Eligibility Quiz

Welcome to the Transforming Systems Grant Eligibility Quiz,

This quiz will help determine if your organization is eligible to apply for the Transforming Systems Grant (TSG). Please read the TSG Application Guide carefully and answer the following questions to the best of your ability. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at grants.admin@vancouverfoundation.ca

Disclaimer: This quiz is a tool for determining initial eligibility for this grant. Completing this quiz does NOT constitute an application. If you meet the eligibility criteria here, you may apply when applications open on Monday, November 18th, 2024.

Organization Eligibility:

* Question 1: Is your organization one of the following?

A Qualified Donee (a Registered Charity or “other qualified donee” as listed by CRA)

An Incorporated Non-Profit Society operating in British Columbia since January 1, 2024

A Non-Profit Society operating in British Columbia since January 1, 2024, that is in the process of becoming incorporated and will have society incorporation by February 28, 2025.

A Community Service Co-operative

Yes

* Question 2: Is your organization’s primary purpose to operate for community benefit?

Community benefit definition

Yes

* Question 3: Is your organization operating in and/or benefitting communities in British Columbia?

Yes

Alignment to Grant Purpose

* Question 4: Is your organization actively engaged in work that challenges and transforms systems of oppression by addressing the root causes of systemic inequality and empowering those most affected?

Yes

* Question 5: Does your organization prioritize intersectionality, allyship, and mutual liberation in its efforts to challenge oppressive systems? You should be ready to share specific examples that demonstrate how your organization puts these practices into action.

Please see Glossary for definitions of these practices beginning on page 12 of the application guide

Yes

Funding Priorities

* Question 6: Is your organization seeking operational funding for one or more of the following priorities? (Select all that apply)

Sustaining, deepening, and/or expanding current operations and initiatives.

Building or expanding networks and/or strategic partnerships.

Amplifying the reach and effectiveness of your work.

None of the above meet our current funding needs.

* Question 7: Is your organization seeking funding for any of the following ineligible activities or expenses?

Activities primarily benefiting communities outside of British Columbia

Endowment funds or capital campaigns

Operating deficits or after-the-fact support

Debt retirement

Monetary reserves

Mortgage pay-downs

Large public infrastructure projects

Yes

* Question 8: Is your organization well-equipped and positioned to receive annual grants of $100,000 over three years to support your ongoing work?

Yes