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Quesnel Community Foundation Grants
Community funding for local nonprofit projects
Last Update: June 24, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : February 27, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Quesnel Community Foundation supports not-for-profit organizations in the Quesnel region through annual endowment income. It funds community projects in arts, education, environment, health, recreation, and social services, including new initiatives with clear timelines and community collaboration.
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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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : February 27, 2026
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that offer a service to the community or an innovative approach to a community challenge or concern.
Documents Needed
- Registration Form
- Grant Application Form
- Final Report
- Project receipts
- Photos
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community organizations that are registered charities or qualified recipients under the Income Tax Act.
- Organizations that do not have charitable status may still be considered through a partnership agreement with the City of Quesnel.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are totally government funded or directed.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- usual operational or core expenses
- expenses which predate the award
- deficits, debts or mortgage payments
- endowments
- sectarian, religious or political purposes
- travel costs
- team or club sponsorships
- annual fund drives for sustaining support
- an individual as opposed to a project or organization
- projects that duplicate services provided by other organizations
- projects that are totally government funded or directed
- projects that cannot be completed by the end of the calendar year without good reason
Eligible geographic areas
- Quesnel region
Selection criteria
- new initiatives
- broad public appeal
- widely accessible to the community
- promote and enhance self-sufficiency within the community
- demonstrate partnership and collaboration
How to apply
- Complete and submit the Registration Form and the Grant Application Form available on the website.
- If you are not able to access the form, contact the Foundation for assistance.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Foundation's Grant Committee with final approval from the Board of Directors.
- If your application is successful and a Grant is awarded, a Grant Contract will cover the appointment of a Grant Liaison, public acknowledgement, reports, project changes, fiscal management, and use of local resources whenever possible.
- When your project is complete, you will submit a Final Report along with project receipts and photos to the Foundation via your Grant Liaison.
Additional information
- The Foundation accepts a maximum of one Project Proposal per Grant Cycle per Community Organization per year.
- Applicants should allow for six to twelve weeks from submission of a Project Proposal to confirmation of grant approval in mid-April.
- All Project Proposals must use the format provided; additional documentation is not necessary and will not be considered.
- If goods or services to complete the project are available in Quesnel/the North Cariboo, please use local resources whenever possible.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Quesnel Community Foundation Grants Program
What is the Quesnel Community Foundation Grants?
The Quesnel Community Foundation supports not-for-profit organizations in the Quesnel region through annual endowment income. It funds community projects in arts, education, environment, health, recreation, and social services, including new initiatives with clear timelines and community collaboration.
Who is eligible for the Quesnel Community Foundation Grants program?
To be eligible for the Quesnel Community Foundation Grants program, you must:
Community organizations that are registered charities or qualified recipients under the Income Tax Act.
Organizations without charitable status may still be considered through a partnership agreement with the City of Quesnel.
What expenses are eligible under Quesnel Community Foundation Grants?
Projects that offer a service to the community or an innovative approach to a community challenge or concern.
Who can I contact for more information about the Quesnel Community Foundation Grants?
You can contact Quesnel Community Foundation by email at quesnelcommunityfoundation@gmail.com or by phone at 250-985-1612.
Where is the Quesnel Community Foundation Grants available?
The Quesnel Community Foundation Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Quesnel Community Foundation Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Quesnel Community Foundation Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Quesnel Community Foundation Grants?
Quesnel Community Foundation Grants is funded by Quesnel Community Foundation