COQUITLAM, B.C., December 5, 2023 – The City of Coquitlam is providing more than $136,000 to support local non-profit and community-based organizations, for everything from conservation projects and emergency services to festivals and sports tournaments.
Fall 2023 Grant Funding and Recipients
Coquitlam Council approved Spirit of Coquitlam grants this week for 20 different groups, who will receive a total of $136,296 in funding for their projects.
The City awards Spirit of Coquitlam grants twice a year to help local organizations host events, offer community support programs, purchase equipment to support increased participation and realize capital projects to advance community goals that benefit Coquitlam residents. 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.
Refer to the backgrounder below for more details on this season’s recipients.
The next Spirit of Coquitlam grant intake will open February 1, 2024. Details about the grant and application process are available at 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 more than $9.5 million to 242 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 coquitlam.ca/SpiritGrant.
Media contact:
Darryl Lal
Manager, Policy and Business Services
604-927-3587
CommunityGrant@coquitlam.ca
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.
Backgrounder
Fall 2023 Spirit of Coquitlam Grant Recipients
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| Organization | Purpose | Amount |
| Capital Projects |
Coastal Partners in Conservation
| Equipment for monitoring species at risk in Coquitlam based parks and open spaces
| $7,355
|
Coquitlam Amateur Radio Emergency Services Society
| Equipment for improving and enhancing emergency services
| $4,134
|
Hoy Scott Watershed Society
| Equipment for salmon monitoring and public outreach
| $2,214
|
Scouts Canada 5th Coquitlam
| Outdoor equipment to accommodate more youth participants
| $2,798
|
| Community Support |
VoiceStory
| Conversation and Connection Sessions community networking program
| $10,000
|
| Festivals and Events |
ACCESS Youth Outreach Services Society
| 2024 Tri Cities overdose awareness event series
| $10,588
|
Arriba el Mate Foundation
| Spanish Book Fair
| $1,134
|
Baker Drive Parent Advisory Council
| Baker Drive Community Block Party
| $1,500
|
Centennial Secondary School Parent Advisory Council
| Three Community Carnivals hosted during 2023 football season home games
| $13,537
|
Fraser Pacific Rose Society
| 2024 Fraser Pacific Rose Show
| $1,750
|
Riverview Horticultural Centre Society
| RHCS 2024 Tree Walks
| $5,581
|
Theatrix Youtheatre Society
| Final public performance for Triple Threat Level Up Program
| $693
|
Tri-Cities Pride Society
| 2024 Coquitlam Pride Event
| $15,000
|
Tri-City Chinese Community Society
| 2024 Chinese Lunar New Year Carnival
| $13,783
|
Walton Elementary Parent Advisory Council
| 35th School Anniversary Community Carnival
| $8,807
|
| Sport Hosting |
Coquitlam Lions Water Polo Association
| 2024 Ethan Denum Memorial Water Polo Tournament
| $1,416
|
Coquitlam Minor Lacrosse Association
| 2024 Female Adanac Challenge and 2024 Trevor Wingrove Memorial Tournament
| $25,000
|
Pacific Storm Water Polo Club
| 2024 Tournament of Courage
| $4,981
|
Sports Equipment
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Adanacs Field Lacrosse Association
| Field lacrosse goalie equipment
| $5,000
|
BC Aquasonics Synchronized Swim Club
| Additional underwater earphones to meet participation demand
| $1,025
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