COQUITLAM, B.C., January 14, 2024 – The City of Coquitlam is providing more than $207,000 to support local non-profit and community organizations. These groups contribute to our community in a variety ways, from hosting concerts and organizing sports programs to improving quality of life for seniors, among other important initiatives.
Fall 2024 Grant Funding and Recipients
On Monday, Coquitlam City Council awarded Spirit of Coquitlam grants to 22 different groups, who will receive a total of $207,027 in funding for their projects. The grant program is funded through the Province of BC’s Host Financial Assistance Agreement, which benefits local governments that are home to casinos or community gaming centres.
The City awards Spirit of Coquitlam grants twice a year. These grants help local organizations host events, offer community support programs, purchase equipment, and fund capital projects that benefit Coquitlam residents. Successful Spirit of Coquitlam grant projects must have outcomes that align with the City’s strategic priorities, 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 February 3, 2025. 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 $9.8 million to over 260 different community organizations. Full program details are available at coquitlam.ca/SpiritGrant.
Media contact:
Darryl Lal
Senior 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
Fall 2024 Spirit of Coquitlam Grant Recipients
| Organization | Purpose | Funding Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Projects | ||
| Washington Kids Foundation | Accessibility upgrades to their new youth programming facility at 2700 Barnet Highway | $25,000 |
| Community Support | ||
| Cornerstone SDA Church | A food hamper program for new Farsi-speaking immigrants | $8,533 |
| Garden of Compassion | A series of 4 information sessions for Korean speaking seniors to improve quality of life | $9,500 |
| Port Moody Curling Club | The 2025 Elmer Woods Memorial Bonspiel | $1,799 |
| Scouts Francophones de Maillardville | Public event celebrating the 70th anniversary of French Scouting | $10,000 |
| The Progressive Housing Society | A drop-in space for the under-housed or unsheltered to provide access to essential services | $10,000 |
| Festivals and Events | ||
| Blackout Art Society | The Frontliners Play Series | $15,000 |
| Coquitlam Skating Club | 2025 Coquitlam Skating Club Ice Show | $15,000 |
| Diwali Celebration Society | Diwali Celebration Society | $12,148 |
| Evening Optimist Club of Coquitlam | 2024 Youth Free Skate | $900 |
| Fraser Pacific Rose Society | 2025 Rose Show | $1,935 |
| Huaren Choir of Vancouver Society | 2024 Annual Concert | $4,000 |
| Oakdale Neighbourhood Association | 2025 Oakdale Neighbourhood Day | $3,240 |
| Tri-Cities Pride Society | 2025 Coquitlam Pride Festival | $14,000 |
| Tri-City Chinese Community Society | 2nd Annual Spring Fair Festival | $11,610 |
| Vancouver International Youth Film Festival | 8th Vancouver International Youth Film Festival | $15,000 |
| Sport Hosting | ||
| Coquitlam Lions Water Polo Association | 2025 Ethan Denum Memorial Water Polo Tournament | $5,131 |
| Coquitlam Minor Lacrosse Association | Female Adanac Challenge and Trevor Wingrove Memorial tournaments | $25,000 |
| Coquitlam-Moody Ringette Association | 2025 Ringette BC Zone & 18+ Provincial Championships | $2,780 |
| Pacific Storm Water Polo Club | 2025 Tournament of Courage | $10,101 |
| Sports Equipment | ||
| Aquasonics Artistic Swimming Club | Updated sound system and training weights | $1,350 |
| Coquitlam Minor Football Association | New shoulder pad safety gear to increase participation | $5,000 |