Vancouver Foundation is excited to share that applications for the 2025 Participatory Action Research (PAR) Grants will be open from July 2 to August 5, 2025!
These grants are designed to support research that is co-led by community members and researchers aimed at understanding the root causes of pressing issues impacting the health of communities in BC. Projects may focus on the social determinants of health, which can include education, employment, housing, healthcare, and many more that play a key role in shaping and strengthening community health.
Applications to the PAR grant streams are open to research teams co-led by a community organization and a research organization.
Available Grants
Two granting streams will be available to support different stages of research:
- Convene grants provide up to $25,000 to help teams explore a complex issue to develop a research question and a participatory research project plan.
- Investigate grants provide up to $100,000 per year for up to three years to support deeper research and community-led action.
Application Timeline
- July 2, 2025: Applications open for Convene and Stage 1 Investigate grants at 12pm (PDT).
- July 8 & 10, 2025: Online information sessions are hosted by PAR grant managers. Register via Eventbrite.
- August 5, 2025: Applications close for Convene and Stage 1 Investigate grants at 5pm (PDT).
- August to end of September 2025: Vancouver Foundation staff and community advisors review all Convene and Stage 1 Investigate grant applications.
- Early October 2025: Decisions are sent via email for both final decisions for Convene grants and invitations for Stage 2 Investigate grants.
Is this grant right for you?
We’ve created a bundle of online grant application resources to help you decide if this funding is the right fit for your organization’s needs and priorities.
Review the Application Guide
Includes key information about the two granting streams, funding priorities, and how to apply.
Register to Attend an Information Session
On July 8th and 10th, we will be hosting live information sessions for applicants to learn more about PAR and connect with PAR grant managers.
Confirm Your Eligibility
Not sure if your organization is eligible? Take our short online eligibility quiz to determine if this grant is right for you.
Contact Us
If you have any additional questions about PAR, including eligibility, funding priorities, and how to apply, please review the online application resources. For additional support, you can email us at [email protected] and connect with our PAR granting team.
To learn more, visit the funding information page on Vancouver Foundation site.