Hosting BC

The Province of BC invests $500,000 annually in economic and community development through the Hosting BC program.

Eligible applicants are invited to apply for funding up to $20,000 depending on the event category. Refer to the guidelines for further details.

Who can apply?

Applications may be submitted for the International, National, Western, Provincial and Regional events by a not-for-profit organization that is operating as a:

• National Sport Organization (NSO)
• viaSport Designated Sport Organization
• Local Sport Organization (LSO) that is affiliated and in good standing with a viaSport Designated Sport Organization
• Recognized BC University or College

Applications may be submitted for the Invitational events by a not-for-profit organization that is operating as a:

• Indigenous community association
• Non-Designated Sport Organization supported by a Provincial or National Sport Organization 

The Hosting BC grant accepts applications three times per year, with eligible event dates shifting accordingly for each intake. As such, eligible events may have multiple opportunities to apply. However, once funding is granted, an event is not eligible for further funding. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as event details are known. As a Preferred Partner, Blast Media Print will provide a preferred partner rate on all their products and services to the recipients of this grant.  

Grant Statistics

The Hosting BC Grant typically receives around 100 applications per intake, Approximately 35 events are funded per intake, resulting in an expected success rate of approximately 35%.