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Coastal Community Credit Union Community Funding Request
Community funding for island initiatives
Last Update: June 18, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Bowen Island, Campbell River, Central Saanich, Comox, Courtenay, Cowichan Bay, Duncan, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Langford Station, Metchosin, Nanaimo, North Cowichan, North Saanich, Parksville, Port Alberni, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Qualicum Beach, Saanich, Sidney, Tofino, Ucluelet, Victoria, View Royal, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Coastal Community Funding Programs support registered charities and recognized community not-for-profits in Coastal Community’s trade area, with a focus on financial literacy and economic development. Eligible support includes community programs, island initiatives, and local projects that benefit broad groups of people.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Bowen Island, Campbell River, Central Saanich, Comox, Courtenay, Cowichan Bay, Duncan, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Langford Station, Metchosin, Nanaimo, North Cowichan, North Saanich, Parksville, Port Alberni, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Qualicum Beach, Saanich, Sidney, Tofino, Ucluelet, Victoria, View Royal
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Employment and Training
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Financial education programs
- Economic development initiatives
- Community betterment and local events
- Island-based community initiatives
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Project or initiative details
- Organization registration or not-for-profit status information
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Recognized community not-for-profit organizations
- Amateur sports organizations
- Island businesses for mutually beneficial initiatives
Who is not eligible
- Partisan political or religious organizations
- Organizations that are not registered charities or recognized community not-for-profits
- Sports teams under the Community Investment program
- Organizations seeking travel support
- Requests for operating costs, debt servicing, or capital campaigns
Eligible expenses
- Community program delivery costs
- In-kind gifts and community support items
- Tent loan support for special events
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel costs
- Long-term operational costs, including rent, wages, and utilities
- Debt servicing
- Capital campaigns
- Support for sports teams under the Community Investment program
Eligible geographic areas
- Victoria
- Duncan
- Chemainus
- Nanaimo
- Gabriola
- Nanoose
- Parksville
- Qualicum
- Port Alberni
- Ucluelet
- Tofino
- Comox Valley
- Campbell River
- Cortes Island
- Quadra Island
- Port Hardy
- Port McNeill
- Sointula
- Alert Bay
- Nearby communities
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for alignment with policy and community need.
- Requests may be vetted before a final decision is made.
- Decisions on support are final.
Additional information
- Only one contribution is generally provided per organization per budget year.
- Support may be considered outside the trade area at the Board of Directors’ discretion.
- Decisions on support are final.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Coastal Community Credit Union Community Funding Request Program
What is the Coastal Community Credit Union Community Funding Request?
Coastal Community Funding Programs support registered charities and recognized community not-for-profits in Coastal Community’s trade area, with a focus on financial literacy and economic development. Eligible support includes community programs, island initiatives, and local projects that benefit broad groups of people.
How much funding can be received?
Coastal Community Credit Union Community Funding Request Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Coastal Community Credit Union Community Funding Request program?
To be eligible for the Coastal Community Credit Union Community Funding Request program, you must:
Registered charity or not-for-profit
Serves Coastal Community trade area
Aligned with financial literacy or economic development
What expenses are eligible under Coastal Community Credit Union Community Funding Request?
Financial education programs
Economic development initiatives
Community betterment and local events
Island-based community initiatives
Who can I contact for more information about the Coastal Community Credit Union Community Funding Request?
You can contact Coastal Community Credit Union by email at community.support@cccu.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Coastal Community Credit Union Community Funding Request available?
The Coastal Community Credit Union Community Funding Request program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Coastal Community Credit Union Community Funding Request a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Coastal Community Credit Union Community Funding Request is a Other Support