
Varies |
Varies
|
An all-in-one guide of funding opportunities for climate action projects. |
Find funding opportunities here |
| UBCM's December Funding Update |
Varies |
Varies
|
Various funding programs available for local governments. |
Find applications here |
| Community Emergency Preparedness Fund |
Varies |
Varies
|
Enhance the resilience of communities in responding to emergencies and to reduce risks from future disasters due to natural hazards and climate-related risks. |
Apply here |
| WAVE Prize Funding |
$3 to $15 million per project
|
January 9, 2026
|
WAVE Prize (Waterfront Access, Vitality & Engagement) funding offers up to $15 million to local governments and First Nations to help them build natural water swimming structures. |
Apply here |
| Outdoor Recreation Fund of BC |
$2,000 to $10,000 per project
|
January 20, 2026
|
Fund community-based initiatives that create and shape meaningful outdoor recreational and nature-based experiences for British Columbians. |
Apply here |
| Local Government Accessibility Grant |
Up to $25,000
|
March 31, 2026
|
Remove barriers for persons with disabilities by implementing one of the initiatives identified in Accessibility Plan or by Accessibility Committee. |
Apply here |
| Growing Canada’s Community Canopies – Urban Forestry Plans and Studies Funding |
Up to $175,000 for one urban forestry study or plan
|
April 15, 2026
|
Fund a plan or study focused on the sustainable expansion and resilience of your community's forests and trees. |
Apply here |
| RISE Grants |
$800 per youth per fiscal year |
Open until all funding allocated |
For all youth (under age 27) who were previously in care outside their parental home, to help them participate in a sport, physical activity, recreation, or cultural program. |
Apply here |
| Disability Alliance of BC accessibility funding |
Approx. $3,500 |
Contact DABC for details |
Establish an accessibility plan, have an accessibility committee, and offer a feedback mechanism on accessibility. |
Contact DABC staff for more details |
| FNHA’s Climate Health Action Program (CHAP) |
Up to $100,000 per project |
Open until all funds are allocated |
Submit your EOI for community-driven projects that support First Nations leadership in reducing climate change impacts on health. |
Apply here |
| Capital Project: GHG Impact Retrofit |
Up to $10M per project
|
Open year-round, unless all funding allocated |
Implement retrofits that reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 30% compared to baseline levels. |
Apply here |
| Capital Project: Retrofit of Existing Municipal Buildings |
Combined grant and loan for up to 80% of eligible costs.
Combined grant and loan up to a maximum of $10 million.
Grant up to 20% of total loan amount.
|
Open year round, unless all funding allocated |
Retrofit a municipal building or portfolio of municipal buildings for higher energy performance and significant GHG emissions reduction. |
Apply here |
| The Molson Foundation Funding |
No set amount |
Ongoing |
Funding for education, health, and arts and humanities projects.
|
Apply here |