Deadline: 31-Mar-21
The Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation is pleased to launch a call for applications for the Community Fund Grant Program to improve the quality of life for residents within BC School District 69, also known as Oceanside.
The Foundation will especially consider applications with projects that improve the capacity of homelessness service providers. This would include things like:
- Securing additional accommodation to reduce overcrowding in shelters;
- Purchasing supplies and materials to reduce the risk of transmission, such as personal protective equipment for staff;
- Increasing the frequency of cleaning with disinfectants in high traffic areas;
- Securing sufficient accommodation to quarantine individuals infected;
- Purchasing beds and physical barriers to place between beds in newly purposed facilities; and
- Staff hours to operate these new facilities.
Funding Information
- Community Fund grants up to $4000 are made to organizations that are registered as Charities with Canada Revenue Agency, or to organizations that are sponsored by a registered charity.
Preferred Projects
- Promote volunteer participation.
- Do not duplicate services provided by other organizations.
- Promote youth activities.
- Promote cooperation between groups.
- Enhance community self-sufficiency.
- Build on current community strengths to meet locally identified needs.
- Innovative activities that might not happen without the Foundation’s support.
Projects NOT Eligible:
- Annual fund drives.
- Core operating expenses.
- Building campaigns, however identifiable components of capital projects may be considered.
- Deficit reduction.
- Direct religious activities.
- Institution’s statutory programs.
- Individuals.
- Political Activities.
- Travel Costs.
- Regular staff wages or professional fees.
For more information, visit https://www.parksvillequalicumfoundation.com/grant-guidelines/