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Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Capacity Building Grant
Supports arts and heritage organizational capacity
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 2, 2026
Location
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program supports capacity-building initiatives for arts, culture, and heritage organizations serving Port Coquitlam. Funding is available for strategic development and professional development activities, with support of up to $5,000 for non-profit organizations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 2, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Port Coquitlam
- 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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Strategic organizational development initiatives.
- Professional development for arts, culture, and heritage organizations.
- Capacity-building activities to improve administrative or artistic effectiveness.
Documents Needed
- Completed budget form
- Financial statement
- Annual report, for first-time applicants
- Certificate of society incorporation, for first-time applicants
- Board of directors list, for first-time applicants
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated non-profit arts organizations.
- Incorporated non-profit culture organizations.
- Incorporated non-profit heritage organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not incorporated non-profit societies.
- Organizations incorporated for less than one year.
- Capital projects.
- Projects that duplicate existing City programs without demonstrated need.
Eligible expenses
- Consultant fees for planning or organizational development.
- Workshop or training costs for board development.
- Costs related to business, succession, fundraising, or marketing planning.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the grant agreement is signed.
- Retroactive project expenses.
- Capital projects.
- Activities that duplicate existing City programs without demonstrated need.
Eligible geographic areas
- Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
- Organizations mandated to serve Port Coquitlam
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against program eligibility and guidelines.
- Funding is not guaranteed, even for eligible applicants.
- Successful applicants must complete a final performance report and submit financial statements.
- Unsuccessful applicants may request feedback from the funder.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted in the Spring and Fall intakes.
- All applications must be submitted online; paper and email applications are not accepted.
- Applicants may submit more than one application per year if it is for a different project or initiative.
- Recipients must acknowledge the Port Coquitlam Community Foundation and the City of Port Coquitlam Community Fund in promotional materials.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Capacity Building Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Capacity Building Grant. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Capacity Building Grant?
This program supports capacity-building initiatives for arts, culture, and heritage organizations serving Port Coquitlam. Funding is available for strategic development and professional development activities, with support of up to $5,000 for non-profit organizations.
How much funding can be received?
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Capacity Building Grant Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Capacity Building Grant program?
To be eligible for the Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Capacity Building Grant program, you must:
Incorporated non-profit society
At least one year incorporated
Serves Port Coquitlam
What expenses are eligible under Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Capacity Building Grant?
Strategic organizational development initiatives.
Professional development for arts, culture, and heritage organizations.
Capacity-building activities to improve administrative or artistic effectiveness.
Who can I contact for more information about the Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Capacity Building Grant?
You can contact PoCo Community Foundation (PCCF).
Where is the Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Capacity Building Grant available?
The Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Capacity Building Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Capacity Building Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Capacity Building Grant is a Grant and Funding