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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
- Strengthen organizational capacity
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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Priority is given to organizations located in Port Coquitlam and mandated to serve the municipality.
- Relevance, need, and non-duplication of services are considered for region-serving groups.
- Projects must benefit Port Coquitlam and be inclusive and non-discriminatory.
- In-kind contributions are taken into account in funding decisions.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your application
- Review the guidelines and question guide.
- Complete the budget template and gather the required documents.
- Step 2: Submit online
- Access the online application form.
- Log in with a Google account.
- Submit the application and supporting documents online.
- Step 3: Follow up after submission
- Keep confirmation of your submission for your records.
- Await the funder's review and decision.
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
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