Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Community Programs
Community Enhancement Grants
Agency
Local
GrantWatch ID#
148681
Funding Source
Geographic Focus
Canada: British Columbia: City of Prince Rupert;
Important Dates
Deadline: 08/28/26 4:00 PM
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Grant Description
Grants and in-kind services to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for community activities that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include arts and culture, community programming and spaces, events, and recreation. Programs and services must benefit the City of Prince Rupert.
The City of Prince Rupert supports the enhancement of a positive quality of life for all its residents, and Prince Rupert City Council has recognized that one means of helping to achieve this goal is through an annual Community Enhancement Grants program.
Grant Types:
- Seed Grants
- Start up (seed) grant funding for not for profit and/or volunteer organizations to develop projects of benefit to the City of Prince Rupert and its residents which would demonstrate value through community pride.
- Projects - One-Time-Only projects, which respond to:
- Health, social and cultural needs within Prince Rupert;
- Have a specific set of goals and objectives; and,
- Have a defined start and finish date.
- Programs and Services - Ongoing programs and services which:
- Contribute to the health, social and cultural well-being of Prince Rupert residents; or,
- Contribute to the general interest and advantage of the City.
- Events (Community Promotion) - Events that have the following 3 characteristics:
- Enhance and contribute to the cultural life of Prince Rupert, which promote community involvement and spirit;
- Have a defined start and finish date (but may also be held annually); and,
- Promote Prince Rupert outside the City.
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Additional Eligibility Criteria
Programs/Activities/Events must be sponsored by a local not-for-profit organization.
Pre-Application Information
Your application must be submitted by 4:00 pm on the deadline, which closes August 28th, 2026.
Estimated Size of Grant
Grant requests include cash grants, special grants, services-in-kind, and inventory (such as sand and gravel).
Contact Information
Return completed City of Prince Rupert Grant Applications and enclosures to:
City of Prince Rupert
Administration
424 3rd Avenue West
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L7
cityhall@princerupert.ca
If you have general questions regarding your application, please contact Heather MacRae, Administration Department at 250-627-0937.
City of Prince Rupert
Administration
424 3rd Avenue West
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L7
cityhall@princerupert.ca
If you have general questions regarding your application, please contact Heather MacRae, Administration Department at 250-627-0937.
RFP & Supporting Documents
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