Community Grants 2027
Administered by West Vancouver Foundation
About this grant
West Vancouver Foundation Community Grants support charitable organisations working to create and sustain a healthy and vibrant North Shore, funding a wide range of organisational needs around connection and belonging. Multi-year funding is available in some cases (2 years). In 2026 over $1.1 million in grant requests were received.
Key facts
Eligibility requirements
All of the following criteria must be met:
- Registered charity or qualified donee serving the West Vancouver / North Shore community
- Non-registered charities may apply in formal partnership with a registered charity; select non-qualified donees may also be eligible
- Organisations that received a multi-year grant for 2026 & 2027 cannot apply for another grant in 2027
Application tips
Grant details are sourced from official public databases and reviewed weekly. Eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines may change without notice. Always confirm details on the West Vancouver Foundation website before applying.
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