Deadline: 14-Nov-22
The Squamish Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Community Enhancement Grants to support vulnerable citizens, youth, reconciliation, equity and diversity, social wellbeing, and connectedness in the community.
Community Enhancement Grants are funded by the District of Squamish.
This grant is specifically geared towards projects that seek to enhance the community of Squamish through programming that aligns with the overarching goals of the District of Squamish’s Official Community Plan.
Goals
- To increase community capacity;
- To encourage and foster community involvement and volunteerism.
- To promote a healthy, caring, safe and supportive community for all;
- To encourage community groups to form partnerships, collaborate and leverage their resources/ share costs to achieve their project goals;
- To benefit District of Squamish residents.
Eligible Projects
- Decolonization and reconciliation initiatives
- Intergenerational programming
- Enhancement of neighbourhood connectivity
- Environmental stewardship, sustainability and/or climate action
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion programming
- Support of physical health, mental health and/or social wellbeing
- Youth-led initiatives
- Programming for social services that assist Squamish’s vulnerable populations
- Recreation Programming
Eligibility Criteria
Funds will be awarded to non-profit or charitable organizations that propose to enhance the lives of local citizens through the following:
- Decolonization and reconciliation initiatives
- Intergenerational programming
- Enhancement of neighbourhood connectivity
- Environmental stewardship, sustainability and/or climate action
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programming
- Support of physical health, mental health and/or social wellbeing
- Youth-led initiatives
- Programming for social services that assist Squamish’s vulnerable populations
- Recreation programming
For more information, visit Squamish Community Foundation.
For more information, visit https://www.squamishfoundation.com/grants/
