Deadline: 14-Jan-2025
The Vancouver Foundation Transforming Systems Grants (TSG) funds organizations advancing systemic change by addressing the root causes of inequality and supporting those most affected to shape their own futures.
It is intended to support organizations that prioritize intersectionality, allyship and mutual liberation in their efforts to challenge oppressive systems.
Purpose
- These grants were designed to support operational costs, rather than specific projects, for organizations that are advancing systemic change by addressing the root causes of systems of oppression.
- Funding is intended to support existing work and can be used for one or more of the following:
- Sustaining, deepening, and/or expanding current operations and initiatives;
- Building or expanding networks or strategic partnerships;
- Amplifying reach and effectiveness.
Funding Information
- Transforming Systems Grants has a funding commitment of $9 million.
- There are 30 awards available for operational grants of $100,000 per year for three years.
Eligible Expenses
- Staffing costs including salaries and benefits, professional development, training and coaching etc
- Administration and overhead
- Capacity building including strategic planning, board governance and partnership development etc
- Relationship and network building
- Communications and outreach
- Program delivery costs
- Technology and infrastructure investments
Ineligible Expenses
- Activities and programs that take place, or benefit communities, primarily outside of BC
- Endowment funds or capital campaigns
- Operating deficits or after-the-fact support
- Debt retirement
- Monetary reserves
- Mortgage pay-downs
- Large public infrastructure projects
- Activities deemed not charitable as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for a Transforming Systems Grant, your organization’s primary purpose must be for community benefit AND, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- Your organization is a qualified donee operating in British Columbia.
- Your organization is a registered non-profit society that has been operating in British Columbia since January 1, 2024.
- Your organization is an unregistered non-profit society that has been operating in British Columbia since January 1, 2024, that will have society registration by February 28, 2025.
- Your organization is a community service co-operative operating in British Columbia.
For more information, visit Vancouver Foundation.