Does your organization need a grant?
Coquitlam is accepting Spirit of Coquitlam grant applications for the fall 2016 intake starting on Sept. 1, and is hosting two information workshops next month to assist applicants.
Spirit of Coquitlam grants are awarded to local non-profit and community-based organizations for projects including events, celebrations, sport hosting and other initiatives that have public benefits and enrich the community.
Also considered are organizations involved in public art, as well as those encouraging residents to get active.
To be eligible, the applicant must be a not-for-profit organization that has existed for at least a year and ensure at least 60% of the people who will benefit from the project are Coquitlam residents.
As well, the project, event or activity must occur in Coquitlam and it must be sustainable past the support of grant funding.
Funding for Spirit of Coquitlam grants comes from Hard Rock Casino Vancouver revenue; since 2002 the city has disbursed just over $7.5 million to 189 organizations through the grant program.
Anyone wishing to apply for the grant, including new or returning applicants, is encouraged to attend one of two workshops, which will provide step-by-step instructions for completing the application process.
Pre-registration is required for the workshops, which are at the Pinetree community centre (1260 Pinetree Way) on Sept. 7 and 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Register for the workshops and get applications at www.coquitlam.ca and search for "community grants."
The deadline for applications is Sept. 30 at 4 p.m.
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