The BC Rehab Foundation is offering grants to support initiatives and projects designed to benefit people with disabilities.
The intent of the BC Rehab Project Grant program is 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.
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. Event sponsorship requests are considered only when the undertaking will have a direct and proven impact on people with disabilities.
Eligible Projects
In general, eligible projects will:
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. Please note that accessible playgrounds and expenditures for equipment, programming or work completed prior to the date of the application approval will not be eligible for funding under this program.
