Bus Grant Program Application - Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation

Bus grant applications are not available for təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra and Boundary Bay Regional Parks during May and June because of high visitor volumes. We encourage applicants to plan visits to these parks at other times of the year or explore the many other beautiful regional parks in the system.

The Bus Grant Program is currently closed to school applicants that are not participating in volunteer stewardship or regional park restoration activities. Currently, applications are being prioritized for volunteer groups, community centres, youth organizations, seniors’ groups, and organizations supporting people with disabilities or other challenges. A limited number of applications for schools will reopen on February 1, 2026.

"*" indicates required fields

Name*

First Last

Email*

Phone*

Organization Name*

Note: To ensure we can distribute funding as widely as possible, each organization is limited to a maximum of two bus grants per fiscal year (October-September), or as funding permits.

Organization Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Anticipated Date of Trip*

Confirmation can be provided later. The date must be in the future, as we do not fund past trips.

How many people are you taking on the trip?*

Please note that a minimum of 20 attendees are required.

Which regional park or greenway are you planning to visit?*

Bus grants must be used for programs with a Metro Vancouver Regional Park as the main destination. Please note Grouse Mountain Resort, Capilano Suspension Bridge, and Seymour River Fish & Hatchery Education Centre are not eligible for grants.

In lieu of a bus grant, would you be interested in TransLink public transport passes?*

Yes

Did you receive a Bus Grant within the past 12 months?*

Yes

Please confirm your vehicle will be insured and driven by a licensed driver:*

Yes, our vehicle will be insured and the driver will be licensed to drive the vehicle.

Where did you learn about the Bus Grant Program?*

Have you submitted a Group Visit Notification form?*

Yes, we have booked a field trip led by Metro Vancouver park interpreters

Yes, we have submitted a Group Visit Notification Form

Not yet, but we will contact Metro Vancouver before we charter our bus

Found on Metro Vancouver’s website

Supporting Letter*

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.

The purpose of our Bus Grant program is to remove financial barriers for groups which would otherwise not have the funds to charter a bus trip to our Regional Parks. Please attach a supporting letter (PDF format) telling us why a Bus Grant is needed. We are also interested in hearing about the purpose of your trip and the nature of your group such as age range and diversity. Additionally, please let us know if you are partnering with another group to reduce costs or improve your experience.