Deadline: 26-Aug-22
The BC Rehab Foundation is now accepting applications for the British Columbia (BC) Rehab Project Grant Program to create opportunities for the full participation of people with physical disabilities.
BC Rehab is committed to equal opportunities and improving community accessibility throughout the province.
They encourage projects that involve multiple community partners, promote universal access, has clearly defined objectives and demonstrate community support.
Their project grants are intended to support initiatives and projects designed to benefit people with disabilities. Some examples of organizations they have supported through their project grant program include the Disabled Independent Gardener Association’s urban gardening program, the Community Recreational Initiative Society’s Adaptive Adventures program and a supported housing development for brain injury survivors in Campbell River.
Funding Information
The BC Rehab allocation committee does not impose a funding limit, but the average approved funding requested falls between $2,000 and $5,000.
Eligible Projects
- Be consistent with BC Rehab’s mission of supporting efforts to create inclusive communities in BC and expand opportunities for people living with disabilities
- Demonstrate the extent to which the project will create an sustainable and lasting impact
- Have a reasonable and thorough program budget that breaks down costs and revenue
- Establish a tangible timeline
- Have a capable project leader or team in place to see the project through from start to finish
- Set out measurable objectives to evaluation program success
- Prove that there is community support for the proposed undertaking and estimates the amount of people from the disability community who will benefits from the project
Eligibility Criteria
Funds are available to non-profit organizations or community groups based in British Columbia.
Evaluation Criteria
- The extent to which accessibility needs in the community will be met through this program
- Cost effectiveness and a thorough project budget, including a list of other funders or pending funding applications
- History of the applicant organizations service to the community
- Ability of the lead organization to maintain the program or project and complete it on time and on budget
- The recognition provided to BC Rehab for sponsoring this initiative
- Evidence of community support, especially from members of the community who have a physical disability
For more information, visit BC Rehab Foundation.
For more information, visit https://bcrehab.com/applications/project-grant/