Heritage Legacy Fund
The Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) was established in 2003 through an initial gift of $5 million from the Province of British Columbia. The fund is held by the Vancouver Foundation and administered by trusted advisors Heritage BC to provide community support, educational resources and grants for heritage projects throughout British Columbia. An additional provincial investment of $5 million in 2022 represented a significant increase to the Heritage Legacy Fund and will allow for the continued development of BCs heritage sector.
Four Funding Streams
- Heritage Conservation Program for the preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration of heritage resources.
- Heritage Awareness Program for the research, documentation, presentation, and publication of information about specific community heritage resources.
- Heritage Planning Program for the creation of planning documents to assist with heritage conservation and awareness.
- Indigenous Partnership Program for initiatives to further reconciliation with Indigenous peoples through collaboration.
Intake Process
The 2024 intake period is now Closed.
In 2025, we’re adjusting the timing for the Heritage Legacy Fund to better support applicants’ needs and optimize project timelines. Eligibility check-ins will now take place over the summer, with intake open from late summer to early fall. Grant award announcements will follow by the end of the year.
We will evaluate the impact of this change to ensure it meets to goal of helping projects make the most of the summer months for construction and program delivery. The time change also enables us to manage the increased demand for the fund and implement valuable feedback from past applicants.
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