Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Mosaic Forest Management

Mosaic Forest Management is a privately owned Canadian land and forestry company that manages extensive private forest lands and public tenures on Vancouver Island and coastal British Columbia. While its core business is sustainable timber production and land-based ventures such as renewable energy, watershed services, recreation, real estate and carbon projects, Mosaic also plays a notable role as a community funder. The company operates structured sponsorship and donation programs, offers scholarships and bursaries, and dedicates internal funds to training and employment initiatives, particularly for Indigenous partners.

Through its Community Partners and Sponsorship & Donations streams, Mosaic has contributed over $10 million to community and environmental causes and has provided thousands of hectares of land for conservation and other public-benefit initiatives. It invites registered non-profits and community projects in its operating regions to apply for financial or in‑kind support, prioritizing community benefit, environmental leadership and Indigenous cultures.

Mosaic’s funding portfolio includes education-focused support aimed at building local and Indigenous capacity in the forest sector. The company provides each school district in its operating areas along B.C.’s coast with an annual scholarship for graduating high‑school students entering forestry or natural resources programs. In addition, Mosaic has endowed or established scholarships at several post‑secondary institutions, including Vancouver Island University, the University of British Columbia, the University of Northern British Columbia, North Island College and the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

Mosaic also maintains an internal fund for short, job‑ready training courses delivered in partnership with First Nations. These programs emphasize practical forestry skills and support pathways into employment with Mosaic and its contractors. Beyond direct funding, the company participates in the Indigenous Intern Leadership Program, which connects recent Indigenous graduates with two‑year paid work opportunities across B.C.

Mosaic’s Sponsorship & Donations program provides financial and in‑kind contributions to events, projects and organizations in the communities where its employees live and work. The company uses a formal application and review process, requiring applicants to complete an online Donation & Sponsorship Request Form. Requests from registered non‑profits and initiatives that enhance local communities are prioritized, especially those supporting underrepresented groups, environmental stewardship or Indigenous cultures.

Examples highlighted on the site include donations to food security programs, support for local schools, firewood donations to community organizations, and contributions to museums and cultural exhibits such as the Mosaic Pavilion at the Parksville Museum. Mosaic indicates it receives hundreds of requests annually and aims to respond within approximately 60 days, underscoring an active, ongoing corporate giving program.

Indigenous relations are a central focus of Mosaic’s funding and partnership strategy. The company dedicates over $150,000 each year specifically to Indigenous scholarships, bursaries and training programs, and supports Indigenous artists through commissions, cultural log donations and carving projects. Its Indigenous Relations Policy emphasizes respect for Indigenous rights, inclusion of Indigenous knowledge and values, and the development of commercial partnerships and procurement opportunities with Indigenous businesses.

These commitments complement Mosaic’s broader role as a certified sustainable forest manager and its recognition under the Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAIR) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI®) standards, which encourage meaningful engagement and benefit-sharing with Indigenous communities.

Mosaic’s funding reaches a wide range of beneficiaries across Vancouver Island and coastal B.C., including non‑profit organizations, community groups, schools, post‑secondary institutions, Indigenous governments and Indigenous‑led businesses. Typical supported domains include community development, education and skills training, environmental conservation, cultural initiatives and local economic resilience. Through this combination of scholarships, training funds, sponsorships, donations and land contributions, Mosaic acts as an important private‑sector partner in the regional grant and community investment ecosystem.