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MattersFinanceFirst seen Jan 29, 2025

2025 community grant requests

Organizations requested $246,356.31 through the Grant-in-Aid program, which had an $85,000 budget. The committee recommended $85,000 in grants, rejected a tax-funded budget increase, and proposed separate annual support of $6,000 for the Royal Canadian Legion from the Community Events budget.

Where it stands: Committee recommendations made Jan 29, 2025; a Council decision is not shown.

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Aug 27, 2024 – Jun 1, 2026

    Grant in Aid funding policy

    The policy sets eligibility and application rules for the City’s Grant in Aid program, including a $10,000 maximum award per application and a December 15 deadline. Changes clarify application requirements and who can apply, including community groups and school committees.

  2. Feb 19, 2025

    2025 community grant requests

    The city awarded grants to community organizations, including $3,000 for Belmont Secondary Dry Grad and $1,500 for Juan de Fuca Performing Arts Centre, while denying several applications. The funding supports local events and community programs.

  3. Jan 28, 2026

    2026 Grant-in-Aid funding requests

    Langford’s 2026 Grant-in-Aid program received 31 applications requesting $229,600, against a $100,000 budget. The committee recommended funding for community groups and related staff actions, with funding decisions still to be made.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. January 29, 2025· Advisory Committee

    Committee recommends grant allocations and rejects budget increase

    Committee considered 2025 Grant-in-Aid funding requests and made recommendations to Council on increases, allocations, and denials.

    Decision: Rejected increasing the Grant-in-Aid budget from $85,000 to $100,000 funded by taxation.

    Defeated 3–5· Against: Keith Yacucha, Jacqui Whiteway, Chris Foxall, Frazer Johnson, Nicolas Lehman

    Decision: Recommended Council consider $6,000 annually to Royal Canadian Legion from Community Events budget.

    Passed 8–0

    Decision: Recommended Council deny several large Grant-in-Aid requests and remove Royal Canadian Legion from that process.

    Passed 5–0

    Decision: Recommended Council approve the Grant-in-Aid allocations list a–aa totaling $73,000.

    Passed

    Decision: Recommended Council approve four Grant-in-Aid grants totaling $12,000.

    Passed 5–0

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