News & Updates
Federal Announcement on Rent Assistance Aids Charities and Non-Profits
A major announcement this morning provides commercial rent assistance that will apply to not-for-profits and charities - “This program will lower rent by 75 per cent for small businesses that have been affected by COVID-19.” https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/04/24/prime-minister-announces-partnerships-provinces-and-territories?utm_content=buffer7c1c7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffe
COVID 19 Resource Lists
A comprehensive and evolving list from Imagine Canada imaginecanada.ca/en/covid19
And from Heritage BC https://heritagebc.ca/covid-19-and-the-heritage-sector/
Legal Lunch & Learn: Commercial Leases in Times of Trouble
Presented by Pacific Legal Education and Outreach Society - Law for Non-Profits
Guest: Grant Haddock of Haddock & Company Lawyers, moderated by Martha Rans
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
12:00–1:00pm
Free webinar via Zoom
COVID19 and its impact on Not-for-profits, social enterprises and the artist/creative sector
COVID19 is affecting so many people—individuals, families, friends and communities. SPRE is acutely aware of the challenges being faced by the NPO sector in this time of uncertainty, and of their incredible work supporting community and in particular vulnerable populations. We are here to help in what ever way we can—our 19 members are each active within their network of not-for-profits, social enterprises and artist/creative sectors. There are so many excellent resources to help organizations—at this time SPRE is focusing on just a few with links below to other sites and in separate news and resources posts where deeper info may be found. Be safe and let’s all care for each other—those close to us and those we may not know, but who are equally important members of our communities.
Information for Canadian Heritage grants and contributions recipients related to COVID-19 https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/information-covid-19.html
BC Museums Association http://museumsassn.bc.ca/
BC Housing https://www.bchousing.org/COVID-19
Imagine Canada Press Release - COVID 19 impact on charitable sector
Imagine Canada’s press release on the impact of 3 months of restrictions on the charitable sector as a result of Covid19 draws a devastating picture. The financial and employment impacts are staggering and without support will collapse many in the sector. Leading the way, Imagine Canada is advocating for a federal investment support package for the sector to stabilize organizations enabling them to continue critical programs and services. For more on the initiative, to add your name to the list of organizations, or find details on where to send your own letters, go to https://imaginecanada.ca/en/covid19#newmode-embed-10774-17615
Social Purpose Real Estate Law Conference – Online and Free March 27
This half-day conference will examine the legal, policy, and practical aspects of NPOs accessing and developing real estate with a focus on public lands while ensuring they serve public purposes in perpetuity. Drawing on experts from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, this conference is ideal for nonprofit and government professionals trying to understand the barriers and current strategies to unlock the social purpose potential of real estate in Canada.
City of Vancouver Social Policy Capital Grants
Opening Monday March 9, 2020. Deadline for applications is Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 4:30 PM The Social Policy Capital Grants program provides matching grant support for small scale social infrastructure improvements in Vancouver. These could include: health and safety upgrades; renovations or additions to better deliver programs and serve clients; or planning and feasibility studies for future construction.
Application forms and further information, including eligibility, can be found here starting March 9: https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/capital-grants-program.aspx
CIRA’s Community Investment Program grants - deadline Feb.25
CIRA’s Community Investment Program grants fund innovative community internet projects to build a resilient, trusted and secure internet for all Canadians. https://cira.ca/improving-canadas-internet/grants
Application Opens Jan 15
Info Webinar on applying Jan 23
Deadline for Application Feb 25
Who can apply? Non-profit organizations, Registered Charities, Academics (university / college)
What are our priority funding areas:
Infrastructure, Digital literacy, Cybersecurity, Community leadership
While CIRA’s granting program will consider applications that benefit all Canadians, in 2020 we’re especially looking for initiatives that benefit:
- Students (kindergarten to grade 12 and post-secondary)
- Northern, rural and Indigenous communities
2020 City of Vancouver Cultural Infrastructure Grants - Deadline March 11
Arts and culture facilities are essential to every vibrant, healthy community. We offer funding to help non-profit organizations buy, build, renovate, or expand a cultural space.
| Current status: | Open |
| Applications available: | January 15, 2020 |
| Deadline for submissions: | March 11, 2020 at 4pm |
Contact us
Debra Bodner
Cultural Planner
604-873-7211
debra.bodner
@vancouver.ca
Diane Blunt
Cultural Planner
604-829-9307
diane.blunt
@vancouver.ca
Eligible applicants
Your organization must be a registered Vancouver-based non-profit society, charitable organization, or non-profit cooperative with a strong cultural mandate having an independent, active governing body composed of volunteers. Local First Nations Band Councils and Urban Indigenous non-profit organizations are also eligible to apply.
We don't fund organizations that:
- Focus on health care, education, sports, recreation, or religion
Eligible projects
Your organization may apply for this grant to:
- Plan or undertake feasibility studies for future capital projects
- Complete capital projects
- Buy, build, renovate, or expand a cultural facility
The funding cannot pay for:
- Regular or routine repair and maintenance
- Part of ongoing, day-to-day operations
- Work that is already underway or completed
- Administrative costs not directly related to the project
- Projects not located in Vancouver
New Sector Report from the USA Nonprofit Center Network
Find the latest results of the 2019 Shared Space Sector Survey. The survey offers the latest data on all types of spaces and centres, tenant mixes, space size, revenues and much more. Download a free copy.