Back to SearchThe following is an e-mail update from the CRD Community Grant Writer which profiles current and upcoming grant funding opportunities. For more information, or if your organization would like assistance in applying for any of the grants below, please contact the Community Grant Writer.
April 22, 2025
Supports for Workers and Employers
StrongerBC Future Ready Action Plan - Future Skills Grant - Province of BC
Grant is available to most British Columbians, covering up to $3,500 in eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions. Select a program that aligns with your career goals using the program catalogue, then register directly with the public post-secondary institution. Use your BC Services Card to apply for the grant online.
Visit the program website for further information.
2025-2026 Community and Employer Partnerships (CEP) – Province of BC
CEP funds projects increase supportive training and work experience opportunities in communities across B.C. Contact CEPTEAM@gov.bc.ca to discuss your project idea before submitting an application. *Note: Application portal open for a limited time, subject to funding availability and applications received that meet key priorities.
Visit the WorkBC program website for further information.
B.C. Employer Training Grant – Province of BC
Cost-sharing grant program that funds small, medium and large enterprises to support skills training for their workforces, including prospective new hires. The program helps British Columbians access the skills and training required to adapt to the labour market’s changing job requirements and encourages employer involvement in skills training. Employers can apply as often as they need and receive 80% of the cost of training up to $10,000 per employee, with a maximum annual amount per employer of $300,000. Continuous application intake.
Visit the program website for further information.
2025 Business Façade Improvement Program – Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
NDIT works with communities and regional districts to provide funding to improve business facades. Business may be reimbursed up to $5,000 in matching funding through this program. For more information and to apply follow the community links below:
Cariboo Regional District
District of 100 Mile
City of Quesnel
City of Williams Lake
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) Business Development Programs
NDIT offers business development programs including the Competitiveness Consulting Rebate Program and Small Business Recovery Consulting Rebate.
Visit the program website for further information.
Community Grants
*NEW - Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society (CCACS)
Refreshed funding streams and new opportunities! Four unique funding streams designed to meet the diverse needs of community groups and not-for-profit organizations in Electoral Areas D, E and F. Funding streams include Co-create Grants; Bright Ideas Grants; Elevate Grants and Amplify Grants. Application Deadline: May 15, 2025.
Visit the program website to apply.
*NEW – Arts Vitality Grant – First Peoples Cultural Council (FPCC)
Receive up to $10,000 with FPCC's new Arts Vitality Grant, a one-time opportunity to receive funding for creative projects that contribute to research on the status and strength of B.C. First Nations storytelling and arts knowledge and practices. Application Deadline: May 28, 2025.
Visit the program website to apply and watch the recorded information session.
Community Gaming Grants (CGG) - Province of British Columbia
Not-for-profit organizations providing programs or services of direct benefit to the broader community. Local organizations: up to $125,000 per year and Regional/Provincial organizations: up to $250,000 per year.
Application Period:
Arts & Culture February 1 – April 30
Sport March 1 – May 31
Public Safety July 1 – August 31
Environment July 1 – August 31
Human and Social Services August 1 – November 30
*Note: The Capital Project Grant application intake opens summer 2025. Dates announced in May.
Visit the program website for information and to apply.
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) – Province of BC
Application Intakes Open: Beneficial Management Practices Program; Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary Program; Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative; Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program Stream 3: Assessments, Engineering Studies or Plans.
Visit the program website for information and application intakes for all IAF programs.
Wildfire Community Preparedness – FireSmart Canada
National campaign that encourages citizens to take actions that increase their home, neighbourhood and community’s resilience to wildfire. Event will take place on May 3,2025.
Visit the program website for further information.
Local Festivals: Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program – Government of Canada
Funding provided to local groups for recurring festivals that present the work of local artists, artisans, heritage performers and local First Nations. Application deadlines vary.
Visit the program website to apply.
Indigenous Climate and Environmental Funding – Government of Canada
Programs available to support Indigenous climate action for a safer and cleaner environment for future generations.
Visit the program website for further information and to apply.
Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program – Government of Canada
The Research and Innovation Stream supports pre-market innovation, including research, development, demonstration and commercialization activities in 3 priority areas: green energy and energy efficiency; precision agriculture and bioeconomy.
Visit the program website to apply.
Community Economic Development & Diversification (CEDD) – Government of Canada / PacifiCan
Supports economic development initiatives, assists communities to respond to economic development opportunities and adjust to changing and challenging economic circumstances. Continuous application intake.
Visit the program website for further information.
Community Action Grants – Province of BC/SPARC BC)
Funding for local planning and collaborative initiatives designed to better respond to the needs of those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Supports community-based action to respond to gaps in the current system of services and supports. Continuous application intake.
Visit the program website to apply.
Community Support Funding Programs – Community Futures North Cariboo (CFNC)
Funding programs include: Sponsorship Fund $500, Skills Development Fund $1000, Facilities & Equipment Fund $2500 and Business & Entrepreneurship Fund $5000. Applications are evaluated by the Board of Directors based on Fund Criteria and are reviewed monthly.
Visit the program website to apply.
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) Community Development Programs
Community Places, Cultural Infrastructure, Economic Infrastructure, Recreation Infrastructure, Marketing Initiatives, Fabulous Festivals and Events (closed) and Main Street Revitalization – Planning and Capital. *Note: Application Deadlines: April 30 & July 31. *Fabulous Festivals and Events Program fully allocated for Cariboo-Chilcotin/Lillooet Region.
Visit the program website for further information about all NDIT programs.
Ryan Government Funding Directory (formerly Mentor Works)
Canadian and British Columbia government funding programs support small businesses, large corporations and not-for-profit organizations.
Visit the program website for resources and grant opportunities.
*Additional Resources:
Agriculture & Agrifood Government of Canada
Province of British Columbia
Government of Canada
Climate Ready BC
United Way British Columbia – Emergency Response; Food Security; Seniors; Children & Youth; Capacity Building; Indigenous Priorities and Communities
Innovate BC – Growth. Talent. Tech Adoption.
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