The Government of British Columbia announced $60 million to help nonprofit organizations do their crucial work on Oct. 30, which is being declared Nonprofit Recognition Day. The Vancouver Foundation will disperse the grants to eligible organizations.

Four separate types of organizations will be supported by this new funding: B.C.’s community foundations; large, multi-service “lighthouse organizations” with provincial or regional footprints; small local nonprofits affected by the pandemic; and organizations run by and supporting people in the Indigenous, Black and people of colour (IBPOC) community. Click here to learn more about the grants.

October 30 has been proclaimed BC Nonprofit Day, an occasion to celebrate the nonprofit sector, and create a deeper understanding of the people and communities that non-profits support. It also serves as an opportunity to recognize the dedication of staff and volunteers who work each day to strengthen our communities. This new provincial day of recognition is supported by the Vancity Community Foundation, Vancouver Foundation, Victoria Foundation, Vantage Point, Bhayana Family Foundation, United Way BC, United Way Southern Vancouver Island, and YMCA BC. Read more about the new recognition day here.