Building Vibrant
Communities
Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation helps build vibrant communities through our Grant programs.
Our Foundation is one of 191 similar organizations located all over Canada, helping communities be resilient places to live, work and play for generations to come.
We help build vibrant communities by cultivating community capacity.
Facilitate Donors
We work with donors to build endowment funds that ensure vibrant futures for our communities and neighbourhoods.
Grant Funds
We grant funds to the widest possible range of organizations and initiatives in order to meet the needs of our communities.
Build Connections
We bring neighbours together to stimulate new ideas, build participation, and strengthen community philanthropy.
Latest News
Apply for a Neighbourhood Small Grant starting February 15
Apply for an Annual Foundation Grant starting February 1
Join our Board of Directors to help make a difference right here in Oceanside.
Spread Wellbeing! Take part in Random Acts of Kindness Day on Feb 17
Parksville Qualicum Foundation (PQF) encourages you to participate in Random Acts of Kindness Day on Friday, February 17! On Friday, see Parksville Qualicum Foundation members and Youth 4 Youth volunteers
Apply for a Neighbourhood Small Grant
Do you have a great idea for your neighbourhood? Starting February 15, residents of BC can apply for up to $500 for Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) projects that connect people socially, or
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Founded in 1999, the Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation celebrated 20 years in 2020 providing grants that support local community organizations. Read more…
Our Values
Integrity
We are honest, respectful and ethical in all our thoughts and actions.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We are accountable to those with whom we work and to those we serve including donors, clients, and partners.
INCLUSIVITY
We are open to diverse thoughts and actions, recognizing that our communities and neighbourhoods include people.
INNOVATION
We are creative and inventive in our responses to opportunities and challenges.
PERSPECTIVE
We are conscious that our decisions and actions impact today’s and future generations.
LEVERAGE
We are rigorous in achieving maximum benefit from every relationship and opportunity.
