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.
Funding for the Spirit of Coquitlam Grant Program is derived from the Casino Host Agreement revenue. Since 2002, the City of Coquitlam has awarded grants to over 230 different organizations through the Spirit of Coquitlam Grant Program.
The 2023 Spring intake for the Spirit of Coquitlam Grant will be open March 1 to 31.
If you have questions about the grant or would like to speak to someone about your application, please email the Grant Coordinator at communitygrant@coquitlam.ca.
If you'd prefer a fillable PDF Application Form, email the Grant Coordinator for a copy.
Contact the Grant Coordinator by email or call 604-927-3538 for support. You can also set-up an appointment to discuss your application.
The following information can also be found in the Spirit of Coquitlam Grant Information and Application Guide.
Submit the following documentation with your application:
The Spirit of Coquitlam Grant includes six project categories. Applicants should apply to the stream that best matches their project. All applications must meet the general eligibility criteria, as well as the category specific criteria below.
The City of Coquitlam is excited to support festivals and events in Coquitlam.
Applications for festival and event funding that meet all eligibility requirements will be evaluated on the following criteria. Applicants are encouraged to include information that is relevant to their project:
Capital projects include the purchase of goods or infrastructure in support of programming and projects that align with the stated mission and mandate of an applicant.
Applications for capital project funding that meet all eligibility requirements will be evaluated on the following criteria. Applicants are encouraged to include information that is relevant to their project:
Through the Sports Equipment stream, the City of Coquitlam strives to increase participation and to support unique sporting opportunities for residents. This stream is not intended to subsidize the purchase of regularly used equipment that has reached end-of-life (e.g. replacing worn-out nets, sticks, bats, gloves, balls, uniforms, etc.), but the purchase of additional equipment is eligible. The City provides no cost and low-cost access to facilities and playing fields to minimize ongoing costs for local sports organizations, and the Sports Equipment stream is not intended to offset operating costs for sports organizations.
Groups whose primary mission/mandate is to reduce financial or other barriers to sports participation may wish to apply through the Community Support Projects stream.
Eligibility requirements will be evaluated on the following criteria. Applicants are encouraged to include information that is relevant to their project:
The Sport Hosting stream encourages local sports groups to host competitive tournaments or events that bring in participants from outside of Coquitlam and the Tri-Cities area. Annual tournaments held to raise funds that support ongoing club operations, or those that are not sanctioned by a recognized sporting body may not be eligible for Spirit of Coquitlam grant funding.
Groups whose primary mission/mandate is to reduce financial or other barriers to sports participation may wish to apply through the Community Support Projects stream.
Applications for Sport Hosting funding that meet all eligibility requirements will be evaluated on the following criteria. Applicants are encouraged to include information that is relevant to their project:
The Playground Equipment stream will not be available for the fall 2022 intake. This stream is only available during the spring intake as it aligns with the Province of British Columbia's Playground Equipment Program (PEP) announcement. If you're interest, please consider applying for the spring 2023 intake.
The Playground Equipment stream aims to complement the Province of British Columbia’s Playground Equipment Program (PEP) or other similar programs which may be introduced. Parent Advisory Councils may apply on behalf of schools that have been identified as a priority for playground replacement or upgrade by School District 43 (SD43) under PEP, but have not been selected for provincial support in the previous five years.
Priority may be given to projects that include climate adaptive playground equipment, and that include equipment that is made of sustainable materials.
Applications for Playground Equipment funding that meet all eligibility requirements will be evaluated on the following criteria. Applicants are encouraged to include information that is relevant to their project:
The Community Support Projects stream is intended for programming and projects that do not fit into one of the other categories, but provide a tangible benefit to Coquitlam residents, and that meet the general eligibility requirements of the Spirit of Coquitlam Grant.
Priority for this category will go to projects that improve the wellbeing of residents, support neighbourhood engagement and community building, promote community inclusiveness, incorporate environmental sustainability or stewardship and/or provide innovative services and programming.
Applications for Community Support Projects funding that meet the eligibility requirements will be evaluated on the following criteria. Applicants are encouraged to include information that is relevant to their project: