Membership Dues Support Fund
Strengthening Co-ops Across BC
The Membership Dues Support Fund helps newly incorporated co-operatives and established co-ops experiencing financial hardship across British Columbia stay connected to the provincial co-operative network. By covering up to two years of BCCA membership dues, the Fund ensures co-ops can access the learning, advocacy, relationships, and peer support that strengthen resilience when it matters most.
What started as a regional pilot in Q4 2025 with partners NDCU and UCCC in the Kootenays has grown into a province-wide program — made possible with the support of Vancity. This expansion reflects the co-operative sector’s commitment to lifting each other up and building a more inclusive and sustainable economy across BC.
Why This Matters
Co-operatives facing financial pressure — whether in their early years or during a difficult period — are often the ones with the least access to the networks and support that could help them through it. The Fund is grounded in a simple belief: that removing financial barriers allows co-ops to engage more fully in peer learning, mentorship, and sector networks, strengthening their capacity, resilience, and long-term viability.
Through BCCA membership, supported co-operatives gain access to:
- Provincial learning and mentorship opportunities
- Sector advocacy at the provincial level
- Peer and partner connections across BC
- Promotional support and enhanced visibility
- Financial benefits available exclusively to members
By removing financial barriers to membership, the Fund keeps co-ops connected to the ecosystem that helps them succeed. Learn about all membership benefits.
Who Is Eligible?
The Fund is open to co-operatives across British Columbia. Co-ops are invited to apply if they:
- Are in their first two years of incorporation; or
- Are an established co-op seeking to remain connected to the co-op network during a period of financial hardship; and
- Have annual sales of $1M or less; and
- Have not yet accessed more than two years of support through the Fund.
How to Apply
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and all applicants will receive a response within 5 business days.
If you’re an existing BCCA member experiencing financial hardship, please email connect@bcca.coop
