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Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Projects Grant
Funding for local arts and heritage projects
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 2, 2026
Location
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Supports arts, heritage, and cultural initiatives in Port Coquitlam. Funding is available up to $5,000 for eligible projects, events, programs, and festivals.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
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
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Arts, cultural, and heritage projects
- Programs
- Events and festivals
- Community-based special events
Documents Needed
- Completed project budget
- Most recent financial statement
- Certificate of incorporation, for first-time applicants
- Board of directors list, for first-time applicants
- Confirmation letter from community partners, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated non-profit societies
- Community organizations offering arts, heritage, or cultural projects
- Private art, music, and theatre schools, for eligible community-benefit projects
Who is not eligible
- For-profit ventures
- Organizations seeking support for capital projects
- Applicants requesting funding for a project already funded under another City program
Eligible expenses
- Project-related supplies and materials
- Small relevant equipment purchases
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital projects such as land, buildings, theatres, and major equipment
- Projects funded retroactively for costs incurred before the application date
- Projects with a primarily fundraising objective
- Popular entertainment ventures
Eligible geographic areas
- Port Coquitlam
- Projects primarily focused on Port Coquitlam residents
Selection criteria
- Clarity of objectives and project plan
- Evaluation process for project success
- Benefit to Port Coquitlam residents
- Ethical public engagement and safety practices
- Non-duplication of existing City services, where relevant
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program guidelines
- Confirm that the project fits the program purpose and eligibility requirements.
- Prepare the required supporting documents.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Fill in the application form online.
- Include the project description, timeline, community impact, and budget information.
- Step 3: Submit the application online
- Send the application through the online portal only.
- Paper and email applications are not accepted.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after online submission.
- Funding is not guaranteed, even for eligible applications.
- Successful applicants receive funding as a single payment.
- A final performance report is required before future funding is considered.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted online only.
- Final reports and financial statements are required.
- Recipients must acknowledge the funder in promotional materials.
- Projects must benefit Port Coquitlam residents and be non-discriminatory.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Projects Grant Program
What is the Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Projects Grant?
Supports arts, heritage, and cultural initiatives in Port Coquitlam. Funding is available up to $5,000 for eligible projects, events, programs, and festivals.
How much funding can be received?
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Projects Grant Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Projects Grant program?
To be eligible for the Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Projects Grant program, you must:
Incorporated non-profit society
One year of incorporation
Arts, heritage, or cultural project
What expenses are eligible under Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Projects Grant?
Arts, cultural, and heritage projects
Programs
Events and festivals
Community-based special events
Who can I contact for more information about the Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Projects Grant?
You can contact PoCo Community Foundation (PCCF).
Where is the Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Projects Grant available?
The Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Projects Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Projects Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Projects Grant is a Grant and Funding