Non-profit sector

Non-profits are an important social and economic force. B.C. is home to over 29,000 non-profits. The sector employs over 86,000 people throughout the province. It contributes $6.7 billion to B.C.'s economy.

They are critical to our COVID recovery as they:

Build and maintain community resilience
Support our most vulnerable
Promote art, culture and sport
Provide essential services

The Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits supports the non-profit sector.

Services and information topics

Grants, funding and supports

A number of provincial and federal funding opportunities are available to non-profit organizations.

Resources

The BC Government has resources and helpful information to support non-profit organizations.

Non-profit engagement

Government engages non-profits to better understand their needs to support British Columbians. Parliamentary Secretary Sharma meets regularly with non-profits to learn more about the sector.

Social Services Sector Roundtable

B.C. non-profits newsletter

Read about government’s support for non-profits with the B.C. Non-Profits Newsletter.

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