Deadline: 28-Jan-25
The Real Estate Foundation of BC makes grants to support projects that advance sustainability, equity, and social justice in relation to land use and real estate practices in BC.
Their mandate is to support projects that involve law and policy reform, applied research, community engagement, and professional and public education. They are grateful for the guidance they have received over many years from diverse knowledge holders, experts, and community leaders, who have helped them identify their funding priorities.
Goal
- More and more, REFBC’s funded projects uphold or advance the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
Priorities
- Land Use
- Relationships between people and the land promote thriving, resilient communities and natural environments for current and future generations.
- Fresh Water
- Freshwater ecosystems are healthy, sustainable, and intrinsically valued.
- Built Environments
- Built environments support inclusive, thriving communities and a high quality of life without undermining natural systems.
- Food Sovereignty
- Land is protected and enhanced to support thriving local sustainable food systems. Food sovereignty is enhanced for communities, particularly communities historically denied control over food systems through colonization.
- Real Estate Profession
- Real estate professionals, industry groups, and their partners demonstrate leadership and innovation in advancing sustainable and equitable land use, built environments, climate action, and real estate practices that improve quality of life for all residents.
Funding Information
- REFBC awards grants for a wide range of projects. There is no “typical” grant and the amount of funding given will vary depending on the type of work, the project location(s), and the number of partners and funders involved:
- For small, grassroots projects, grants tend to range from $5,000 to $50,000.
- For larger or province-wide projects, grants tend to range from $50,000 to over $100,000.
- For complex, multi-year programs and initiatives, grants tend to range from $100,000 to $300,000.
Eligible Costs
- Grants can be used to cover project-related costs, including:
- Staffing and program delivery
- Project coordination
- Communications
- Consultant fees
- Workshops and training
- Travel, convening, and meeting expenses
- Ceremony and cultural protocols
- Honoraria
- Building cultural competency
Ineligible Costs
- Even if a project meets their eligibility criteria, there are a few activities and costs that they don’t fund, including:
- Capital costs, such as land or buildings
- Activities that primarily provide financial benefits for individuals
- Partisan political activities
- Debt retirement, endowments, reserves, mortgage paydowns, or retroactive funding
Eligible Activities
- REFBC grants can support the following activities:
- Law and policy reform
- Applied research
- Community engagement
- Professional education
- Public education
Eligibility Criteria
- General Grants
- These grants can fund projects led by First Nations, non-profits, and other organizations working on projects relating to land use or real estate in BC.
- Organizations eligible to apply for funding:
- First Nations
- Charities and societies
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Universities and colleges
- Trade associations
- Local and regional governments
- Community contribution companies (C3s)
- They prioritize applications from Indigenous-led organizations.
Ineligibility Criteria
- They do not accept applications from individuals or for-profit companies.
For more information, visit Real Estate Foundation of BC.