MattersCommunityFirst seen Feb 2, 2026
2026 community grants
ApprovedThe 2026 grant-in-aid allocations provide funding to local organizations and community programs from the city’s budgeted grant total. Related directions included seeking provincial support for a school playground and covering a stadium rental fee for Rewired Recovery Foundation.
Where it stands: The grant allocations were approved Feb 3, 2026; related staff directions were also given.
Background
Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.
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.
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.
Feb 3, 2026
2026 community grant requests
The matter concerns community grant-in-aid requests for 2026. The available record does not identify applicants, requested amounts or funding purposes.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
Community groups’ 2026 grant allocations approved
Council adopted the Community Advisory Committee's recommendations for 2026 grant-in-aid allocations across numerous community groups, totaling the budgeted amount.
Discussion
The committee recommended allocations to many small organizations; public speakers advocated for full funding for several groups. Council adopted the funding list, directed staff to pursue provincial support for a school playground, instructed staff regarding stadium fee coverage for Rewired Recovery (to be recovered from MRDT or community events budget), and asked staff to explore hotel tax sponsorship avenues for Tennis BC.
Decision: Directed staff to write to the province requesting funding for Happy Valley Elementary playground replacement.
Passed
Decision: Directed staff to cover Rewired Recovery Foundation's stadium rental fee and recover costs from MRDT.
Passed 7–0
Decision: Approved the Community Advisory Committee's recommended 2026 grant-in-aid allocations.
Passed
Decision: Directed staff managing MRDT to explore sponsorship arrangements with Tennis BC outside the grant program.
Passed 7–0