Update: The Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant no longer requires that the business be registered for PST.
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
Okanagan Water Basin Annual Grant Program
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications to its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program. Grants support projects that enhance water quality and conserve water quantity in the Okanagan.
Who Should Apply
Okanagan local governments and First Nations, irrigation districts and non-profit organizations.
Maximum Amount: $3,000 to $30,000
Deadline: Feb. 26, 2021
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: Not provided
Apply Now: https://occ.ca/canada-united-small-business-relief-fund/
Columbia Basin Trust Small Social Grants
Community-initiated and community-supported projects that strengthen the social well-being of people living in the Basin
Who Should Apply
Eligible applicants include registered non-profits, First Nations communities and local governments from the Columbia Basin Trust region. Businesses may be considered depending on the Project and its broad community impact.
Maximum Amount: $5,000
Deadline: January 8, 2021
Apply Now: https://ourtrust.org/grants-and-programs-directory/social-grants/social-small-grants/
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/
55+ Hiring Incentive
Program offers eligible employers in BC a negotiated Wage Subsidy as an incentive to hire eligible job seekers aged 55+.
Who Should Apply
- Worker 55+ must be aged 55 or older and a new hire
- Business must be in operation for at least one year
- Business must be in good standing with WorkSafeBC
- Must employ worker 55+ for a minimum of 3 months with preference given to long-term positions over 6 months
- Employers will NOT qualify if employee is hired prior to signing Experience Matters Funding Agreement between Employer and Bowman Employment Services Inc.
Maximum Amount: Up to $2,800
Deadline: Not provided.
Apply Now: https://experience-matters.ca/
Get Youth Working Program
Program offers eligible employers in BC a negotiated Wage Subsidy as an incentive to hire eligible youth age 17 to 29.
Who Should Apply
- BC organizations (all incorporation models) in operation for at least one year
- In good standing with WorkSafeBC
- Must employ an eligible youth for a minimum of 3 months (average 30 hours per week) with preference given to long-term positions over 6 months
- Employers will NOT qualify if employee is hired prior to signing Get Youth Working Funding Agreement
Maximum Amount: Up to $2,800
Deadline: Not provided.
Apply Now: https://www.getyouthworking.ca/
