Community Support Fund Application

Each year, the Fort St. John Co-operative Association allocates $50,000 in donations to support community projects.

Purpose of the Program:

The purpose of the Community Support Fund is to provide financial assistance to community groups who provide a necessary service that improves the quality of life within our communities.

Grant Guidelines:

• Application period is October 1 – November 16.

• Deadline to apply is November 16, at 11:59p.m. Applications submitted after this will not be eligible for consideration (no exceptions).

• Applications are reviewed and recipients will be chosen at the discretion of the Fort St. John Co-op Board of Directors.

• Funds will not be released until we have confirmation that the project has sufficient overall funding and the project will proceed.

• Applications will be reviewed in December, and the recipients will be notified thereafter. Recipients will be announced publicly once all successful recipients have been notified.

• Recipients must provide a report to Fort St. John Co-op on the success of the program, how the funds were used and the impact the funds had on the program. This report shall be provided within three months of completion of the program or project.

Eligibility:

• Preference will be given to community groups, registered non-profits, societies, community associations or registered charities.

• The applicant group must demonstrate how its services contribute to improving the quality of life in the community.

The following are ineligible to apply:

• Individuals.

• Groups that support religious organizations.

• Federal, provincial or municipal government agencies and school boards.

• Profit-based organizations.

• Projects outside of Fort St John Co-op’s trading area.

• Groups/projects that will/could have an adverse social and/or environmental impact.

• Third-party fundraising campaigns.

How To Apply:

Application forms can be downloaded below. Once downloaded, please complete the form online. Incomplete application forms will be considered ineligible. Completed application forms, together with any supporting documents, can be submitted online to marketing@fsjcoop.com or you can print and submit in person to our Administration office:

Fort St. John Co-op
7315 100 Avenue, 
Fort St. John, BC V1J 5T8.

Questions:

If you require additional information or need assistance, please send an email to marketing@fsjcoop.com or call (250) 785-4471 ext. 118 and we will respond to your questions by email or telephone. Please ensure that your telephone number is included in your email.