The TSBC Community Grant Program is now accepting applications for 2026. This program supports communities across BC by providing financial assistance for projects that use BC recycled tire products to enhance public spaces, promote sustainability, and improve accessibility.

About the TSBC Community Grant Program

The program encourages the use of BC recycled tire products in public, wheelchair-accessible projects and provides financial support to communities that incorporate these products. Its objective is to bring BC-manufactured products from recycled scrap tires “full circle” back to communities throughout the province.

Since its inception, the TSBC Community Grant Program has:

• Issued over $6.5 million in grants
• Supported 360 projects
• Reached 96 communities across BC

These projects have made playgrounds safer, walking paths more accessible, and recreational spaces more inclusive, while diverting scrap tires from landfills.

BC’s scrap tire program is the oldest in Canada. Since 1991, over 127 million tires have been processed, demonstrating a proven commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

^{Video: Past recipients of the TSBC Community Grant Program.}

Frequently Asked Questions: Applying for the 2026 Grant Program

Q: Who is eligible to apply?
A: Not-for-profit organizations in BC, including municipalities, community groups, schools, and First Nations or Métis settlements.

Q: What types of projects are eligible?
A: Projects using recycled tire products made in BC, fully public and wheelchair accessible, such as playgrounds, water parks, fitness areas, walkways, running tracks, and playing fields.

Q: When can I apply?
A: Applications open January 5, 2026, and close March 31, 2026, end of day.

Q: What about projects that require a tender process?
A: If your project requires a tender, do not submit your application until the process is complete.

Q: Can I submit more than one application?
A: No. Only one application per applicant will be considered per year.

Q: How much funding is available?
A: Grants are matching funds, up to $30,000, requiring the applicant to contribute at least an equal amount.

Q: What can grant funds be used for?
A: Grant funds may only be used for the purchase, freight, and professional installation of recycled tire products, including EPDM.

Q: Can PST or GST be covered by the grant?
A: No. PST and GST are not eligible costs.

Q: Can I apply for a project that is already completed?
A: No. Only projects not yet completed and ready for installation are eligible.

Q: By when must the project be completed?
A: All projects must be completed within 18 months of grant approval.

Q: Do projects require professional installation?
A: Yes. A warranty for both the installation and the recycled tire products must be provided. TSBC prefers BC-based installers.

Q: Who are BC-based suppliers and installers of recycled tire products?
A: A list of known BC-based suppliers and installers is available at the bottom of the TSBC Community Grant Program webpage, under Industry Links in the Tire Recycling section.

Q: Is TSBC signage required?
A: Yes. All approved projects must install TSBC signage in a visible location and maintain it for at least three years.

Q: How will applicants be notified?
A: Successful applicants will be contacted by email 4–6 weeks after the closing date.

Q: How do I submit my application?
A: Applications must be submitted online via the TSBC website using the provided Google Form link.

The TSBC Community Grant Program is an opportunity for communities to create safer, more inclusive, and environmentally responsible spaces while supporting BC’s tire recycling industry. By participating, applicants help bring recycled tire products full circle, from BC scrap tires back to the communities that benefit from them.