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Awards Night is April 14
The Coquitlam Foundation's annual Awards Night takes place April 14 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. Refreshments at 6:30 p.m.; entertainment and ceremony to award scholarships, bursaries and grants at 7 p.m. The event is open to the public, but please let us know if you are coming by contacting Julie Fisher at jfisher@coquitlamfoundation.com or calling 604.468.9598.
The Coquitlam Foundation is pleased to welcome applications for Community Grants and Student Bursaries (see below), and Scholarships (see Funds page) on an annual basis. Applications are usually accepted in late February or early March of each year and are awarded in April.
Community Grants
The Coquitlam Foundation is pleased to make available grant funds to Coquitlam organizations. Submissions in the following categories are invited but awards will not be necessarily be made in every category.
- Arts & Culture
- Children & Youth
- Education & Literacy
- Economic Well-being
- Community Safety
- Health & Wellness
- Heritage & Historical
Generally, the maximum available to one organization will be $3,500 and applicants must be registered charities or partnered with a registered charity who can accept the funds on behalf of the project. Application forms can be downloaded from this web site.
The deadline for submissions is February 25, 2010 at 4:00pm.
All applications should be forwarded to:
Gerri Wallis
Coquitlam Foundation
Grants Committee Chair
PO Box 2, 1207 Pinetree Way
Coquitlam, BC
V3B 7Y3
Coquitlam Foundation Bursaries
The Coquitlam Foundation annually distributes bursaries, primarily to graduating high school students who are in need of financial support to continue their education.
The successful applicant must:
- be a resident of the City of Coquitlam
- demonstrate financial need
- have a history of school and community involvement
- have achieved good grades
- demonstrate an ability to successfully undertake a program of studies
- attend an interview with the selection committee
- begin designated studies within eight months of formal notification of selection
- submit a written report upon completion of the applicable term of studies
Applications must include:
- a letter of application, which should include a statement outlining why the applicant merits the award (financial need)
- completed application form
- a resume
- a copy of appropriate school transcript(s)
- two letters of reference which address the student's ability to complete the course of studies proposed
Mail or fax application by February 25, 2010 at 4:00pm. to:
Grants Committee
Coquitlam Foundation
PO Box 2, 1207 Pinetree Way
Coquitlam, BC
V3B 7Y3
Phone: 604.468.9598
Fax: 604.927.3015
Application Forms:
Coquitlam Foundation 2007-2008 Grants
Coquitlam Foundation 2006-2007 Grants
Coquitlam Foundation 2005-2006 Grants
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