Key dates
- Applications open: August 11, 2025
- Applications close: September 2, 2025
- Council report: November 25, 2025
Review eligibility criteria and the types of projects we are looking for PDF file (172 KB).
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A planner can help if you need:
- Accessibility accommodations
- Support as a first-time applicant
- Help with additional questions or concerns
About the program: 2025 anti-Black racism
Based on the recommendations outlined in the interim anti-Black racism report PDF file (377 KB) and learnings from the Equity Framework PDF file (4 MB), this year's SIP will continue to support capacity-building projects within self-defined, Black-led, and Black-serving nonprofit organizations across Vancouver.
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Past programs
Review past projects funded through the Social Innovation Project grants:
- 2024 Social Policy Innovation project grant PDF file (630 KB)
- 2023 Social Policy Innovation project grant PDF file (343 KB)
- 2019 Social Policy Innovation project grants PDF file (240 KB)
- 2018 Social Policy Innovation project grants PDF file (186 KB)
- 2017 Social Policy Innovation project grants PDF file (99 KB)