Phoenix Foundation Prosperity Fund
The Phoenix Foundation of the Boundary Communities is distributing Community Prosperity Funds through our existing funding mechanisms, other community foundations are distributing funds through an open call in spring 2024. Explore the Community Prosperity Fund MAP to find out which community foundations are participating in the open call or distributing funds through other opportunities.
The Community Prosperity Fund is a $25 million investment from the Government of B.C. that advances poverty reduction and social inclusion – announced on the inaugural B.C. Nonprofit Day.
The Community Prosperity Fund is part of the Government of B.C.’s commitment to supporting the non-profit sector and empowering local communities to make local decisions through local community foundations.
Eligible Organizations
You support communities in B.C.;
You are a charity, a non-profit organization, or an Indigenous-serving organization;
You have not received funding from the Lighthouse Organization Fund or Recovery & Resilience Fund or Level BIPOC Grants.
Ineligible Organizations
For-profit organizations;
Unincorporated non-profits;
Recipients of the Lighthouse Organization Fund, Recovery and Resilience Fund or Level BIPOC Grants;
Business non-profit institutions, including business associations, chambers of commerce and condominium associations;
Organizations that provide provincial services, including hospitals, medical centers, schools (both public and private), universities, colleges and regional health authorities, and;
Local governments and regional districts, and organizations that are financially managed by them.
Ineligible Activities
Activities that take place outside of British Columbia, Canada;
Major capital activities, including building infrastructure, purchasing land or buildings;
Partisan, political or election related activities;
Activities that generate a profit, including direct fundraising activities or events;
Activities that benefit only private interests;
Activities that undermine, restrict or infringe on human rights legally protected in Canada;
Sub-granting activities and;
Sponsorship, endowment funds, and donations.
How do I know if my organization, like a library, is eligible?
If your organization has its own accounting and finances separate from the municipality and you meet the other eligibility criteria, you are eligible. But if you do not have separate accounting and finances, you are not.
Eligible Activities
Eligible organizations can apply to the Community Prosperity Fund for operational expenses or project delivery. You get to decide what would benefit your organization most so that you can advance your activities and the incredible work that benefits your community.
We’ve included some project examples below, but please know that the list is not exhaustive and by no means captures the breadth of ways you advance poverty reduction and social inclusion in local communities. If your organization meets the eligibility criteria, we encourage you to apply!
Activity Examples
- A non-profit organization that focuses on local food security is applying to expand its food redistribution program;
- A charity that focuses on jobs for new immigrants is applying so they can continue to pay their rent and operate out of the same building;
- A charity that supports youth with financial literacy is applying to improve its online platform and provide additional webinars on financial literacy;
- A non-profit organization that provides mental health and addictions services is applying to create a branch-out program for new mothers experiencing addiction;
- An Indigenous-serving organization is applying so that they can support language revitalization programs;
- An Indigenous-serving organization that provides justice support to rural communities is applying to cover transportations costs;
- A family centre is applying because they want to create a new branch of services focused on supporting LGBTQ2SIA+ youth, and;
- An Indigenous-serving organization is applying to develop a coalition on food security in their region.
APPLY FOR THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION COMMUNITY PROSPERTY FUND NOW.
Applications are open until midnight June 30, 2024.
Community Grant Application
The Phoenix Foundation of the Boundary Communities Grants are a quick turn-around, high impact, low stress grants for organizations with initiatives and projects in the Boundary Communities of Bridesville, Carmi, Westbridge, Beaverdell, Christian Valley, Rock Creek, Kettle Valley, Midway, Greenwood, Grand Forks and Christina Lake. Grants can be one-year or multi-year based on the project or initiative. Your organization qualifies for this if your project or initiative relates to the categories listed below and works to seek out root causes to local problems rather than dealing with symptoms. Categories are: Animal Welfare; Arts & Culture; Children, Youth and Families; Community Health; Seniors; Health & Welfare; Libraries and Education; Social Justice.
Healthcare Legacy Grant
The Phoenix Foundation of the Boundary Communities, along with GFCU and Gulf & Fraser Credit Unions Legacy Foundation applications are accepted during one application period each year. Applications are now Closed.
The application criteria is listed in the application.
(Note, you will have to create an account with DO SOME GOOD, in order to apply.)
You may be contacted for further information.
Terms and Conditions
Each successful grant applicant will be asked to sign a terms and conditions agreement outlining your obligations in receiving the funds. The Phoenix Foundation uses Trust-Based Philanthropy and provides the granting monies up front based on individual community organizations.