Capital Project Grants
Each year a portion of the $140 million Community Gaming Grants program budget is allocated to capital projects undertaken by not-for-profit organizations that have a total cost of more than $20,000. The purpose of the sector is to enable the not-for-profit organizations to complete capital projects that provide significant benefit to communities.
At a Glance: Capital Project Sector Information for 2018/19
| Overview | 2018 Capital Projects Sector Guide (PDF – 2MB) |
|---|---|
| Organization Eligibility |
Not-for-profit organizations providing programs or services of direct benefit to the broader community. See Section 2.1 in the Sector Guide. |
| Project Eligibility |
Viable capital projects that are primarily for community benefit and are accessible to the public will be considered in three categories:
See Section 2.2 in the Sector Guide. |
| Financial Eligibility |
Applicants must have matching funds. See Section 2.3 in the Sector Guide. |
| Grant Amount |
The total requested grant amount must be between 20-50 per cent of the total estimated project cost. The maximum grant amount is $250,000. |
| Application |
One application per organization per year. One project per application. Capital Project Grants are awarded on a one grant per project basis. Successful applicants are ineligible to re-apply for additional funding for the same project in subsequent years. |
| Application Period | Apply from June 1 to July 31, 2018 Final notification*: October 31, 2018 *Final notification date is the latest date that applicants will be notified about the result of their application. |
| Processing Fee | None |
| Processing Time | Applicants will be notified by the appropriate final notification date (see above). |
Capital Project Sector Webinar
The Community Gaming Grants Branch will host a live webinar May 23, 2018 to provide information on the Capital Projects Grant Sector. To register for the webinar visit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4996632026373331203.
Resources
Additional information, documents, and forms related to the Capital Project Grants Sector are available in this section. Click below to see more information about these resources. Click "Expand All" if you want to see all of the information or if you want to print this page.
The document below is intended to help you gather the correct information before you start your online application.
This document provides a step-by-step preview of what you will see during your online application for a Capital Project Grant. It includes application instructions as well as tips and suggestions for completing your application.
This document includes commonly asked questions about using the Gaming Online Service website to apply for a Capital Projects Grant and understanding the Sector Guide.
The documents below are examples of financial documents that you will be asked to provide during your online application. These types of documents are referenced in the pre-application checklists.
- Example: Organization Balance Sheet (PDF)
- Example: Organization Revenue and Expense Statement (PDF)
- Example: Organization Budget (PDF)
This document is the authoritative guide to eligibility, the application process, assessment criteria and the appropriate use of funds. 2018 Capital Projects Sector Guide (PDF – 2MB).
Capital Project Grants Presentation:
A new informational presentation will be posted in advance of the next intake of the Capital Project Grants sector.
Contact Us
To inquire about Capital Project Sector Grant applications, please use the email and phone contact information below.
Phone (Victoria): 250 356-1081
Toll-free within B.C.: 1 800 663-7867 ask to be transferred to the number above
