RESOURCES

All students should have the opportunity to learn about and participate in STEM. That’s why we have put together a list of funding opportunities for communities as well as scholarships and awards for individual students.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITIES

NameLinkPurposeAmount
McConnell Foundation Click HereGrants to support innovative approaches to social, cultural, economic and environmental challenges. $1,500,000 - $200,000
WorkBC Indigenous Communities Stream Click HereThis stream provides funding to communities for the occupational skills training and supports needed to meet local labour market needs. The maximum funding per application is $300,000



The maximum funding per participant is $15,000 per fiscal year (April 1 to March 31)
Gov BC Community Gaming Grants Click HereTo support their delivery of ongoing programs and services that meet the needs of their communities. Local organizations: up to $125,000 per year



Regional/Provincial organizations: up to $250,000 per year
FNPSS Stream 1 – Community Projects Click HereLocal food security initiatives, employment opportunities, training and skills opportunities, strengthening of the community and support decolonization $100,000
Letstalk Bell Diversity Fund Click HereThe Diversity Fund aids Canadian organizations reducing mental illness stigma and improving mental health support for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities. $100,000
FNPSS Stream 2 – Planning Projects Click HereThis funding supports First Nations in planning and engaging communities to develop strategies for well-being and poverty reduction locally. $50,000
Telus Indigenous Communities Fund Click HereFlexible grant funding to Indigenous-led programs supporting Indigenous Peoples in Canada across all provinces and territories. Up to $50,000
Nanaimo Foundation Book of Giving Opportunities Click HereThroughout the year, grants are awarded from Nanaimo Foundation Family Impact & Lasting Legacy Funds and a series of smaller funds that address specialized areas. $50,000 - $500
NutritionLink Click HereGrants to support and sponsor food security projects through nutritional education and food skill building for vulnerable British Columbia residents. $10,000 - $2,000
Safeway Donations and Sponsorship
Click HereFocus on building healthy communities by supporting human health and nutrition, hunger prevention, people with disabilities and community-based activities. Under $10,000
Northern Indigenous Health Click HereSupporting community-based health and wellness initiatives. $8,000 -> Northern Indigenous Wellness Funding Awards, $5,000 -> Indigenous Health Metis Community Wellness Award, $10,000 -> IMAGINE Grants
S’cool Life Fund Click HereFunding projects for students aligned with DREAMS – Drama, Recreation, Extra-Curricular, Arts, Music or Sports. $3,000
I·SPARC Equipment Grant Program Click HereFacilitators may purchase equipment for Indigenous community group activities $3,000 - $500
Jumpstart CanadiantireIndividual Child Grant Click HereThey provide financial aid to families for various sports and physical activities, ensuring access for all children, including boxing, bowling, skating, skiing, and more. $600
HCTF GO Grants Click HereFocus on outdoors, hands-on experiences and field trips. $600
Kidsport BC Grant Click HereGrants for children ages 18 and under to participate in a sport season of their choice. $400 per child
Northern Development Initiatives Trust Click HereWorking with communities, First Nations, and others to build a stronger North. Several Ranges
United Way Lower Mainland Click HereVarious grant and funding opportunities. Several Ranges
Royal Bank of Canada Click HereA variety of community grant opportunities. Ranging
ViaSport Grant Funding Programs Click HereVarious sport-related grant opportunities. Ranging
Prince George Community Foundation Click HereGrants addressing critical issues and opportunities in Health, Art and Culture, Social Services, Environment Education, Sports and Recreation. Ranging
Jumpstart Canadiantire Community Development Grant Click HereProgramming Support: Grants are awarded to help organizations develop or sustain the delivery of sport or physical activity-based programs.



Operational Support: Grants are awarded to help organizations build their capacity to provide more inclusive, equitable, safe sport participant experiences.
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Good Sports Grant Click HereAn equipment grant for organizations serving youth between 3-18 years old. N/A
Right to Play Program Click HereSupport and training for the Promoting Life-skills in Aboriginal Youth (PLAY) Program. N/A
Breakfast Club of Canada Click HereProvides schools with the necessary funds, kitchen equipment, training, tools and food donations. Help build a breakfast program tailored to students’ needs and adapted to fit their specific realities, including space scheduling issues. N/A
Terrace Community Foundation Click HereGrants for projects that provide a service to the community, or resolve a community challenge. N/A
McCreary Centre Society Click HereBC youth (ages 12–19) from school districts that participated in the 2018 BC Adolescent Health Survey can deliver a project to improve youth health in their school or community. N/A
Shell in the Community Click HereFunding for community projects and initiatives that are located near our Shell facilities and exploration interests throughout Canada. N/A
Computers for Schools BC
Click HereIncreasing access to technology by offering low cost and free computers to schools and school boards. N/A
Honda Canada Foundation Click HereFunding can be granted to charitable groups with CRA status such as educational institutions. N/A

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS LIST

Name of Award Link to Application Amount
UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards Click HereUp to $80,000
UBC Presidential Scholars Award for Indigenous Secondary Students Click Here$20,000 - $5,000
TD Canada Click Here$15,000
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Women's Scholarship – Women’s Program Application 2024 Click Here$12,500
Spitz Fellows Program Click HereAbove $10,000
British Columbia Arts Council Click Here$6,000
Musqueam First Nation Scholarship Click Here$5,500
Don McBain Click Here$5,000
BC Scholarship Society Click Here$5,000 - $1,000
Horatio Alger Indigenous Achievement Scholarship Click Here$2,500
NUPGE Scholarships for Indigenous Students Click Here$2,500
James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Creative Writing Awards Click Here$2,500
Cheekbone Beauty Scholarship Fund Click Here$2,500
HSA BURSARIES FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS Click Here$2,000
BCAAFC First Citizens Fund Click Here$2,000 - $700
Alex Tutschek FCPA, FCA Award for Indigenous Student High School Achievement Click Here$1,500
USW Indigenous Scholarships Click Here$1,500
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Women in Education Bursary – Women’s Program Application 2024 Click Here$1,250
J. Michael Waldram Memorial Model Forest Fellowship Click Here$1,000
Helen Bassett Commemorative Student Award Click Here$1,000
Petro-Canada Award for Indigenous Students Click Here$750
Animikii Scholarship Click Here$500
Indspire Bursaries and Scholarships Click HereRanges
Métis Nation British Columbia Click HereRanges
New Relationship Trust Click HereN/A
BCAAFC Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP) Click HereN/A