Overview

Vancouver Foundation is proud to be working in partnership with the Government of B.C. , Community Foundations of Canada and over 50 local community foundations to deliver the Community Prosperity Fund —$25 million investment from the Government of B.C. that advances poverty reduction and social inclusion. The Community Prosperity Fund will provide up to three years of funding for the ongoing work of organizations across B.C. with funding decisions made by local community foundations.

Find your local Community Foundation 

When applications open, community service organizations can apply to their local community foundation. Using the Map of Community Foundations , click on the area your organization is in to find your local community foundation. Alternatively, on the bottom left corner of the map , you will find a search bar, here you can insert your organization’s postal code, address, or town/city to determine your local community foundation.

Available Grants 

The Community Prosperity Fund gives you the space to complete your best work. You can request for up to three years for your activities, giving you space to implement the funding over time and in a way that works best for your organization.

Eligibility

Eligible organizations must meet the following criteria:

• You support communities in British Columbia;
• You are a charity, a non-profit organization, or an Indigenous-serving organization. See page 15 of the Application Guide for definitions.
• You have not received funding from the Lighthouse Organizations Fund* or Recovery & Resiliency Fund or received a 2023 LEVEL BIPOC Grant.
  • *Organizations who applied to Lighthouse Organizations Fund can also apply to the Community Prosperity Fund (CPF) as applications are still under review. If your organization receives a grant from the Lighthouse Organizations Fund, our team will withdraw your CPF application to provide an equitable opportunity for other organizations to access funding.

We encourage interested applicants to review pages 8 through 11 of the Application Guide to understand the eligible activities and expenses funded through the Community Prosperity Fund.

Are you a Non-Qualified Donee?

While a small number of community foundations can fund non-qualified donees directly, most non-qualified donees will need to work with a sponsoring organization (qualified donee ) to apply. See Page 12 of the Applicant Guide for further information.

How to Apply  

Organizations may submit one application for funding. Applications are accepted through an online application portal that opens on May 24, 2024 at 9:00 AM PT. Here’s what you can expect during your application process:

1. Find your local community foundation
2. Review all applicant resources and program details before applying.
   – If you’d like to prepare before the portal opens, you can use this PDF version of the application . Please note that this PDF supports your preparation, but all applications must be submitted through the online portal.
3. The online application portal will open from May 24th to June 24th, 2024.

Contact

Please contact your local community foundation with any questions about the Community Prosperity Fund, or to find out about other opportunities. You can find your local community foundation using the Map of Community Foundations .

Questions for Vancouver Foundation? Please reach out to cpfund@vancouverfoundation.ca .

Resources

• Applicant Guide : Contains all the information you need to know about the Community Prosperity Fund, including its purpose, eligibility criteria, and how to apply.
• PDF Application Form : Available for reference as you prepare your application. This document is for preparation only, and all applications must be submitted through the online application portal starting on May 24, 2024.
• Map of Community Foundations : Includes contact information for Community Foundations that will be distributing funding across B.C. Explore the Map of Community Foundations to find out what funding opportunity is available at your local community foundation.