Grants to British Columbia registered charities and qualified donees in eligible locations to address community needs. Funding is intended to support capacity-building efforts, as well as new and established services and programs. Eligible uses of funding include but are not limited to operations, wages, overhead administrative costs, assistance with fundraising, and capital projects. Eligible organizations serve residents of Comox Valley.
Proposals must relate to at least one granting priority:
Arts, Culture and Heritage
Food Insecurity and Food Systems
Indigenous-led or benefitting projects/organizations
Mental Health and Connection
Proposal categories:
Ongoing Projects or Services (including staff costs associated program or service delivery)
New Projects or Services (including staff costs associated program or service delivery)
Community Enrichment Grants are intended to fund programs, services, operating activities, and initiatives within the Comox Valley (School District 71 boundaries) offered by:
- Registered Charities as defined by Canada Revenue Agency.
- Registered Societies as defined by the Societies Act of British Columbia.
- First Nations, municipalities, or public bodies performing a function of government in Canada.
- Grantees* (a non-qualified donee as defined in the Income Tax Act) such as a club or association.
Ineligible
Community Enrichment Grant Ineligibility:
- Scholarships or bursaries (funded elsewhere by the Foundation)
- Activities of religious organizations that serve primarily their membership and/or direct religious purposes
- Political activities, specifically directly or indirectly supporting or opposing a political party or candidate for public office
- The establishment of or addition to endowment funds
- The establishment of or addition to operating reserves
Proposals focused on the following areas will NOT be accepted through this application.
- Housing insecurity and supports for individuals who are unsheltered
- Environmental protection and climate action
- Social and recreation programming for adults with diverse abilities
- Professional development
Pre-Application Information
All applications are submitted using the online grants portal, from Monday, August 14 to Thursday, September 21, 2023.
Estimated Size of Grant
There is no maximum limit on the amount of funds organizations may request; however, the Foundation strongly encourages applicants to keep their requests reasonable. For information, last year most grants were under $10,000.
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