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MattersCommunity2025 Funding RequestsFirst seen Feb 18, 2025

2025 community grant requests

Approved

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.

Where it stands: Grant awards and denials decided Feb 19, 2025.

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. 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.

Timeline

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

  1. February 18, 2025· Council

    Community grant awards approved and applications denied

    Council considered and approved multiple 2025 Grant-in-Aid funding awards, made specific denials, and directed fee relief for one event.

    Decision: Approved amending wording to allow up to $6,000 annually for Royal Canadian Legion events.

    Passed

    Decision: Approved up to $6,000 annually for Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day and Holiday Community Dinner.

    Passed

    Decision: Directed staff to waive Starlight Stadium rental for SoberFest; costs recovered via MRDT or Community Events.

    Passed

    Decision: Awarded $3,000 to Belmont Secondary Dry Grad Committee from 2025 Grant-in-Aid.

    Passed

    Decision: Awarded $1,500 to Juan de Fuca Performing Arts Centre from 2025 Grant-in-Aid.

    Passed

    Decision: Approved various 2025 Grant-in-Aid funding awards to multiple community organizations.

    Passed

    Decision: Denied several 2025 Grant-in-Aid applications and redirected Royal Canadian Legion funding to Community Events budget.

    Passed

    Decision: Withdrawn the motion to waive Starlight Stadium fee for SoberFest.

    Withdrawn