Non-profit SMART Grants
Non-Profit SMART Grants support Basin non-profits and First Nations to increase their energy efficiency, generate renewable energy, adapt to the impacts of climate change, and/or reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Stream One – Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations
This stream supports the purchase of one new electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle for use in Basin communities, and/or up to two charging stations.
Who Can Apply
You can apply if you are a registered non-profit with broad community impact or First Nation in the Columbia Basin region.
Eligible non-profit organizations include but are not limited to:
- Social service agencies, organizations or societies
- BC Métis societies, associations and Chartered Communities
- Food banks/food recovery initiatives
- Libraries/reading centers
- Seniors societies or associations
- Community halls, visitor centres
- Arts, culture, and heritage venues (theatres, galleries, and museums)
- Non-profit societies that operate childcare facilities.
How to Apply
- Review the Program Guide.
- If you would like to work offline, download the Application Worksheet. This is optional and cannot be used as your application.
- Complete your Online Application.
Deadline to Apply
Applications will be accepted until May 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. MT.
Stream Two – Renewable Energy and Improvements to Buildings
This stream supports solar photovoltaic arrays, energy efficiency retrofits or other building improvements to structures or property.
Who Can Apply
You can apply if you are a registered non-profit with broad community impact or a First Nation in the Columbia Basin region.
Eligible non-profit organizations include but are not limited to:
- Social service agencies, organizations or societies
- BC Métis societies, associations and Chartered Communities
- Food banks/food recovery initiatives
- Libraries/reading centers
- Seniors societies or associations
- Community halls, visitor centres
- Arts, culture, and heritage venues (theatres, galleries and museums)
- Non-profit societies that operate childcare facilities.
How to Apply
- Review the Program Guide.
- If you would like to work offline, download the Application Worksheet. This is optional and cannot be used as your application.
- Complete your Online Expression of Interest.
Deadline to Apply
Expressions of Interest will be accepted until May 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. MT.
