Check Eligibility

Ensure your organization is a registered Parent Advisory Council (PAC) at a public, independent, or First Nations school involved in BC’s kindergarten to grade‑12 system.

Review the PAC/DPAC Grant Guidelines & Conditions documents for specifics on eligibility, use of funds, and responsibilities. 

Timing & Amount

Apply between April 1 and June 30 to receive your grant the following school year. Applications submitted late will likely not be processed.

Notification of the funding decision will arrive by September 30.

Grant amount: approximately $20 per student, with a minimum of $2,000 for PACs under 100 students; DPACs receive $2,500 annually.

BCeID Account

You must apply using a BCeID.

If your PAC does not have a Business BCeID, click here for a guide on how to set it up.

Prepare Your Application

Download and review the Pre‑Application Checklist to ensure you have all necessary documents and data ready (e.g. summary of your organization, financials, project description).

Fill Out & Submit the Application

Go to the official BC government Apply Now page for PAC Grants and log in with your BCeID account.

Choose the correct PAC form (not DPAC) and attach all required documents.

You may save progress and return later.

Once complete, submit before June 30th and you will receive a confirmation ID along with an option to download a PDF copy.

After Submission

The Community Gaming Grants Branch will notify you of decisions by September 30.

If your application is declined, you may request a reconsideration within 30 days of notification, providing only clarifying information

Using The Grant Funding

Eligible Uses include:

  • Field trips within British Columbia

  • Student performances or presentations

  • School spirit/family events (e.g., movie nights, school dances)

  • Club equipment, sports gear, student competitions and publications

  • Beautification of common areas, emergency/safety supplies, and more

Prohibited Uses include:

  • Curriculum-based materials (e.g., textbooks, laptops, tablets)

  • Fundraising activities or prizes

  • Scholarships or bursaries for post-secondary education

  • Out-of-province travel unless pre-approved

  • Administrative or operational expenses unrelated to direct student benefit

A full list of eligible and prohibited use of funds can be found in the Community Gaming Grants PAC & DPAC Guidelines.

Financial Management & Reporting

Maintain a separate Gaming Account, clearly labelled and used solely for grant funds.

All withdrawals require two signatories; no cash transactions are allowed.

Retain receipts, bank statements, invoices, and supporting documentation for at least 5 years.

Submit a Gaming Account Summary Report within 90 days after your fiscal year ends.

Be prepared for periodic audits by the Grants Branch; non‑compliance may result in fund recovery or suspension

Helpful Resources & Links

Summary of Key Dates

Application window April 1 – June 30

Notification of decisionBy September 30

Financial reporting due within 90 days of fiscal year end

Application decisions will be sent out by September 30

Fund disbursement is in Fall for application received by June 30.