The Spirit of Coquitlam grant supports not-for-profit, community-based organizations that are based-in and serving Coquitlam residents. The intent of the grant is to build community spirit by providing funds for public art, sport activities and programs, festivals and events, sport hosting, capital projects, and new initiatives that align with the City’s strategic goals.
The program is funded from revenue received through the Province of BC’s Host Financial Assistance Agreement, benefiting local governments that host casinos or community gaming centres.
Since 2002, the City of Coquitlam has awarded more than $10 million grants to 275 different community organizations through the Spirit of Coquitlam Grant program.
The Spirit of Coquitlam Grant is offered twice a year, with a spring and fall intake period. Each intake period runs for roughly four weeks.
*Please note, the dates in the dropdowns below are a general timeline and are subject to change.
Spring Intake - February
Fall Intake - September
Spring Intake - March to May
Fall Intake - October to November
Spring Intake - June
Fall Intake - December
Spring Intake - July
Fall Intake - December
This intake period is now closed. Thank you to all who expressed interest in this intake. Staff will contact all applicants with the results of the intake by the end of June.
This intake period will open on Tuesday, September 2 at 8 a.m. and will close on Monday, September 29 at 11:59 p.m.
Online application forms will be made available on this web page once the intake period opens.
A free webinar will be hosted by the Grant Coordinator to help organizations understand the grant criteria, application process and requirements.
For details on the Spirit of Coquitlam Grant, eligibility and application requirements, read through the Spirit Grant Information Guide (PDF) for more information.
To apply during the intake period, complete one of the online application forms below.
Applicants are encouraged to create an account with their online application (refer to the box at the top of the application form).
If you require a PDF application form, please contact the Grant Coordinator by email.
This funding stream is open for both the spring and fall intake periods.
This stream provides funding to purchase goods, equipment or infrastructure in support of programming (excluding sports equipment).
This funding stream is open for both the spring and fall intake periods.
This stream is for projects that don’t fit into any other category but provides a tangible benefit to Coquitlam residents. Priority is given to one-time programs and projects or those that demonstrate a reduced reliance on City funding in following years.
This funding stream is open for both the spring and fall intake periods.
This stream is open for any festivals and events that are held in Coquitlam and are open to the public. Your event can charge entry fees, but only to recover costs of the festival/event – fundraisers are not eligible for funding under this stream.
This funding stream is for the spring intake period only.
This stream provides funding in association with the Province of British Columbia’s Playground Equipment Program (PEP). Applications for this stream must be representatives from a registered Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and must have support from School District 43 as a priority for the PEP program and have been declined funding by the Province.
This funding stream is open for both the spring and fall intake periods.
This stream provides funding to assist local sporting groups with hosting competitive tournaments or events at a City of Coquitlam venue or facility that will bring in participants from outside the Tri-Cities region. All tournaments require a letter of support from a recognized sport governing body.
Local tournaments, fundraising tournaments, operational costs, and bidding costs are not eligible for funding through this stream.
This funding stream is open for both the spring and fall intake periods.
This stream provides funding to increase participation in sports and provide unique sporting opportunities to Coquitlam residents.
Eligible purchases in this category are for additional equipment that improves access to sport or will increase participation – this does not include replacing existing/aging equipment or for regular operating expenses.
To help organizations better understand the Spirit of Coquitlam Grant process, the City has developed a small resource centre, which includes sample application packages and webinar information.
A live presentation of the grant application criteria and application process took place on February 12, 2025. View the Webinar Presentation Slides (PDF).
You are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the Grant Coordinators to discuss your application before completing. Contact by email or call 604-927-3571.