Seven community groups to receive funds through Port Moody grant program in 2022
Seven community groups will share $18,547 in available funds through the City of Port Moody’s Community Grant Program this year.
The Community Grant Program provides financial assistance to community groups and non-profit organizations that contribute to the general interest and benefit of local residents and businesses. Port Moody’s Citizen Advisory Group (CAG) reviewed 20 eligible applications received in January 2022 and made a recommendation to Council as to which applications should be approved. The CAG is an advisory body made up of more than 250 Port Moody residents of all ages who volunteer their time to provide input on City issues. Council approved the final awards at a Regular Meeting of Council on April 19, 2022.
The seven applicants listed below will receive Community Grant Program funds for 2022:
|
Community Group |
Grant Amount |
Reason for Grant Request |
|
Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland |
$3,000 |
To fund the Go Girls! after-school program |
|
Community Ventures Society |
$2,500 |
To fund evening programming for individuals with developmental disabilities |
|
Crossroads Hospice Society |
$3,000 |
To cover costs related to food, cleaning supplies, and hospice programs |
|
1st Glenayre Scouts |
$2,747 |
To purchase tents, propane tanks, and portable fire pits |
|
Immigrant Link Centre Society |
$3,000 |
To cover fuel expenses to collect and distribute food to those in need |
|
POCOMO Meals on Wheels Society |
$2,800 |
To keep the price of delivered meals affordable for residents |
|
Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society |
$1,500 |
To provide reimbursement of costs for volunteer drivers |
To be eligible for consideration, an application must meet the qualifications outlined in the City’s Grants to Organizations policy. The 2022 budget was set at $20,000; a hold-back of $1,453 remains for emergency requests, to be awarded at Council’s discretion.
Visit portmoody.ca/communitygrants to learn more about the program.
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