Comox Valley Community Foundation

Comox Valley Community Foundation Enriching life in the Comox Valley Forever The Comox Valley Community Foundation is available by appointment. Please call or email if you'd like to meet with us.

❓ COMMUNITY GRANTS FAQ: How much can we apply for?Community Enrichment Grants have different maximum request amounts dep...
08/26/2026

❓ COMMUNITY GRANTS FAQ: How much can we apply for?

Community Enrichment Grants have different maximum request amounts depending on the funding option:

One-year grants
🏠 Housing Stability & Basic Needs — up to $20,000
💛 Mental Health & Connection — up to $20,000
🌱 Capacity Building — up to $20,000

Three-year grants — Stream 1 only
🏠 Housing Stability & Basic Needs
💛 Mental Health & Connection
Up to $30,000 per year for up to three years

Your request should reflect the actual cost of the work you are proposing and the amount needed to deliver it effectively.

Review the Applicant Guide for full funding requirements before applying.

📅 Applications close September 25, 2026.

Learn more: https://cvcfoundation.org/grant-seekers/community-enrichment-grants/

❓ COMMUNITY GRANTS FAQ: What can be funded?Community Enrichment Grants support eligible activities through two funding s...
08/24/2026

❓ COMMUNITY GRANTS FAQ: What can be funded?

Community Enrichment Grants support eligible activities through two funding streams:

🏠 Housing Stability & Basic Needs — Activities that help people secure and maintain safe housing and meet essential day-to-day needs.

💛 Mental Health & Connection — Activities that strengthen emotional well-being, reduce isolation, and foster belonging, resilience, and supportive relationships.

🌱 Capacity Building — Activities that strengthen an organization’s ability to fulfill its mission effectively and sustainably over time.

Before applying, review the Applicant Guide to make sure your proposed work aligns with the funding stream you select.

📅 Applications close September 25, 2026.

Learn more: https://cvcfoundation.org/grant-seekers/community-enrichment-grants/

❓ COMMUNITY GRANTS FAQ: Who can apply?Community Enrichment Grants support work that directly benefits people in the Como...
08/20/2026

❓ COMMUNITY GRANTS FAQ: Who can apply?

Community Enrichment Grants support work that directly benefits people in the Comox Valley, within the geographic boundaries of School District 71.

Eligible applicants include:

• Registered charities
• First Nations, municipalities, and other eligible public bodies
• Registered non-profit societies working with an eligible registered charity as a fiscal sponsor

Organizations must also be up to date with past Foundation grant reporting.

Not sure whether your organization is eligible? Review the Applicant Guide before beginning your application.

📅 Applications close September 25, 2026.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/TFnZLLj

❓ COMMUNITY GRANTS FAQ: Which funding stream is right for us?Not sure where your application fits?This year’s Community ...
08/18/2026

❓ COMMUNITY GRANTS FAQ: Which funding stream is right for us?

Not sure where your application fits?

This year’s Community Enrichment Grants offer two streams designed to support different kinds of work:

🏠💛 Stream 1: Community Needs supports work that directly responds to Housing Stability & Basic Needs or Mental Health & Connection in the Comox Valley.

🌱 Stream 2: Capacity Building supports work that strengthens your organization itself so it can fulfill its mission effectively and sustainably over time.

A simple way to think about it:

Is the primary purpose of the funding to support people and respond to a community need? → Start with Stream 1.

Is the primary purpose to strengthen your organization’s internal capacity? → Start with Stream 2.

Still deciding? We’ve created a simple infographic to help you compare the streams, understand what each one supports, and choose the best fit for your proposed work.

👉 View the infographic: https://buff.ly/TFnZLLj

📅 Applications close September 25, 2026.

📣 Community Enrichment Grants are now open!Stream 2: Capacity BuildingStrong organizations are essential to a strong and...
08/14/2026

📣 Community Enrichment Grants are now open!

Stream 2: Capacity Building

Strong organizations are essential to a strong and resilient community.

This funding supports activities that strengthen an organization’s ability to fulfill its mission effectively and sustainably over time. This could include work related to organizational planning, governance, human resources, financial management, systems, or other areas that build long-term organizational capacity.

Organizations may apply for one-year capacity-building funding.

📅 Applications open: August 10, 2026
📅 Deadline: September 25, 2026

Learn more, review the Applicant Guide, and apply: https://cvcfoundation.org/grant-seekers/community-enrichment-grants/

📣 Community Enrichment Grants are now open!Stream 1: Mental Health & ConnectionStrong communities are built when people ...
08/12/2026

📣 Community Enrichment Grants are now open!

Stream 1: Mental Health & Connection

Strong communities are built when people feel connected, supported, and that they belong.

This funding supports programs, services, and initiatives that strengthen emotional well-being, reduce isolation, and foster belonging, resilience, and supportive relationships in the Comox Valley.

Organizations may apply for one-year or three-year funding.

📅 Applications open: August 10, 2026
📅 Deadline: September 25, 2026

Learn more, review the Applicant Guide, and apply: https://cvcfoundation.org/grant-seekers/community-enrichment-grants/

📣 Community Enrichment Grants are now open!Stream 1: Housing Stability & Basic NeedsSafe housing and access to everyday ...
08/10/2026

📣 Community Enrichment Grants are now open!

Stream 1: Housing Stability & Basic Needs

Safe housing and access to everyday essentials are foundational to individual and community well-being.

This funding supports programs, services, and initiatives that help people in the Comox Valley secure and maintain safe housing while meeting essential day-to-day needs that support stability and well-being.

Organizations may apply for one-year or three-year funding.

📅 Applications open: August 10, 2026
📅 Deadline: September 25, 2026

Learn more, review the Applicant Guide, and apply: https://buff.ly/TFnZLLj

CVCF News: More Than $450,000 Available to Comox Valley Nonprofits 🎉 Through our 2026–27 community granting programs, lo...
08/05/2026

CVCF News: More Than $450,000 Available to Comox Valley Nonprofits 🎉

Through our 2026–27 community granting programs, local non-profits can access new funding to address urgent community needs and strengthen the organizations delivering essential services.
• Community Needs: Single-year grants up to $20,000, or multi-year grants up to $30,000 per year for three years, supporting housing stability and basic needs, mental health, and social connection.
• Non-profit Capacity Building: Grants up to $20,000 to strengthen people, systems, governance, planning, and long-term resilience.

An additional $100,000 will support collaborative environmental and conservation work, plus recreation and social programming for adults with diverse abilities.

📅 Applications open August 10 and close September 25, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Registered charities and other eligible nonprofits whose work benefits the Comox Valley are encouraged to review the guidelines and apply at cvcfoundation.org.

Last year’s community granting programs supported 45 organizations in the Comox Valley, including Cumberland Community Schools Society's food share program. Photo credit: Sara Kempner.

💜 Thank you, Comox Valley Record.Local stories matter—and we're grateful to the Comox Valley Record for helping us share...
07/23/2026

💜 Thank you, Comox Valley Record.

Local stories matter—and we're grateful to the Comox Valley Record for helping us share them with our community.

Your partnership in the 2026 Impact Report has helped highlight the inspiring work of local charities, celebrate the generosity of donors, and showcase the collective impact that is possible when our community comes together.

Thank you for helping these stories reach homes across the Comox Valley and for supporting a stronger, more connected community.

📖 In case you missed it, you can read our 2026 Impact Report here: https://buff.ly/AIhyRLF

💜 Thank you, DeLuca Veale.Strong communities are built through meaningful partnerships.We are grateful to DeLuca Veale f...
07/21/2026

💜 Thank you, DeLuca Veale.

Strong communities are built through meaningful partnerships.

We are grateful to DeLuca Veale for supporting the 2026 Comox Valley Community Foundation Impact Report. Your partnership helps amplify stories of resilience, belonging, innovation, and generosity happening throughout our region.

Thank you for helping us celebrate the organizations and people who are making a lasting difference across the Comox Valley.

📖 In case you missed it, our 2026 Impact Report is available here: https://buff.ly/AIhyRLF

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