There is still time for community non-profit organizations to apply for city of Coquitlam Spirit Grants.
Organizations with projects, events or activities that primarily benefit residents of the municipality have until Sept. 30 to submit their paperwork. Applicants must be in good financial standing with the city.
The grants are issued twice a year and are funded by money Coquitlam receives through its casino hosting agreement with the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver on United Boulevard. Since the grant program was started in 2002, more than $8.59 million has been handed out to 200 organizations.
In June, the most recent intake, council approved 13 out of 33 grant applications, giving out more than $300,000, with the largest amount going to the United Scottish Cultural Society ($44,410) for the 2018 BC Highland Games, which were held at Town Centre Park.
Other recipients included Coquitlam Minor Hockey ($5,000 for goalie equipment); Coquitlam Minor Softball Association ($19,38a5 for field equipment and uniforms); and Douglas College ($7,300 for hosting the Canadian college women’s soccer championship).
• For more information, go to www.coquitlam.ca/spiritgrant, call 604-927-3547, 604-927-3556, or email [email protected].
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LIBRARY BOARD
Volunteers are being sought for the city of Coquitlam’s library board.
Applicants with some level of community involvement and are encouraged to apply for the two-year appointments.
The board is responsible for overseeing public library services in Coquitlam and meets nine times a year on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
To apply, an applicant must be a resident or a non-resident property elector and cannot be an employee of the city. They should be able to serve the entirety of the term, which runs from January 2019 to December 2020. Application packages are available for pickup at city hall (3000 Guildford Way) or online at coquitlam.ca/library. The completed applications must be submitted by 11 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8.
People interested in the positions can attend an information session Sept. 24 between 6 and 7 p.m. at the City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way).
For more information, email [email protected] or call 604-927-3903.
