Parksville Qualicum Foundation (PQF) held its Annual General Meeting on May 11, 2023, highlighting its Grants Programs and the $57,918 in funding allocated to local individuals, families and charities for the year. AGM guests included City of Parksville, Amit Gaur, and Town of Qualicum Beach, Anne Skipsey, as well as
A few times a year, Parksville-Qualicum Foundation offers the Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program, enabling individuals to apply for up to $500 for projects that share skills, talents, and helps to improve the local community in some way. In 2021, Let’s Meditate received a $500 grant, which helped them to
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 at Quality Foods Nanoose Bay, Parksville and Qualicum Beach handing out treats between 9 AM and 12 PM. Visit your
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 share skills or talents. Through the NSG program, Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation is actively supporting neighbours to build community and strengthen connections
Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation (PQCF) held its first in-person AGM since 2019 on May 11. With over 30 guests in attendance, including Parksville Mayor, Ed Mayne, and Town of Qualicum Beach Mayor, Brian Wiese, the Foundation awarded over $39,000 from its Annual Grant program to 13 local charities and sponsored
The Save Estuary Land Society and Friends of French Creek Conservation Society partnership is a recent recipient of an Annual Foundation Grant of $4,000. Along with this funding and many other sources, the BC Parks Foundation has confirmed all funds have been raised to purchase and protect 23 acres as an Eagle Sanctuary. Here is the
Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) are open just in time for spring! The NSG program is based on a simple but powerful idea — when people feel a sense of connection and belonging to their neighbourhood, they are more likely to be engaged in activities that make it a better place. BC residents can
Annual Foundation Grants in 2022! Parksville Quality Community Foundation wants to support you! Through its Community Fund Program, the Foundation supports initiatives designed to improve the quality of life for Oceanside residents within BC School District 69. We are receiving applications from February 15th – March 31. Grants up to $4000
With the help of a $350 Responsive Neighbourhood Small Grant, Junior Curling Coaches at the Qualicum Beach Curling Club hosted a fun-filled ‘Try Curling’ day on Oct. 5th. The event trained 12 new curlers aged 9-14 to learn the skills of curling and get a true feel for the sport.
Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation is here to help strengthen our community. This August we were able to provide the C-Streets Emergency Response Organization (CERO) with a $500 donation toward first aid training for 11 local residents. The course was provided by Alert First-Aid Inc. of Victoria through their Nanaimo branch. The
Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation supports local community groups with funding grants. The Foundation serves the area incorporating Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Qualicum First Nations, RDN Areas E, F, G, H, and Lasqueti Island.
