Deadline: 01-Feb-2025
The Gwaii Trust Society is excited to announce its Community Innovation Grant to fund innovative small projects that will contribute to enhancing the overall wellbeing of islanders, their communities, and Haida Gwaii.
While a wide variety of projects are eligible for funding, key priorities for this grant are job creation, health and wellness, and education and training.
Funding Information
- Maximum funding for an organization is $10,000 per year.
Eligible Uses
- Priority will be given to projects that support health and wellness, job creation and education and training.
- Other eligible uses include support for projects that focus on language, the environment, infrastructure needs, emergency preparedness or technology.
- Temporary jobs that create internships, mentorships, summer student positions, and work experience leading to future employment or professional development for Haida Gwaii Residents. Organizations that apply for temporary jobs may apply year after year to Community Innovation.
- Other innovative ideas are welcome.
Ineligible Uses
- Core funding.
- Expenses incurred prior to approval.
- Applications for temporary jobs that seek to support previously staffed positions, existing positions, or that relieve government or primarily government funded organizations of their responsibilities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Local non-profit organizations
- Local governments
- Organizations or individuals with overdue grant reporting where an extension has not been approved are not eligible to apply until reporting is complete.
- Building or renovating studios or spaces
- Running your business (payroll, utilities, etc.)
- The focus of the Arts Grant is to support your creative work directly. If you’re unsure about an expense, feel free to ask!
For more information, visit Gwaii Trust Society.