If your initiative helps build healthier communities, we'd like to help!
What we support
Programs implemented by community organizations
Financial education programs
Economic development initiatives
Island-based programs or initiatives
Initiatives that support more than one person
What we don't support
Groups that are not recognized as community not-for-profit
Individual pursuits
Initiatives that don't provide direct benefit to our island communities
Requests where our support would cover travel
Requests to support long-term operational costs
This program is to support Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands not-for-profit community organizations deal with the effects of Covid 19, and help them through the pandemic.
There are 2 categories of funding: Relief and Resilience both with the intent to provide one-time funds to community organizations who have extraordinary needs as a result of the ongoing pandemic. Organizations are eligible to apply for either of the two categories based on the need they have identified.
Fund focus:
To support the immediate short-term needs for organizations in financial jeopardy
As a result of Covid-19 , the organization is no longer able to provide community support as per their mandate
To support for long-term adjustments to the organization
Eligibility:
Must be a Not-For-Profit or Recognized Not-For-Profit organization
Initiative must provide direct benefit to communities served by Coastal Community
Requests must be for $1,000 or more
This program is for requests under $1,000 (including gifts in-kind) for neighbourhood initiatives and will be directed to your local Coastal Community location.
Funding examples:
Community betterment
Children and Youth
Grassroots Initiatives
Local events
Eligibility:
Must be a Not-For-Profit or Recognized Not-For-Profit organization
Must provide direct benefit to communities served by Coastal Community
Must not be to support a sports team
Only one contribution per organization per budget year
Coastal Community welcomes the opportunity to work with island businesses on mutually beneficial initiatives that positively impact island communities.
Fund focus:
Financial literacy
Economic development
Eligibility:
Initiatives that provide a direct benefit to communities across the islands
Initiatives that provide mutually beneficial business development opportunities
