Funding & Resources for Social Enterprises and Impact Organizations
UPCOMING DEADLINES Indigenous Healing Grants and Indigenous Capacity Grants United Way of British Columbia (UWBC) is inviting Indigenous Nations and eligible Indigenous-led organizations in the province to apply for funding through its Indigenous Healing Grants…
Credit Unions team up to Support Kamloops Social Enterprises as social purpose becomes increasingly important to business success
Interior Savings and Valley First have teamed up once again to support social enterprise in Kamloops and surrounding area. For the fourth year in a row, the credit unions will sponsor social enterprises to participate…
Collaboration over competition makes for better business, relationships, AND social impacts.
More than a year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the effects of the crisis are still being deeply felt by many charities across the country. The latest data from Imagine Canada shows the…
Grant to Support Sustainability in Charities as Challenges Continue to Evolve
The Sustainable Recovery Grant (SRG), a multi-year partnership from local funders, provides entrepreneurial coaching to charities to help them build sustainability and resilience in four key areas: revenue, operations, people, and impact. When these areas…
May 2022: Funding & Resources for Social Enterprises and Impact Organizations
Sustainable Recovery Grant In response to COVID-19, a funding stream is available to support sustainability and resilience for the charitable sector. Successful applicants will receive one-time grant funding for 6-12 months of customized coaching on…
March 2022: Funding & Resources for Social Enterprises and Impact Organizations
Social Enterprise & Scaling Impact Streams Innoweave provides funded coaching access for organizations looking to expand a program or implement a new approach or deepen their social impact. Yes, Purppl can provide the coaching….
February 2022: Funding & Resources for Social Enterprises and Impact Organizations
The Greater Good by Madeleine Shaw, Social Entrepreneur and Author. The Greater Good is an inspiring, practical and deeply personal look at a growing movement of non-traditional entrepreneurs whose ventures are focused on creating social…
January 2022: Funding & Resources for Social Enterprises and Impact Organizations
Valley First Community Endowment Projects that enhance the resourcefulness and resiliency of individuals in the Okanagan, Thompson and Similkameen regions. This focus can support programming that improves people’s capacity and ability to care for themselves…
November 2021: SoCent Funding & Resources
Kelowna General Operating Grant This program aims to provide assistance to non-profit arts, culture and heritage organizations which provide impactful, quality programs and services, demonstrate sustainable operations and contribute to the realization of the City’s…
October 2021: SoCent Funding & Resources
Kamloops Social and Community Development Grant Interested organizations can apply for up to $30,000, and the grant can go towards operational costs, special projects or seed money for a social enterprise initiative. Projects will be…
September 2021: SoCent Funding & Resources
Thrive Impact Fund Thrive Impact Fund is a place-based fund that sees untapped potential in local communities and a desire for investors to see their money make both financial and impact returns. Who Should Apply…
August 2021: SoCent Funding & Resources
Kamloops Resilience and Recovery Grant The grant sponsors social enterprises to participate in the Resilience & Recovery Program, a 6-12 month entrepreneurial coaching program. The program helps organizations build sustainability and resilience in four key…
