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More grant recipients promoting BC Demographic Survey
Aug. 25, 2023 VICTORIA – More community and Indigenous groups are receiving grants to help their communities participate in the BC Demographic Survey. Government has awarded nearly $100,000 to 39 additional organizations to raise awareness and encourage more people to take the BC Demographic Survey. This brings the total amount awarded to more than $183,000 […]
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Read MoreFunding Round-Up: Summer Grants for First Nations
August 15, 2023 Have a project idea and need additional funding to make it happen? We’ve pulled together a list of grants and funding opportunities available to First Nations on the coast. First Nations working to manage their territories and invest in their communities may be eligible to apply for funding from Crown governments, philanthropic […]
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Read MoreGrants help community organizations promote BC Demographic Survey
July 13, 2023 KELOWNA – Community and Indigenous organizations throughout B.C. are receiving funds to engage their communities, create awareness and encourage everyone to take part in the BC Demographic Survey. The Ministry of Citizens’ Services has awarded almost $88,000 to 35 organizations in the first round of community grants to promote the survey. “We all […]
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Read MoreThe 2023 Indigenous Peoples Day of Wellness Grants Are Now Open!
This year’s theme is: “Our Wellness is First Nations: Celebrating our generations, nurturing our land and honoring our cultures” Xatsull First Nations Indigenous Peoples Day of Wellness Grant Event 2022: Xatsull Indigenous Peoples Day for the community, which included decorating the community bus, a parade, and activities such as tie-dying, bouncy castles, and food. The […]
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Read MoreUBCM: Emergency preparedness funding doubled
February 22, 2023 The Province of B.C. has committed $180 million in new funding to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund administered by UBCM. The CEPF program supports projects that help local governments and First Nations prepare for the risks posed by natural hazards such as extreme weather events. Premier Eby joined with Bowinn Ma, Minister […]
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Read MoreUBCM: Funding for reconciliation activities with urban Indigenous groups
February 8, 2023 Funding is available to support eligible Indigenous organizations and local governments to work together to create opportunities for in-person dialogue and relationship building which can help advance collaborative reconciliation plans, protocols, agreements or future projects. The Urban Communities Partnering for Reconciliation (UCPR) pilot program supports events and activities that provide a time […]
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Read More2023 First Nations Harm Reduction Grants Are Now Open
Jan 25, 2023 The deadline to apply is February 17, 2023 With the toxic drug crisis in British Columbia (BC) continuing to disproportionately impact First Nations people, it is crucial to support innovative, community-based and grassroots harm reduction initiatives to curtail the risk of overdose. The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is committed to supporting […]
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Read MoreGrant recipients work to eliminate period poverty
Jan. 23, 2023 VICTORIA – People who have difficulty purchasing menstruation products in the Interior, Cranbrook, Hope, Kamloops, on the Lower Mainland and on southern Vancouver Island will soon have more options thanks to newly funded period poverty pilot projects created by local community organizations. Through a provincial grant announced in May 2022, United Way […]
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Read MoreApplications open for Homelessness Community Action Grants
VICTORIA – Indigenous organizations and other groups that work with people facing homelessness throughout British Columbia are encouraged to apply for the Province’s Homelessness Community Action Grants. “The Homelessness Community Action Grants program is about empowering local organizations to increase awareness and support for those experiencing homelessness, while changing the conversation around the stigma and […]
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Read MoreI·SPARC is pleased to announce the launch of the RISE Organizational Grants
Traditional Territory of the Cowichan peoples / Duncan, B.C. (January 16, 2023) – In collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the launch of the RISE Organizational Grants. This Grant has been developed to provide support for communities and not-for-profit organizations delivering […]
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