Grants & Financial Resources

Funding & Financial Resources

This section will be updated each month as more resources are found. Explore some of the funding opportunities. financial and other resources available to help us all move toward zero waste in British Columbia…

Environment and Climate Change Canada funding programs
https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding.html

BC Local government grants and transfers
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/local-governments/grants-transfers

Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy BC Community Climate Funding Guide for Indigenous communities & local governments

Community Climate Funding search tool: https://communityclimatefunding.gov.bc.ca/fund-finder/?sff_eligiblecommunity=local

CivicInfo Grants Database
https://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/grants

Small Business BC
https://smallbusinessbc.ca/

Grants Databases

GrantWatch — You can search for grants on your own for free, but many organizations prefer to pay for the convenience of having them all in one place! Specialize in listing grants from foundations that aren’t publicly available.

GrantStation — Search for funders based on keyword, issue area, or location. Database contains over 9,000 active funders that are accepting unsolicited grant proposals, applications, or letters of inquiry.

Other Programs

Techsoup Canada
Qualified charities, nonprofits, and libraries can order donated and discounted software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Bitdefender Antivirus and more) for a very low administrative fee.
ECO Employment Programs / Wage Funding

Funding & Grants