Community Investment Program
The District of Sechelt’s Community Investment Program (CIP) Grants are intended to support non-profit and charitable organizations that serve residents of Sechelt. These grants are provided to assist eligible organizations with the delivery of services which contribute to the social, cultural, and environmental well-being of our community. There are two funding streams: Annual Project Grants and Multi-Year Operating Grants.
Both annual and multi-year grants are available for programs, projects, services and/or events that do one or more of the following:
- seek to preserve, celebrate and strengthen the local arts, culture and recreational opportunities for residents
- respond to an environmental and/or social need in the community and contribute to creating a community that lives well and cares for the environment
- support and contribute to a diverse and resilient local community
Multi-year grants may be approved for up to three years. To be eligible for multi-year funding, an organization must have received at least two consecutive annual grants from the Community Investment Program.
Application Open: November 18, 2024
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
GRANT REVIEW VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Volunteer applications are closed for 2025.
Applicant requirements:
• Knowledge of the non-profit sector
• Knowledge of local community organizations
• Ability to thoughtfully review and evaluate grant applications
Time commitment: the Committee generally reviews applications remotely (e.g. from home) in February/March and meets in-person for one full day in March/April for final adjudication of grants. In addition, the Committee may hold one or two meetings each year to discuss the CIP Grant policy, procedures etc.
| How to apply for a CIP Grant |
| The CIP Grant application is now completely online. You can save as you go and return to the form at anytime. Alternatively, you can prepare your responses in advance by using this worksheet for annual grants, or this worksheet for multi-year grants. These worksheets are simply intended to help you prepare your answers, you will still need to submit an official application through the online system. |
These are the documents you’ll need to attach to your online application:
Samples: BC Societies Online Dashboard CRA Charity Listing (detail page)
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| Determine your eligibility |
| Read through the CIP Grant Policy and the eligibility requirements found on this page |
| Gather required documents |
| Download a copy of the Budget Worksheet and complete this before you apply for your grant. You will also need a copy of your most recent Financial Statement and proof of "good standing" as a non-profit or charity. |
| Complete the online form |
| Apply now |
The 2025 CIP Grant Application process is now open and receiving applications.
Application deadline is Friday, January 31, 2025.
2024 Final Reports
All grant recipients are required to submit a final report.
The 2024 CIP Grant Final Report deadline is January 15, 2025 at 4:30pm.
See link to documents below, under Reporting Requirements.
*If you have any difficulty with the online application, please reach out to grants@sechelt.ca
| Eligibility |
To be eligible for an Annual Grant, applicants MUST meet the following requirements:
To be eligible for a multi-year grant, applicants MUST also meet the following requirements:
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| Required Documents |
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Ensure you have the following documents ready to upload with your online application form:
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| Ineligible Expenses |
The following expenses are not eligible for CIP Grant funding:
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| Grant Conditions |
Successful applicants must:
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| Evaluation Criteria |
The CIP Grant Review Committee shall use some or all of the following criteria to assess applications:
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| Reporting Requirements |
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All grant recipients are required to submit a final report.
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| Past CIP Grant Recipients |