Please visit one of the following links to find out more about their grant, bursary or scholarship application process. If you know of another grant opportunity not listed, please contact isparc@isparc.ca.
I·SPARC GrantsEquipment Grant ProgramFacilitators may purchase equipment for Indigenous community group activities Healthy Living Community GrantsTrained AHLA leaders are eligible to receive up to $1000 for the delivery of their community healthy living project. First Nations Health AuthorityVarious funding opportunities offered by the FNHAActive Living GrantsBCRPA – Recreation Program Support GrantsVarious recreation grant opportunities. Bell Community Sport FundRecognizing the volunteer work of Bell retirees and employees through grants that provide support to the community-based sports groups with which they are involved. Canadian Tire JumpstartSport and physical activity funding for families who meet financial need criteria. BC Community Gaming GrantsGrants for non-profits providing programs or services of direct benefit to the broader community. Good Life KidsFunding to support ongoing physical activity opportunities for children with special needs. Good Sports Equipment GrantAn equipment grant for organizations serving youth between 3-18 years old. Kid Sport BCGrants for children ages 18 and under to participate in a sport season of their choice. McConnell FoundationGrants to support innovative approaches to social, cultural, economic and environmental challenges. Nike N7 FundGrants to support Indigenous sport-focused projects and activities. Right to PLAY ProgramSupport and training for the Promoting Life-skills in Aboriginal Youth (PLAY) Program. Royal Bank of CanadaA variety of community grant opportunities. ViaSport Grant Funding ProgramsVarious sport-related grant opportunities. |
Healthy Living GrantsNorthern Indigenous HealthSupporting community-based health and wellness initiatives. Breakfast Club of CanadaFunding for breakfast programs offered to school-aged children and youth during the school year. DASH Healthy Living GrantsSupport for school districts and First Nations and/or independent schools, based on a shared vision from DASH, Healthy Schools BC, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education. Farm to Cafeteria CanadaFarm to school grants, designed to establish or enhance efforts to bring more local harvest to schools in a salad bar meal service. Island Health Food Security HUBSBuilding capacity and empowering communities to build community food security on Vancouver Island. Northern HealthIMAGINE Community Grants – various community health grant opportunities. Nutrition Link SocietyGrants to support and sponsor food security projects through nutritional education and food skill building for vulnerable British Columbia residents. President’s Choice Nutrition GrantsSupport to provide higher quality nutrition for children and youth. Plan HVarious community grant opportunities from BC Healthy Communities. Vancouver Coastal Health Promotion GrantsSupport for not-for-profit orgs to respond to emergent community and organizational health promotion needs. Reduction of Tobacco Misuse GrantTobacco Timeout ChallengeA 24-hour quitting challenge with $250 incentive. Supporting Healthy Pregnancies GrantsBCAAFC Doulas for Aboriginal Families Grant ProgramFunding to pay for prenatal, birthing, and postpartum doula services for expectant Aboriginal mothers and families living in BC. British ColumbiaBC Gaming GrantsCommunity Gaming Grants support eligible not-for-profit organizations that deliver community programs that benefit the citizens of BC. |
Foundation/Community/General GrantsCanadian Women’s FoundationGrants for programs designed for women and girls who face multiple barriers. Civic Info Community GrantsA research tool to help you find applicable community grants by subject and grant provider. Dreamcatcher Charitable FoundationSupplying grants to individuals with the goal of developing First Nations youth as future community leaders. Kitimat FoundationFunds for projects or programs, equipment, or resources that are shown to benefit the communities of Kitimat and/or Kitimaat Village. Island Coastal Economic TrustFunding for communities, First Nations, and other orgs to support economic development and investment readiness. Nanaimo FoundationFunding for qualified community projects demonstrating basic sustainability. New Relationship TrustSupporting First Nations with funding in the areas of Governance, capacity, Education, Language & Culture, Youth & Elders, and Economic Development. Northern Development Initiatives TrustWorking with communities, First Nations, and others to build a stronger North. |
Plan HVarious community grant opportunities from BC Healthy Communities. Prince George Community FoundationGrants addressing critical issues and opportunities in Health, Art and Culture, Social Services, Environment Education, Sports and Recreation. S’cool Life FundFunding projects for students aligned with DREAMS – Drama, Recreation, Extra-Curricular, Arts, Music or Sports. Southern Interior Development InitiativeGrants to support projects that will have long-lasting and measurable regional benefits for the Southern Interior. Terrace Community FoundationGrants for projects that provide a service to the community, or resolve a community challenge. TD Friends of the Environment FoundationGrants supporting a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. Telus Community InvestmentFunding programs that focus on youth success, health and education, technological innovation, and defined, measurable social outcomes. United Way Lower MainlandVarious grant and funding opportunities. |
Scholarship OpportunitiesAboriginal Learning LinksLinks to major scholarships and bursaries for BC First Nations Students. Indigenous Bursaries Search ToolA searchable list of 688 bursaries, scholarships and incentives across Canada. New Relationship Trust FoundationScholarships and bursaries for Indigenous students. IndspireIndigenous bursaries, scholarships, and awards. BC Scholarship SocietyOffering Award programs for students who identify as Indigenous – First Nations (Status or Non-Status), Métis or Inuit and pursuing post-secondary education in BC. Scholarships CanadaA searchable scholarships portal. Health Sciences AssociationScholarships and bursaries in the Health Sciences field, including an Indigenous-specific stream. Future Generations FoundationThe FG Foundation supports education programs aimed at healing, reconciliation, and knowledge building.
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University of VictoriaIndigenous students can apply for financial support in the form of scholarships and bursaries. University of British ColumbiaDedicated scholarships, bursaries, and awards for Indigenous students. University of Northern British ColumbiaAwards and financial aid for Indigenous students. Coast Mountain CollegeVarious awards and bursaries. Simon Fraser UniversityFinancial assistance opportunities for Indigenous students. Thompson Rivers UniversityNational, provincial, and local funding opportunities for Indigenous students. *Many colleges and universities in BC have scholarship opportunities for Indigenous students that we’ve only listed one per region above. |