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Deadline: October 19, 2026
Program Summary:
The Province of British Columbia is pleased to introduce the BC Inclusive Communities Grants (BC‑ICG) Program, previously known as the BC Multiculturalism and Anti‑Racism Grants program. This refreshed program recentres community‑led projects that advance racial equity and meaningful participation for all British Columbians.
The BC‑ICG Program reinforces the Province’s commitment to fostering inclusive and connected communities, in line with the goals of the Multiculturalism Act and Anti‑Racism Act.
Under the BC Multiculturalism Act and the Anti‑Racism Act, the BC Inclusive Communities Grants (BC‑ICG) Program provides annual funding to support community‑led initiatives that advance multicultural understanding, strengthen racial equity efforts, and foster equitable participation across British Columbia.
How the program works:
The BC‑ICG Program supports projects that promote multiculturalism and racial equity, address discrimination, and strengthen inclusion across British Columbia.
The program includes two funding streams:
Stream 1: Urban community grants
- for organizations and projects in cities such as Metro Vancouver, Surrey, and Greater Victoria
Stream 2: Rural community grants
- for organizations and projects in rural and remote regions such as Interior BC, Northern BC, the Kootenays, and coastal communities
To be eligible for the 2026-27 grant cycle, projects must begin on or after April 1, 2027, and conclude by March 31, 2028.
Eligible project activities:
Stream 1: Urban community grants
Intercultural understanding and exchange
- Community events or dialogues fostering cross‑cultural interaction
- Storytelling sessions, cultural sharing workshops, or collaborative arts projects
Racial equity education and advocacy
- Workshops addressing systemic racism in employment, housing, education, or public services
Community resilience building
- Neighbourhood alliances or racial equity‑focused planning sessions
- Programs supporting participation of underrepresented groups in local decision‑making
Stream 2: Rural community grants
Localized intercultural programs
- Adapted cultural exchange activities in remote settings
- Resource‑sharing initiatives connecting isolated groups with multicultural networks
Racial equity capacity building
- Training on recognizing and responding to racism or hate incidents in smaller communities.
- Awareness sessions on reporting and bystander intervention
Resilience and inclusion initiatives
- Community‑led activities addressing isolation
- Programs fostering trust and racial equity in under‑resourced areas, including Indigenous‑local partnerships
Grant Amount:
Eligible organizations may apply for grants of up to $5,000
Eligible Applicants:
To be eligible organizations must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a registered non-profit incorporated and in good standing under the Societies Act, or a British Columbia-based federally registered charity in good standing
- Be a non-profit society serving Indigenous and/or racialized communities or faith-based communities that experience racialization as a result of their faith
- Be operational at the time of application
- Have a British Columbia address
- Have an annual budget under $1 million