Beem Foundation

• Hold current registered charity status in good standing with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

• Grants must be used for the project for which they were requested

• Be clearly linked to one or more of our areas of focus; community health, social care or environmental impact

• Employ ethical methods of publicity, promotion and solicitation of funds

• Must demonstrate inclusiveness and respect for cultural diversity

• Operating/administration costs of the organization are reasonable and minimal

• Demonstrate strong support and need for the programs/services provided

• Have a long-term impact and has a measurable benefit to that segment of the community served by the organization (affect significant numbers of people)

• As applicable/appropriate, provide recognition of the support received from the Foundation (i.e. logo, program material, verbal and/or social channel recognition, etc.)

• Minimum funding request is $2,500

• The maximum amount a charity can be funded per year is up to $20,000

• Only single year funding will be considered

• Organizations that have not received funding in the previous funding period (i.e. if a organization receives funding in 2021, they are eligible to reapply in 2023)

• Organizations outside of BC are not eligible for funding

The Foundation will use their discretion to determine where its funds will be allocated.

Eligible:

• Equipment/appliances
• Supplies/tools
• Renovation costs (excluding labour costs)
• Furnishings/fixtures

Not eligible:

• General operating costs such as wages, salaries, labour costs and honorariums, including facilitation/training and project management fees
• Rent or utilities
• Advertising and/or licensing fees
• Administrative/bookkeeping costs
• Travel or transportation costs
• Deficit or debt reduction held by the organization
• Fundraising events or sponsorships (including sports teams or individuals)
• Research, surveys or studies
• Organizations that are exclusive or have political, religious, racial or gender bias
• Independent film/video productions
• Organizations or initiatives outside of BC