COQUITLAM, B.C., May 29, 2024 – The City of Coquitlam is providing more than $183,000 to support local non-profit and community-based organizations, for everything from afterschool programs and youth sports equipment to community events and cultural festivals.
Spring 2024 Grant Funding and Recipients
On Monday, Coquitlam City Council awarded Spirit of Coquitlam grants to 21 different groups, who will receive a total of $183,424 in funding for their projects. Funding for the grant program comes from revenue received through the Province of BC’s Host Financial Assistance Agreement. This program benefits local governments that host casinos or community gaming centres.
The City awards Spirit of Coquitlam grants twice a year to help local organizations host events, offer community support programs, purchase equipment to support increased participation and realize capital projects to advance community goals that benefit Coquitlam residents. Successful Spirit of Coquitlam grant projects must have outcomes that align with the City’s strategic goals, as well as meeting eligibility criteria outlined in the grant guidelines.
Refer to the backgrounder below for more details on this season’s recipients.
The next Spirit of Coquitlam grant intake will open September 3, 2024. Details about the grant and application process are available at coquitlam.ca/SpiritGrant.
About the Spirit of Coquitlam Grant Program
The Spirit of Coquitlam Grant Program was created in 2002 to assist local organizations in realizing projects to advance their mandates and community goals. Since 2002, through this program, the City of Coquitlam has awarded more than $9.5 million to over 240 different community organizations. Full program details are available at coquitlam.ca/SpiritGrant.
Media Contact:
Darryl Lal
Manager, Policy and Business Services
604-927-3587
CommunityGrant@coquitlam.ca
Grant Coordinator:
Rachel Cormack
Coordinator, Plans and Policies
604-927-3571
CommunityGrant@coquitlam.ca
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.
Backgrounder
Spring 2024 Spirit of Coquitlam Grant Recipients
Organization
| Funding Amount
| Project Description
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Capital Projects
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Kateslem Youth Society
| $2,500
| Equipment for an after-school sewing program for middle school students
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Theatrix Youtheatre Society
| $1,846
| Equipment to replace current outdated microphones
|
Community Projects
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Fraser North Community Volunteer Connections
| $1,708
| Empowering Volunteer Administrations and Volunteers: A Learning Series
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Moresports Community Development Foundation
| $8,839
| Moresports in the Park and Inclusive Activities Program
|
STEM Camp
| $5,100
| Inclusion in STEM Camp
|
Tri-Cities Iranian-Canadian Mini-Soccer Society
| $2,000
| Final Futsal Frenzy 2024
|
YMCA BC
| $10,000
| YMCA Summer Youth Transitions Program
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Festivals and Events
|
Austin Heights Business Improvement Association
| $17,200
| Hollydaze in the Heights 2024
|
Bosnian and Herzegovinian Cultural Centre Vancouver Canada Society
| $5,098
| 15 Year Anniversary Bosnian Annual Festival
|
Centennial Secondary School Parent Advisory Council
| $13,537
| Three Community Carnivals hosted during 2024 football season home games
|
Diwali Celebration Society
| $11,000
| 2024 Colour Fest
|
Iranian Senior Club Association
| $6,426
| 2024 Norouz Celebration
|
North American Chinese Culture Promotion Society
| $18,000
| 2024 World of Love Multicultural Carnival
|
Stage 43 Theatrical Society
| $15,000
| 2024-2025 Subscription Play Series: Productions 1, 2 and 3
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Terminal City Roller Derby
| $6,655
| Terminal City Roller Derby Exhibition Games at Poirier Forum
|
Vancouver International Youth Film Festival Association
| $10,000
| 7th Vancouver International Youth Film Festival (Coquitlam)
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Sport Hosting
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Adanacs Field Lacrosse Association
| $10,000
| 2024 Big Al’s 7v7 Female Tournament
|
Coquitlam Junior Adanacs Society
| $25,000
| 2024 Minto Cup National Championship
|
Coquitlam Minor Softball Association
| $3,869
| 2024 Softball Tournament
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Sports Equipment
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Coquitlam Lions Water Polo Association
| $5,000
| Upgraded deck clocks and controllers
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Coquitlam Minor Hockey Association
| $4,646
| Development enhancement and promotion equipment
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