Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Grants
Last updated on March 20, 2025
Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Grants are intended to benefit K-12 students in B.C., by enhancing extracurricular opportunities and promoting parent and community involvement. This page includes information about PAC/DPAC Grants including eligibility criteria, grant amounts, how and when to apply and more.
Learn more about Parent Advisory and District Parent Advisory Grants:
Overview
| Eligibility | Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) or equivalent groups (e.g. parent support groups) at public schools, group 1 or 2 independent schools and First Nation band schools. District Parent Advisory Councils (DPACs) Details provided in Section 3 of the Community Gaming Grants: 2025 PAC & DPAC Program Guidelines (PDF, 3.4MB). |
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| Grant Amount | PAC: $20 per student, with a minimum grant of $2,000 for PACs with fewer than 100 students DPAC: $2,500 per year |
| Application | One application per year. |
| Application Period |
Apply between April 1 and June 30 Late applications are highly unlikely to be funded. |
How to Apply
Step 1: Check that your organization is eligible to apply for a PAC/DPAC Grant by reviewing the PAC & DPAC Grant Guidelines (PDF, 1.8MB) and Conditions (PDF, 130KB). Applicants are encouraged to read both documents in full, as they contain important information about eligibility, application requirements, the use of grant funds, and the responsibilities of grant recipients.
Step 2: Determine when to apply. PAC and DPAC Grant applications must be submitted between April 1 and June 30 each year. Applicants will be notified of the application results by September 30. Late applications will not receive a response until March 31.
Step 3 (New): Ensure your organization has a Business BCeID account. Applicants may also apply using a Basic BCeID account; however, the features for this option are limited. Please visit Types of BCeID for full details. Also see this BCeID info sheet for how these interact with your grant application access.
Step 4: Prepare for your application. Before beginning the online application, please see see the PAC & DPAC Grant Pre-Application Checklist (PDF, 184KB), to ensure that you have all required information and documentation available. This preparation will make applying faster and easier. Additional resources are listed below.
Step 5: Start your application. Go to the Apply Now page to start your online application. Choose the correct form (PAC or DPAC) and the appropriate link for the type of BCeID account you are using (Business or Basic). All required supporting documentation must be attached to the online application. You can save your progress, exit the application, and log back in later.
Step 6: Submit the application. After all required details are entered and all required supporting documentation is attached, click on the "Submit" bottom at the bottom of the form. Once submitted, you will see a confirmation screen with a Confirmation ID number and will be able to save or print a PDF copy.
If you have questions about your application, please refer to the PAC & DPAC Grants FAQs (PDF, 242KB), which answers commonly answered questions, or you may Contact Us by phone or email.
Resources
Additional helpful information and online resources related to Community Gaming Grants are available on the Resources page, including:
Review the Community Gaming Grants: 2025 PAC & DPAC Grant Guidelines for important information about eligibility, application requirements, and recipient responsibilities for PAC and DPAC applicants.
Contact information
Contact the Community Gaming Grants Branch if you have questions about gaming grants in B.C.