BVCF PROSPERITY FUND
Timeline
Selection Process
Eligibility
non-qualifying
Application Form
Funded by the Government of British Columbia through the Community Prosperity Fund
The Bulkley Valley Community Foundation is excited to announce we will be disbursing $185,000.00 through a one-time granting cycle named the Bulkley Valley Community Foundation Prosperity Fund.
The funds are being received from the Community Prosperity Fund, a $25 million investment from the Government of British Columbia (B.C.) that advances poverty reduction and social inclusion—announced on the inaugural B.C. Nonprofit Day. This fund is part of the Government of B.C.’s commitment to supporting the non-profit sector and empowering local communities to make local decisions.
The fund is for organizations that are planning initiatives related to poverty reduction and social inclusion.
Timeline
- Applications open Thursday, September 12, 2024
- Applications close Friday, October 18, 2024
- Applications reviewed October 21 – November 8, 2024
- Applicants notified by week of November 11, 2024
- Project activities related to this initiative must be completed by June 30, 2027
Eligibility
Eligible Organizations
- Your organization Is located within the area the Bulkley Valley Community Foundation serves (Kitwanga through to Topley/Granisle);
- You are requesting funding for a project located in our area;
- You are a charity, a non-profit organization, or an Indigenous-serving organization;
- You have not received funding from the Lighthouse Organizations Fund or Recovery & Resilience Fund or Level BIPOC Grants.
Qualified Donees: Charities registered with the CRA, including Indigenous-serving
organizations registered with the CRA
Non-qualified Donees: Incorporated non-profits registered with the Government of B.C.,
or federally incorporated.
Indigenous-serving organizations listed by British Columbia
Assembly of First Nations or the Government of B.C.
* Non-Qualified Donees will need to work in partnership with a collaborating organization to apply
Eligible Activities
Eligible organizations can apply to the Bulkley Valley Community Foundation for operational expenses or project delivery. Organizations and projects must be geared toward the poverty reduction and/or social inclusion sectors to be considered.
Some project examples below, but please know that the list is not exhaustive and by no means captures the breadth of ways you may advance poverty reduction and social inclusion in our communities.
Examples
- A non-profit organization that focuses on local food security is applying to expand its food redistribution program;
- A charity that supports youth with financial literacy is applying to improve its online platform and provide additional webinars on financial literacy
- An Indigenous-serving organization is applying so that they can support language revitalization programs;
- A family centre is applying because they want to create a new branch of services focused on supporting LGBTQ2SIA+ youth
- A charity that focuses on jobs for new immigrants is applying so they can continue to pay their rent and operate out of the same building;
- A non-profit organization that provides mental health and addiction services is applying to create a branch-out program for new mothers experiencing addiction;
- An Indigenous-serving organization that provides justice support to rural communities is applying to cover transportation costs, and:
- An Indigenous-serving organization is applying to develop a coalition on food security in their region.
Eligible Expenses
- Staff salaries and employment-related costs;
- Contractors and fees for professional services;
- Travel expenses;
- Training and events;
- Rent;
- Gift Cards;
- Honorariums;
- Transit passes and;
- Administration.
Non-Qualifying/Ineligiable
IneIigible Organizations
- For-profit organizations;
- Unincorporated non-profits;
- Recipients of the Lighthouse Organizations Fund, Recovery & Resilience Fund or LEVEL BIPOC Grants
- Business non-profit institutions, including business associations, chambers of commerce and condominium associations;
- Organizations that provide provincial services, including hospitals, medical centres, schools (both public and private), universities, colleges, and regional health authorities, and:
- Local governments and regional districts, and organizations that are financially managed by them.
IneIigible Activities
- Activities that take place outside of the Bulkley Valley Community Foundation area;
- Major capital activities, including building infrastructure, purchasing land or buildings;
- Partisan, political or election-related activities;
- Activities that generate a profit, including direct fundraising activities or events;
- Activities that benefit only private interests;
- Activities that undermine, restrict or infringe on human rights legally protected in Canada;
- Sub-granting activities, and;
- Sponsorship, endowment funds, and donations.
IneIigible Expenses
- Expenses incurred prior to your application being approved;
- Expenses incurred after June 30, 2027
- Expenses that have already been paid for by another funding source (Organizations may receive funding from other sources, but those funds may not cover the same expenses).
- Purchasing land or buildings, real estate fees, and related costs;
- Setting aside funds for losses or potential future liabilities and contingencies;
- Legal penalties, including fines and other punitive measures;
- Taxes for which an organization is eligible for a tax rebate;
- Individual membership fees for private clubs (e.g. golf clubs, gyms);
- Costs associated with profit-making activities, including fundraising activities;
- The financing of deficits;
- The purchase or sale of alcohol or cannabis, financing related licenses or permits or capital renovations or repairs to facilities or spaces used to sell alcohol or cannabis;
- Political activities supporting or opposing any political party, elected representative, or candidate for public office;
- Activities which are religious or include a requirement to participate in any dimensions of faith or that only benefit your members (for example, a church running a community-based kitchen can apply for supplies and staffing costs are eligible, but not primarily religious activities);
- Capital renovations or repairs of premises used exclusively for religious observance or practice, and;
- Activities, projects or services carried out or provided outside of Canada
Selection Process
**NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US: This principle recognizes that individuals with lived experience know what is best for themselves and their community and that their participation is integral to success. When
the principle is used, the organization’s work is guided by the needs and aspirations of the people being
served. These people served are provided meaningful opportunities for participation in activity planning,
leadership, evaluation, and promotion.
We encourage you to contact us at info@bvcf.ca if you have any questions not addressed in this guide.
Additional Information
Budget
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In your application you will be asked to complete a simple budget outlining expenses you expect to incur for the duration of your activities. Expenses can begin once your application has been approved and a funding agreement signed and can continue until June 30,2027.
Recipient Check-Ins
Organizations approved for funding will sign a funding agreement outlining their responsibilities for participating in the Bulkley Valley Community Foundation Prosperity Fund, including check-ins. Check-ins are a chance for approved organizations to share how activities are progressing and reflect on the impact of the funding. Over the grant period, there will be a few short check-ins, which are a space to summarize your activities and how the funding is being used.
How to Apply
Organizations may submit one application for funding. Applications can be found below and must be submitted via email to info@bvcf.ca. Applications will be accepted from September 12th through October 18th.
Application Form