The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) provides annual grants to eligible non-profit organizations to support the operation and maintenance of community facilities in Electoral Areas A, B, and C through the following services:
- Service 670 – Hornby Island Community Hall
- Service 672 – Baynes Sound Community Facilities Support
- Service 675 – Denman Island Community Facilities
- Service 676 – Puntledge North Community Facilities Support
Grants funding is reviewed each year. Receiving a grant in one year does not guarantee future funding. Grants are not intended to cover ongoing operating costs.
2027 application deadline
October 15, 2026, at 4:30 pm
How to apply
A link to the online application form is available at the bottom of the page. Before starting your application, please read all information on this page, including:
- eligibility requirements
- grant conditions
- application requirements and documents to prepare
The online form cannot be saved and completed later. Plan to complete and submit your application in one session.
Applications must be submitted using the online form. Applications sent by email will not be accepted.
Eligibility requirements
To be considered, applicants must meet the following mandatory eligibility criteria:
- Be based in the Comox Valley Regional District, or provide a service which primarily benefits Comox Valley residents
- Comply with all relevant Comox Valley Regional District grant bylaws
- Be a registered non-profit organization in good standing
- Provide a society registry number
- Have an active board of directors
- Ensure that board members with voting rights do not benefit personally from the grant
Only applications that meet these requirements will move forward to the evaluation process.
Before you apply
The online form cannot be saved and returned to later, so applicants are encouraged to prepare their information and documents before starting.
Process and timelines
- Before October 15, 2026, at 4:30 pm
Submit your completed online application - After submission
You will receive an email confirming receipt of your application - January 2027
Applications are reviewed by staff and considered by Electoral Areas Services Committee or Recreation Commission, as applicable. Additional information may be requested - April 2027
All applicants are notified of the outcome. Successful applicants must sign a contract outlining the terms and conditions of their grant - May 2027
Grant funding is issued to successful applicants after the signed agreement is received
Conditions of grant award
Organizations that receive funding must:
- Use the grant only for the approved project or event
- Acknowledge the Comox Valley Regional District in promotional materials, using wording such as “Proudly supported by the Comox Valley Regional District”
- Provide a final or interim report when applying for another grant
- Used grant funds within 18 months of receipt
- Return any unused funds to the CVRD after 18 months
The CVRD reserves the right to request a report from any successful applicant, even if the organization is not applying for another grant.
Apply now
Before starting your application, please make sure you have read and understood the eligibility requirements, grant conditions, and application requirements.
As the online form cannot be saved and returned to later, applicants are encouraged to prepare their information and documents before starting.
Applications must be submitted using the online form. Applications sent by email will not be accepted.
Questions?
All questions related to grants should be sent to grants@comoxvalleyrd.ca.