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Community Placemaking Program

From Island Coastal Economic Trust

DeadlineApply any timeCheck the funder's page for the next date.

Up to $40,000 (50% of costs) to create or improve public, community-owned gathering spaces on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.

Amount
Up to $40,000
Who can apply
Organizations
Where you must live
Island Coastal Economic Trust region (Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast and nearby islands and inlets)
Art forms
Community arts, Arts
Application fee
Not stated
Kind
Grant
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Eligibility

Applications may be led by "First Nations", "Local and regional governments" and "Registered not-for-profit organizations and registered charities". "We don't fund individuals, community-benefitting companies, or businesses operating for private profit."

What to send

Talk with staff first; project plan, concept design, capital budget, programming plan and engagement summary; decided at one of three advisory committee meetings a year.

Checked against the funder's page, September 26, 2026.

Funder's page last updated September 14, 2026.

Source: https://islandcoastaltrust.ca/community-placemaking/ (opens in a new tab). Our research read it on September 26, 2026.

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