The City of Coquitlam has awarded over $200,000 in Spirit of Coquitlam grants in support of local non-profit and community-based organizations.
COQUITLAM, B.C., Dec. 6, 2022 – The City of Coquitlam has awarded over $200,000 in Spirit of Coquitlam grants this fall in support of local non-profit and community-based organizations, bringing the total award to over $9 million since 2002.
Updates to Spirit of Coquitlam Grant Program
Spirit of Coquitlam grants have helped hundreds of organizations host events, purchase equipment, or complete initiatives or capital projects that benefit Coquitlam residents.
Through the fall 2022 intake for the City’s Spirit of Coquitlam Grant Program, 25 projects will receive a total of $201,503 in funding. The goal of this grant is to assist local organizations in offering community support programs, hosting events, purchasing equipment to support increased participation, and realizing capital projects to advance community goals. Submissions were received during the grant program’s intake in September, and successful Spirit of Coquitlam grant projects must have outcomes that align with the City’s strategic goals, as well as meeting eligibility criteria outlined in the grant guidelines.
Fall 2022 Spirit of Coquitlam Grant Recipients
The $201,503 in approved grants was awarded to the following recipients:
Capital Projects
• Burquest Jewish Community Association, $6,100
• Coquitlam Search and Rescue, $4,118
• Kateslem Youth Society, $2,500
• 4th Port Coquitlam Scouts, $4,700
Community Support
• Coquitlam Chorale Society, $6,100
• Hoy/Scott Watershed Society, $1,033
• Rotary Club of Coquitlam, $3,600
• Tri-Cities Iranian-Canadian Mini-Soccer Society, $2,600
• kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation, $1,000
Festivals & Events
• Access Youth Outreach Society, $15,000
• Afghan Diaspora of Vancouver, $10,200
• Asian Impact Society, $15,000
• Austin Height BIA, $15,850
• Baker Drive Elementary PAC, $1,500
• Coquitlam Alliance Church, $1,000
• Coquitlam Skating Club, $15,000
• Low Entropy, $15,295
• North American Chinese Culture Promotion Society, $20,000
• Oakdale Neighbourhood Association, $6,070
• Tri-City Asian Arts and Culture Society, $20,000
• Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of BC, $20,000
Sport Hosting
• Coquitlam Lions Water Polo, $3,697
Sports Equipment
• Port Coquitlam Speed Skating Club, $4,542
• Tri-City Minor Ball Hockey Association, $5,000
• United Rugby Club, $1,598
The next Spirit of Coquitlam grant intake will take place in spring 2023. Details about the grant and application process are available at www.coquitlam.ca/spiritgrant.
About the Spirit of Coquitlam Grant Program
The Spirit of Coquitlam Grant Program was created in 2002 to assist local organizations in realizing projects to advance their mandates and community goals. Since 2002, through this program, the City of Coquitlam has awarded over $9 million to nearly 230 different community organizations. Funding for the Spirit of Coquitlam Grant Program is derived from the Casino Host Agreement revenue. Full program details are available at www.coquitlam.ca/spiritgrant.
Media contact:
Darryl Lal
Manager, Policy and Business Services
604-927-3587
dlal@coquitlam.ca