The Coquitlam Foundation will be giving out a variety of grants to community groups in 2014.
Along with a notice that the foundation is now accepting applications for grants, bursaries and scholarships, the foundation announced it recently created the new Coquitlam Foundation Community Fund (CFCF).
Under the CFCF, the foundation will be better able to make grants in several areas, including: fine arts, performing arts and literacy; community wellness; culture; education; environment; and heritage.
"This exciting new fund amalgamates several older foundation-directed funds into one large, flexible fund," foundation Chair Julie Fisher said in a press release. "Previously, the structure of our foundation-directed funds made it increasingly difficult to provide grants in areas other than those related to arts and culture. With the new CFCF, we have now positioned ourselves to respond to a broad range of requests."
Applications for grants, bursaries and scholarships are being accepted until 4 p.m., Feb. 14. More information and forms are available at coquitlamfoundation.com
Successful applicants will be notified in May and will be invited to attend the Coquitlam Foundation awards celebration evening June 5 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. Last year, the foundation distributed $114,000.
In addition to its own foundation-directed funds, the Coquitlam Foundation manages 21 donor-advised funds on behalf of various groups, families and individuals. Its total endowment is now more than $2.5 million.
The Coquitlam Foundation is pleased to accept donations to any of its funds c/o 1207 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, B.C., Canada, V3B 7Y3; or through its website.
The Port Moody Foundation is kicking off its next grant cycle and seeks letters of interest from eligible registered charity organizations needing financial support in 2014 for projects and programs that will benefit Port Moody.
In 2013, the PoMo Foundation provided about $5,000 in grants to help local registered charities fulfill their goals of serving the community.
Grants of $500 to $2,000 may be given this year and letters of interest should be submitted by Friday, Jan. 23 to: Port Moody Foundation, 300 Ioco Road, Port Moody, BC, V3H 2V7. A copy should also be e-mailed to [email protected].
Letters of Interest should be limited to one page and outline a project or program that fits with the funding areas identified in the Foundation's mission: social, cultural, ecological and recreational.
The foundation will review all submissions and create a short list of those that best meet the funding criteria. Organizations selected will be notified in February and will be requested to submit a more detailed funding application by March 8; successful grant applicants will be notified in May.
"We are pleased that through our annual grant program we can assist these organizations in their work to enrich our community," Port Moody Foundation president Robert Simons said in a press release.
For further information, call Paul Thiel, grants committee chair, at 604-936-1104 or visit www.portmoodyfoundation.bc.ca.
