The following funding resources could be helpful to heritage organizations. This is not an exhaustive list of funding resources and Heritage BC does not guarantee the information, which can change from time to time.
Please refer to the Heritage BC list of funding opportunities for further information, as well as the webinar on-demand, Grant Writing.
Heritage BC acknowledges the Columbia Basin Trust in preparing the original version of this list.
Little Dog Creative Consulting provides consulting services for a variety of clients in the areas of grant writing, research & planning, arts management, capacity building and public fundraising.
They offer a free searchable calendar that includes deadlines for grants available year round.
A grant database and resources for multi-sector environmental groups. Focus on climate, communities and reconciliation.
National online database for jobs in the non-profit sector. Includes a grants database. No subscription required.
A grant database for local governments.
A funding database to help connect funding and resources with environmental projects.
A list of useful websites for environmental grant-seekers.
Funding list & resources for restoration projects in Canada, US, and worldwide. Provides tips on how to write grant proposals.
A myriad of funding programs that support culture, history, heritage, sport and official languages in Canada. See website for complete list.
Resources, webinars, and a searchable funding database to support Canadian charities.
This website provides a list of funders for leadership, research, youth, arts and more.
Database created by the Province of BC for Economic Development Funding & Grants.
A list of grants for a variety of outdoor expeditions available to Canadians.
A compiled list of grants for First Nations organizations and applicants.
A website tool (with membership fees) that supports non-profits to identify granting opportunities and find funding solutions. Access to over 11,000 Canadian grant maker profiles, including 5,000 private family foundations, 1,100 Canadian corporations and over 800 government programs.
A website / tool (with membership fees) that supports non-profits to identify granting opportunities and find funding solutions. North America’s premier, fully searchable online database of Corporate and Foundation funding opportunities and resources for non-profits and charities.
A website / tool (with membership fees) that supports non-profits to identify granting opportunities and find funding solutions.
Find, track and manage your grants in one place. Home to 11,000+ active grant opportunities and in-depth funder profiles to easily find your next good fit funder. (membership fees)
A website / tool (with membership fees) that supports non-profits to identify granting opportunities and find funding solutions. Some public libraries have a subscription for in-library use (ie: Nelson & Cranbrook). Basic subscription plan provides access to over 3,000 Canadian grant maker profiles and the premium plan over 10,000 funder profiles. Good for medium and large non-profits.
Information for environmental organizations to promote green gift planning as a solution to long-term funding concerns.
The CCP Handbook (Comprehensive Community Planning for First Nations in British Columbia - Third Edition) provides various tools for project implementation. Also included is a list of funding sources for First Nations.
A site for community organizations to learn about, select, and implement new tools and approaches to generate greater impact and advance their missions. Multiple resources and learning modules, including one on social financing.