Rural Business and Community Recovery
Rural communities in the Southern Interior of BC with populations under 25,000, and non-profit business support organizations serving those communities, can access funding to create up to 20 new Community and/or Business Recovery Advisor positions.
Who Should Apply
Eligible applicants for RBCR funding include local, municipal, regional and First Nation governments, economic development organizations and non-profit business support organizations serving the Southern Interior region.
Maximum Amount: Up to 20 full time employees, max $75,000 per position.
Deadline: March 19, 2021
Apply Now: https://www.sidit-bc.ca/funding-streams/rbcr/
Social EnterPrize
Win $100,000 and Help Build a Movement. The Social EnterPrize seeks to celebrate and advance leadership and excellence in social entrepreneurship across Canada.
Who Should Apply
Canadian Social Enterprises (charitable, nonprofit, profitable) with at least 3 years of sales revenues.
Maximum Amount: $100,000 in prize winnings
Deadline: March 25, 2021
Apply Now: https://tricofoundation.ca/social-enterprize-2021/
Smart & Caring Communities
Supports a wide range of projects that benefit those living and working within the boundaries of the North Okanagan Regional District including all member municipalities. Funded activities must provide a direct service to the “community” or take an innovative approach to community concerns.
Who Should Apply
North Okanagan registered charities and/or qualified donees under the Income Tax Act that demonstrate fiscal responsibility and effective management.
Maximum Amount: not specified
Deadline: March 31, 2021
Apply Now: https://cfno.org/grants/smartcaring-grants/
Launch Online Grant Program
The Launch Online Grant program provides funding to B.C.-based business to create an online shop and/or improve their e-commerce experience to attract new local customers and expand to new markets.
Who Should Apply
BC Businesses (for profit) with less than 149 BC employees, and sales of $30,000+ in 2019. See website for full eligibility details.
Maximum Amount: The grant will pay for up to 75% of eligible expenses, up to a maximum of $7,500 per business.
Deadline: First come, until funding runs out.
Apply Now: https://www.launchonline.ca/
Co-operative Development Program (CDP)
CDP grants are made to cover costs associated with co-operative business development, including feasibility studies and market research, business planning, marketing and promotion, member engagement, and legal and financial supports.
Who Should Apply
We highly encourage co-operatives that operate in the following sectors to consider applying for CDP funding. (Co-operatives operating in sectors not listed below are still welcome to apply)
- Social Wellness (i.e. co-ops focused on mental well-being; social care)
- Inclusive Economy (i.e. co-ops that provide financial security for their workers/members; co-ops providing skills/training for marginalized individuals; co-ops offering affordable consumer products)
- Environmental Prosperity (i.e. renewable energy co-ops; alternative transportation co-ops)
Maximum Amount: $20,000
Deadline: March 31, 2021
Osoyoos Community Giving Fund
Supports local non-profit organizations and community groups with projects and initiatives that contribute to economic revitalization and improved quality of life, while breaking down barriers in order to help families achieve economic success and enhanced quality of life.
Who Should Apply
Non-profit organizations and community groups with projects benefitting Osoyoos, Rock Creek, and Oliver
Maximum Amount: Not provided
Deadline: March 31, 2021
Apply Now: https://ocubc.com/community/community-giving-fund/
BC Interior Project Grants
Supports community-based projects/programs in the areas of Arts & Culture, Health & Welfare, Sports & Recreation, and other charitable activities.
Who Should Apply
Registered charities or organizations with a registered charity sponsor within the region of the Thompson, Nicola, and South Cariboo and within the communities of Lillooet, Lytton, Clinton, 70 Mile House, Ashcroft, Cache Creek, Kamloops, Clearwater, Barriere, Chase, Logan Lake and Merritt.
Maximum Amount: $1,500
Deadline: April 1, 2021.
Apply Now: https://www.bcicf.ca/guidelines/
Innoweave Social Enterprise Coaching Support
Innoweave provides funded coaching access for organizations looking to expand a program or implement a new approach. Yes, Purppl can help provide the coaching.
Who Should Apply
Any organization with a clear and shared definition of the impact they seek to achieve.
Maximum Amount: $10,000
Deadlines: April 15, August 15, December 15,
Apply Now: https://innoweave.ca/coaching-streams/apply-for-support/
Telus Friendly Future Foundation
Due to the global pandemic, funding will be focused on critically important community-based health programs, including mental health and well-being programs, supporting at-risk populations.
Who Should Apply
- Organizations must have charitable status and be registered by the Canada Revenue Agency
- Organizations who have a local focus and operate in a TELUS Community Board region
- Single-year programs should focus on public health and technology
Maximum Amount: $20,000
Deadlines:
- Thompson Okanagan – January 17, April 24, September 11
- Vancouver – January 31, May 1, July 31, September 30
Apply Now: https://www.friendlyfuture.com/en/foundation/apply-for-funding
Vernon Council Discretionary Grants
This stream provides one-time seed money to build agency capacity through engaging in customer driven revenue development models to help improve their sustainability while solving long term community, social, and environmental challenges.
Who Should Apply
Community based Not-for-Profits or Registered Societies that contribute to the general interest and quality of life for Vernon residents.
Maximum Amount: Up to $25,000
Deadline: April 30, 2021.
Apply Now: https://www.vernon.ca/government-services/mayor-council/council-discretionary-grants
Community Gaming Grants
Community Gaming Grants funding enhances community life through supporting programs that: provide opportunities for enrichment through participation in sport and the arts, enhance and protect our local environment, improve quality of life for community members; and, enhance and support the safety of our communities.
Who Should Apply
Not-for-profit organizations providing programs or services of direct benefit to the broader community.
Maximum Amount: $250,000
Deadlines:
- Arts & Culture: Apply between February 1 and April 30
- Sport: Apply between March 1 and May 31
- Public Safety: Apply between July 1 and August 31
- Environment: Apply between July 1 and August 31
- Human and Social Services: Apply between June 1 and November 30
Central Okanagan Foundation Project Grants
The Central Okanagan Foundation encourages organizations considering an application to attend a virtual information session Wednesday, March 17.2021, 1:30 pm.
Who Should Apply
Central Okanagan registered charities.
Maximum Amount: Not provided.
Deadline: May 3,2021, 3:30pm
Apply Now: https://www.centralokanaganfoundation.org/grants/cof-grants/
Kelowna Active Living & Culture Grants
This program aims to provide assistance to non-profit sport, event, social service and cultural organizations for the purpose of undertaking activities or initiatives which develop the organization’s capacity and sustainability.
Who Should Apply
Kelowna-based, established, non-profit society or a registered charity with a sport, event, social service or cultural mandate.
Maximum Amount: Funding can be used to cover 100% of the consulting or tuition/registration costs, to a maximum of $5,000.
Deadline: Open in-take
Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Costs resulting from adjusting operations to meet COVID-19 safety guidelines.
- Purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Renovation of space to adhere to re-opening guidelines
- Enhancement of website/ developing E-commerce capability
Who Should Apply
For Profits or Nonprofits with annual sales of $150,000-$3,000,000 and fewer than 75 employees. Registered Charities are not eligible to apply.
Granting Period: Applies to costs incurred after March 15, 2020.
Maximum Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Applications will be accepted again starting February 16th, 2021 at 1 p.m. EST.
Apply Now: https://occ.ca/canada-united-small-business-relief-fund/
Venture Internship Program
Internships for post-secondary students across Canada. Dynamic, aspirational young people find their way to the Venture for Canada community. We select the ones with the character traits Canadian startups and SMEs say they need and we train them to stick a landing.
- 75% subsidy
- Each funding round can cover up to 20 weeks of employment
- Employers can participate in multiple semesters, and even hire the same eligible student for up to two consecutive semesters
Who Should Apply
- < 500 employees
- Any industry, offering an entrepreneurial role
- Located in BC, AB, MB, SK, NB, NS, PEI or NL
Maximum Amount: Up to $2,800
Deadline: Not provided.
Apply Now: https://ventureforcanada.ca/employers
