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Last Update: June 17, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 1, 2027
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The District of Sooke Community Grant Program offers up to $5,000 per organization each year to support local, community-driven initiatives in Sooke. It funds new projects that strengthen arts, events, sustainability, resilience, education, youth inclusion, and community well-being.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : March 1, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New community events and engagement initiatives
- Arts, culture, and local identity projects
- Environmental stewardship, sustainability, and resilience activities
- Youth development, inclusion, and health and wellness initiatives
- Place-based education and reconciliation, diversity, and accessibility projects
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Project budget
- Supporting financial documents, if requested
- Final report after project completion
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community-based non-profit organizations
- Incorporated societies
- Registered charities
- Volunteer or unincorporated groups with an eligible fiscal sponsor
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses
- Projects focused on political advocacy or religious promotion
- Applicants seeking support for core operating expenses
- Projects outside Sooke or without clear benefit to Sooke residents
- Already completed projects
Eligible expenses
- Limited event support and related project costs
- In-kind support such as municipal facility access, permits, District-owned equipment, and limited staff support
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Core operating expenses, including rent, wages, utilities, insurance, bookkeeping, audit fees, and routine software or membership costs.
- Political or advocacy activities aimed at influencing government policy, legislation, elections, or bylaws.
- Religious worship, proselytizing, or faith-based instruction as the primary purpose.
- Projects outside the District of Sooke or without clear benefit to Sooke residents.
- Retroactive funding for already completed projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- District of Sooke, British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by District staff for eligibility and completeness.
- Eligible applications are evaluated against Council-approved criteria and brought to Council for final approval.
- Successful applicants are notified after Council deliberations.
- Funding is released after Council approval and any required documentation is completed.
- Recipients must submit a final report within 60 days of project completion.
Additional information
- Applicants must acknowledge District support in project communications.
- Successful applicants must submit a final report within 60 days of project completion.
- Funding decisions are subject to Council approval and available budget.
- Applications are accepted only during the annual intake period.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the District of Sooke Community Grant Program Program
What is the District of Sooke Community Grant Program?
The District of Sooke Community Grant Program offers up to $5,000 per organization each year to support local, community-driven initiatives in Sooke. It funds new projects that strengthen arts, events, sustainability, resilience, education, youth inclusion, and community well-being.
How much funding can be received?
District of Sooke Community Grant Program Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the District of Sooke Community Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the District of Sooke Community Grant Program program, you must:
Community-based non-profit or charity
Project in Sooke
New community initiative
What expenses are eligible under District of Sooke Community Grant Program?
New community events and engagement initiatives
Arts, culture, and local identity projects
Environmental stewardship, sustainability, and resilience activities
Youth development, inclusion, and health and wellness initiatives
Place-based education and reconciliation, diversity, and accessibility projects
Who can I contact for more information about the District of Sooke Community Grant Program?
You can contact District of Sooke by email at corp@sooke.ca or by phone at 250-642-1634.
Where is the District of Sooke Community Grant Program available?
The District of Sooke Community Grant Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the District of Sooke Community Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
District of Sooke Community Grant Program is a Other Support