Community Gaming Grants

Last updated on January 15, 2025

The Community Gaming Grants program distributes $140 million annually from commercial gambling revenues, to not-for-profit organizations. Grants support the delivery of ongoing programs and the completion of capital projects that directly benefit communities throughout B.C. Explore online resources and learn more about the available grants.

Three different types of grants are available through the Community Gaming Grants program. The links below provide additional information and resources specific to each type of grant:

  • Program Grants provide funding to not-for-profit organizations to support the delivery of accessible and inclusive programs and services to communities across the province.
     
  • Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Grants provide funding to PACs and DPACs, to benefit K-12 students through enhanced extracurricular opportunities and increased parent and community engagement.
     
  • Capital Project Grants provide funding to not-for-profit organizations, to support the completion of capital projects that provide significant benefit to the community.

Additional Resources

Online Application Resources (including pre-application checklists, example documents, and application tutorials) are provided to support applicants through the process of preparing and submitting an online application for funding.

Other important documents and forms (e.g. program guidelines, conditions, financial reporting forms, etc.) and program information (including Frequently Asked Questions) are also available on the Documents, Forms & Checklists page.

News & Updates

To learn about what's new at Community Gaming Grants, visit the News & Updates page.

Contact information

Contact the Community Gaming Grants Branch if you have questions about gaming grants in B.C.