The Vancouver Foundation announced that applications are now open for the 2026 Transforming Systems Grants. The grant program supports organizations addressing the root causes of inequality and allows those most affected by systems that create unfair conditions to shape their own futures. The funding supports efforts that influence one or more of the six conditions of systems change: policies, practices, resource flows, relationships, power dynamics, and mental models.
Available grants:
The grant program will award around $9.5 million for the 2026 cycle.
- Explore grants — around 10 grants of up to $50,000
- Influence grants — around 30 grants of up to $100,000 per year for up to three years
Eligibility
To apply for a grant, your organization must serve a community benefit (as defined by the federal government ) and meet one of the following criteria:
- Be a qualified donee operating in British Columbia.
- Be a registered non-profit society that has been operating in British Columbia since January 1, 2025.
- Be a registered community service co-operative operating in British Columbia.
For further grant eligibility information or to apply, click here.
