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General News · 23rd May 2024
Isabella Mcknight
Dear Cortes Community,
We are pleased to announce that the Community Prosperity Fund and the Cortes Island Community Foundation (CICF) is now accepting applications!
Application Portal - https://cfc-fcc.smapply.ca/prog/cpf/
The Opportunity:
The Community Prosperity Fund is a $25 million investment from the Government of B.C. that advances poverty reduction and social inclusion. The CICF is one of many community foundations across B.C. delivering this funding. We are committed to supporting the Cortes Island community and empowering local organizations to make decisions that best address our unique needs.
This fund is geared at making a meaningful impact by addressing social determinants of health, including but not limited to social connectivity, transportation, housing, food security, and education.
What We Offer:
- Local Focus: Your application will be reviewed by a Cortes Island community jury, ensuring your project addresses specific needs for Cortes Island.
- Flexible Funding: Grants can range from $5,000 to $40,000 to support operational expenses, expand existing projects, or create new initiatives.
- Multi-year Support: You have up to three years to implement your project, allowing you to pace activities according to your organization's needs.
Cortes Island Community Foundation Priorities:
We will prioritize applications that:
- Involve community partnerships and collaborations: We believe stronger connections within the community lead to more effective solutions.
- Fill an urgent gap in the community or seeds a multi-year initiative: Funding will prioritize addressing immediate needs while also encouraging sustainable solutions.
- Have limited or no access to other funding: We aim to support initiatives that might struggle to secure funding elsewhere.
Data and Impact:
We are committed to data-driven decision making. The CICF is currently undertaking its first Vital Signs project to gather relevant data on community needs and social determinants of health.
In the meantime, we encourage applicants to share any existing data on project needs and potential impact. We are also happy to discuss current data gaps and how your project can contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of local issues.
Getting Started:
Head to our website (https://cortesfoundation.ca/prosperity-fund/) to learn more and apply! Here is a one-page summary (https://communityfoundations.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/CPF-Public-Program-Snapshot-May-16.pdf) of the program. We strongly encourage you to read the Applicant Guide (https://communityfoundations.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/CPF-Applicant-Guide-May-16.pdf) for detailed information about the program, eligibility criteria, and application procedures.
The deadline to apply is June 24, 2024. If you have any questions, contact andreacortesfoundation.ca.
We are pleased to announce that the Community Prosperity Fund and the Cortes Island Community Foundation (CICF) is now accepting applications!
Application Portal - https://cfc-fcc.smapply.ca/prog/cpf/
The Opportunity:
The Community Prosperity Fund is a $25 million investment from the Government of B.C. that advances poverty reduction and social inclusion. The CICF is one of many community foundations across B.C. delivering this funding. We are committed to supporting the Cortes Island community and empowering local organizations to make decisions that best address our unique needs.
This fund is geared at making a meaningful impact by addressing social determinants of health, including but not limited to social connectivity, transportation, housing, food security, and education.
What We Offer:
- Local Focus: Your application will be reviewed by a Cortes Island community jury, ensuring your project addresses specific needs for Cortes Island.
- Flexible Funding: Grants can range from $5,000 to $40,000 to support operational expenses, expand existing projects, or create new initiatives.
- Multi-year Support: You have up to three years to implement your project, allowing you to pace activities according to your organization's needs.
Cortes Island Community Foundation Priorities:
We will prioritize applications that:
- Involve community partnerships and collaborations: We believe stronger connections within the community lead to more effective solutions.
- Fill an urgent gap in the community or seeds a multi-year initiative: Funding will prioritize addressing immediate needs while also encouraging sustainable solutions.
- Have limited or no access to other funding: We aim to support initiatives that might struggle to secure funding elsewhere.
Data and Impact:
We are committed to data-driven decision making. The CICF is currently undertaking its first Vital Signs project to gather relevant data on community needs and social determinants of health.
In the meantime, we encourage applicants to share any existing data on project needs and potential impact. We are also happy to discuss current data gaps and how your project can contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of local issues.
Getting Started:
Head to our website (https://cortesfoundation.ca/prosperity-fund/) to learn more and apply! Here is a one-page summary (https://communityfoundations.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/CPF-Public-Program-Snapshot-May-16.pdf) of the program. We strongly encourage you to read the Applicant Guide (https://communityfoundations.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/CPF-Applicant-Guide-May-16.pdf) for detailed information about the program, eligibility criteria, and application procedures.
The deadline to apply is June 24, 2024. If you have any questions, contact andreacortesfoundation.ca.