Who can apply

Eligible applicants include:

• Local or regional governments (e.g., municipalities, regional districts, incorporated rural communities, local service district)
• Organizations created by local or regional governments
• Incorporated not-for-profit organizations, including co-operatives and business improvement areas
• Indigenous organizations such as Indigenous-led not-for-profits and organizations which include but are not limited to First Nations as represented by their Chief and Council, Tribal Councils, Indigenous Representative Organizations, Inuit organizations, and Métis Settlements
  • Approximately 10% of the BCSF program will support Indigenous projects.

Note: Individuals, businesses, and provincial or territorial governments are not eligible under the BCSF.

All eligible recipients must be legal entities capable of entering into legally binding agreements.