Non-profits and community groups in Coquitlam have until March 31 to apply for funding through the city's Spirit Grant program.
Each year, the municipality gives out cash to organizations in need, covering the cost of everything from local events to new capital projects for the application period between July 2020 and the fall 2021.
In order to be eligible, applicants must be in good financial standing with the city and show that the funds will primarily benefit Coquitlam residents. The event or project should be sustainable beyond the grant funding and must align with the city's strategic goals, according to a press release. Applications will be assed by city staff and grant requests will be forwarded to city council for final approval.
The Spirit Grant program was launched in 2002 and has awarded more than $9 million to 200 community organizations. During the last intake, for example, the Société Francophone de Maillardville received $107,242 to put on this weekend's Festival du Bois while the United Scottish Cultural Society was awarded $82,974 for the 2020 BC Highland Games and Scottish Festival.
Funding for the program is provided through the city's casino hosting agreement with the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver.
Prospective applicants can find out more at www.coquitlam.ca/spiritgrant or by calling 604-927-3547 or emailing [email protected].
