The Vancouver Foundation announced applications are now open for the LEVEL BIPOC Grants Program, which invests in the leadership capacity of BIPOC-led and BIPOC youth-led and/or youth-engaging organizations operating in British Columbia. The funding program offers flexible operating funding for three years to registered charities and registered nonprofit societies. The LEVEL BIPOC Grants are $50,000 each year for three years of funding, and are to be used in whatever way supports organizational priorities and needs, which can include (but are not limited to):
- Operating costs
- Capacity building
- Staffing costs
- Employee assistance programs
- Service delivery costs
- Technology investments
Key Dates:
- February 9, 2026: Stage 1 applications close at 5 pm PT.
- February to April 2026: Stage 1 applications reviewed by Vancouver Foundation staff and Community Advisors.
- End of April 2026: Invitations sent via email to select organizations to submit a Stage 2 application (oral or written submission). Declined applicants from Stage 1 will also be notified via email.
- May 2026 to June 2026: Stage 2 applications close on June 12, 2026, at 5pm PT.
- June to July 2026: Stage 2 applications reviewed by Vancouver Foundation staff and Community Advisors.
- End of July 2026: Final decisions communicated via email to all Stage 2 applicants.
For further information about the LEVEL BIPOC Grants Program or to apply, click here.
