Deadline: 19-Feb-21
The Whistler Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Caring Community Grants Program.
Founded in 1999, the Whistler Community Foundation manages donations as long-term investments, grants money to local charities and engages the community through Whistler’s Vital Signs.
Focus Areas
- Racial Equality:
- In support of charities and individuals in our community who commit to anti-racism work, preference will be given to organizations who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Colour (BIPOC) lead (employees, leadership positions and/or board members), or provide programs and support to BIPOC community.
- Whistler’s Vital Signs:
- Whistler’s Vital Signs uses local knowledge to measure the vitality of community and support action. Local data gathered through the program is used to support evidence-based, locally relevant solutions to improve the quality of life at the community level.
- Sustainable Development Goals:
- The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal framework and plan to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. These goals address global challenges including those related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, and peace and justice.
Grant Categories
The Caring Community Grants are divided into four categories:
- Whistler Community Grants:
- Whistler Community Grants support projects and programs taking place in the Whistler region and benefiting the local community. Grants are made possible by the Community Fund, the American Friends of Whistler Fund, and the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Fund. Grants up to $3,000 will be awarded to projects that focus on making a significant difference in improving the quality of life for community members, with a focus on children, youth and families.
- Pemberton and Area Community Grants:
- Pemberton and Area Community grants support projects and programs taking place in Pemberton, Mount Currie and surrounding areas. Grants are made possible by the Pemberton Community Fund and the Pemberton Community Endowment Fund. Grants up to $3,500 will be awarded that focus on supporting the creation of long-term legacies for the community.
- Social Care Grants:
- Social Care grants support projects and programs taking place in the Sea to Sky corridor that focus on the health, economic and social well-being of children, youth, families, seniors or other segments of society. Social Care grants are made possible by the Jill Ackhurst Social Action Fund. Grants up to $3,000 will be awarded.
- Whistler Youth Grants:
- Whistler Youth Grants support programs that benefit local youth or are conducted by local youth. Whistler Youth Grants are made possible by the Whistler Youth Foundation Fund. Grants up to $1000 will be awarded.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have Canadian charitable status or be a qualified donee under the Income Tax Act.
- Grants are not awarded to individuals or businesses.
- Projects or programs must be for the benefit of the local community.
- Grants are awarded for definite purposes and outcomes covering a specific period of time.
For more information, visit https://whistlerfoundation.com/grants/