Community Spaces Funding
For the past decade, Community Spaces has helped protect, beautify and improve spaces across Western Canada. In keeping with our ongoing commitment to invest in the communities we serve, Co-op will contribute $1 million to help support projects that create spaces for everyone.
Since 2015, $13.5 million has been invested in 189 projects, including educational spaces, community gardens, recreational facilities and more.
In 2019, Fort St. John Co-op, through the Community Spaces program, supported the Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club with a $61,000 contribution for the development of a Four Seasons Lodge at Beatton Provincial Park.
Community Spaces was developed to support projects in the communities across Western Canada in which we live, work and operate. Projects can apply for between $25,000 and $150,000 in capital funding in three categories: recreation, environmental conservation and urban agriculture.
Who is eligible for funding?
- Registered charities with valid registration numbers under the Canada Revenue Agency
- Non-profit organizations registered under their provincial government with proof of registration (e.g. letters of incorporation)
- Non-profit organizations working with their municipal government who will accept funding and issue receipts on their behalf
- Community service co-operatives
The 2025 application period will run from February 1 – March 3, 2025.
To learn more about eligibility and set yourself up for success when applying, please review the Community Spaces Program Guide (PDF) and the sample application on Community Spaces website.