At Vancouver Foundation we recognize that communities are complex and that many factors go into creating a healthy and vibrant place for all to live. That's why we take a very broad view of our community and it's why we fund a wide variety of programs and projects.

With our donors and partners, we provide funding for projects in the areas listed below. Please click on the link to find out more about the funding criteria and the grant application process in each of these areas.

To apply: Funding criteria and the application process varies between programs. Click on the program area below that relates to your organization for more details.

 

Animal Welfare

Vancouver Foundation grants

Arts and Culture

Vancouver Foundation grants

Children, Youth and Families

Vancouver Foundation grants
Vancouver Sun Children's Fund grants

Disability Supports

Disability Supports for Employment Fund

Giving in Action

Giving in Action programHelps families with a child or adult with a developmental disability to keep them at home, by providing grants for renovations to homes or upgrades/modifications to vehicles.

Endowment 150

Endowment 150 programTo help people with disabilities save for the future, Vancouver Foundation is offering one-time $150 contributions to Registered Disability Savings Plans.

Education

Vancouver Foundation grants
Artists in Education program

Environment

Vancouver Foundation grants

Health and Social Development

Vancouver Foundation grants

Health and Medical Education/Research

Vancouver Foundation grants
Public-health bursariesFor post-graduate students in the field of Public or Community health practice
Emergency Medical Assistance Education FundTo address the severe shortage of paramedics working in rural, northern and remote areas, these awards are for students enrolled in accredited institutions in BC for Emergency Medical Assistant (EMA) programs.

Neighborhood Small Grants (Vancouver and Burnaby)

Vancouver Foundation grantsThis program supports resident-led grassroots projects that enhance the local neighbourhood. Funds are administered by various neighbourhood houses and community-based organizations across Metro Vancouver

Youth Homelessness

Vancouver Foundation grants

Youth Philanthropy

Vancouver Foundation grants