Apply to Gaming for Capital Grants to Cover the Costs of COVID-19

The Community Gaming Capital Project Grant program provides $5 million annually to not-for-profit organizations throughout BC, to support the completion of inclusive, accessible capital projects that meet community-identified needs and priorities. Not-for-profit organizations can apply for a grant (up to a maximum of $250,000) between June 19 and August 14, with decisions communicated by the end of November 2020.

The program has been adjusted this year to address some of the financial challenges that organizations are facing due to COVID-19. Applications from all eligible organizations are encouraged; however, funding for 2020-21 will prioritize applications from organizations that are facing increased demand for services due to the pandemic as well as organizations that need to make modifications or purchase items to support physical distancing and/or virtual delivery (e.g. installing protective shields and barriers, kitchen reconfigurations, renovations to expand hand-washing, computer hardware, etc.). The Province is also increasing the amount it covers from 50% to 80% of the total cost of eligible capital projects directly related to COVID-19.

More information about the program is available here.

If organizations have questions about the Community Gaming Capital Grant program, they can email CommunityGamingGrants@gov.bc.ca, or call program staff during business hours at 250-356-1081.