Grants

Explore the latest grant opportunities available to support recreation and parks work in BC.

Updated October 20, 2025

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 October 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
Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Festivals funding	Up to 100% of eligible expenses up to a maximum of $200,000	October 15, 2025	To support local groups for recurring festivals that present the work of local artists, local artisans, local heritage performers or specialists, and local First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultural carriers. This includes the celebration of 2SLGBTQI+ communities and Indigenous cultural celebrations.	Apply here
Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program	Varies. Details here	October 31, 2025	Funding for rural communities to develop economic opportunities.	Apply here
Vision Zero BC Grant Program	Up to $20,000	November 28, 2025	Funding for community projects that improve road safety.	Apply here
First Nation Funding Grants from New Relationship Trust	Varies. Details here	December 5, 2025, or until all funds are allocated	Funding to support First Nations in BC to lead various community programs and projects.	Apply here
Community Gaming Grants - Program Grant for Human and Social Services	Up to $125,000 for local organizations Up to $250,000 for Regional/Provincial organizations	November 30, 2025	Funding for programs that improve the quality of life in a community by supporting the well-being of children, youth, families and/or seniors by addressing equality issues.	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