Each year, the Fort St. John Co-operative Association invests $50,000 through its Community Support Fund to support projects that create sustainable and lasting benefits for our communities.

Purpose of the Program:

The purpose of the Community Support Fund is to invest in projects that enhance the quality of life within our communities through positive, sustainable, and long-lasting impact. Funding is directed toward initiatives that strengthen community infrastructure, address meaningful local needs, and deliver lasting benefits for community residents and future generations.

Grant Guidelines:

• Application period is November 10 – December 20.

• Deadline to apply is December 20, at 11:45p.m. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered. 

• 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 and the recipients will be notified in January. Recipients will be announced publicly once all successful recipients have been notified.

• Recipients must provide a fulfillment 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.

• The Community Support Fund does not support one-time events, sponsorships, donations, giveaways, or other short-term initiatives. Applicants seeking support for these activities are encouraged to apply through Fort St. John Co-op's donation and sponsorship programs.

Eligibility:

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

• The applicant organization must demonstrate how its programs, services, or initiatives contribute to improving the quality of life within 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:

To apply for the Community Support Fund, please click the "Apply Now" button below to access the application form on the Do Some Good platform.

If you do not already have a Do Some Good account, you will be prompted to create one before accessing the application form. Creating an account is free and only takes a few minutes.

To create an account:

1. Enter your name and email address.
2. Create a password and complete the account registration process.
3. Verify your email address (if prompted).
4. Sign in to your Do Some Good account.
5. Return to this page and click the "Apply Now" button to access and complete the Community Support Fund application form.

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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.