The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) each year provides a variety of granting opportunities to non-profit and charitable organizations. The Rural Community Grant program (formerly known as Grant-in-Aid) was launched in January 2021 to help any non-profit community organization apply for funding that benefits the general community.
“These rural grants assist a variety of local community groups by improving their ability to deliver services for various activities,” states Doug DeMarzo, General Manager of Community Services. “Some examples of organizations being supported this year include the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society, Arts Denman, Comox Valley Child Development Association and over 20 other societies. This year we have a total of $143,273 available to help programs in our region.”
Successful applicants will soon receive written notice on the status of their request with funding awards to be dispersed after August 1, 2022.
Applications to the Rural Community Grant Program are considered on a year-to-year basis for any organization not supported under a multi-year agreement funding stream. To apply for a grant, review successful 2022 applicants or to learn more please visit: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/communitygrants. This year some funds are still available for disbursement and any additional requests will be considered up until the end of August.
The Comox Valley Regional District is a federation of three electoral areas and three municipalities operating on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of the land. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on providing sustainable services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
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Media Contact:
Doug DeMarzo, General Manager of Community Services
250-334-6053