Apply for Grants
In our on-going effort to connect people who care with causes that matter, the Victoria Foundation invites applications from charitable organizations in the coming months. Due to our charter, most of our discretionary granting must be to benefit citizens of the Greater Victoria Capital Regional District and southern Gulf Islands. There are several exceptions however, please see below.
Community Granting
Leaders of registered charities who are seeking funding from the Victoria Foundation's Community Grants are required first to read the guidelines and preview the appropriate application form linked to the category that applies to you. Please call a member of the Grants team at 250.381.5532 to assess your project's eligibility before completing and submitting your request.
2010 deadlines:
- July 30, 2010 for all organizations that have not applied to the Victoria Foundation since 2005.
- September 1, 2010 for all other organizations.
- December 2010: Notification of grant approvals and denials.
Documents for applicants:
- Guidelines for Grant Seekers for fall cycle 2010
- Application Form for community grants
- Final Report Template for Grant Recipients - see what we expect before you start.
Provincial Funds
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Action Fund
This fund is currently not accepting applications. The majority of the funds were distributed in 2007/2008 and are currently in progress.
Adoption and Permanency
The Lex Reynolds Adoption & Permanency Trust Fund is now accepting Applications for Fall 2010 full and research grants. The deadline for submissions is September 15th. Please see the Lex Reynolds Adoption & Permanency Trust Fund page for details.
Scholarships
Scholarship applications are located at separate websites which can be found by following the links below:
Youth Education Assistance Fund
Irving K. Barber Scholarship Society - Transfer scholarship program deadline is September 30th.
Grant seekers can review our other sources of funding section for ideas about alternate potential supporters for your project. The Victoria Foundation encourages partnerships.
