Quadra Island Foundation
We are a public, charitable foundation established to support a more resilient and self-reliant community.
A key part of the foundation’s work is collaborating with groups and individuals to encourage donations (often through wills and estates) as part of a permanent fund. Income generated from ethically-sourced investments is distributed as grants to eligible charities and activities to enhance community quality of life and to protect our natural environment.
As a registered charity, the foundation provides tax receipts for donations.
The local all-volunteer board of directors and community-based grant committee engages community members to identify local needs and to inspire generosity to meet those needs. The grants committee reviews funding applications and advises the board on how best to support community projects.
Quadra Island Foundation is pleased to announce that we will be taking part in delivering the Community Prosperity Fund sponsored by the Vancouver Foundation. The Community Prosperity Fund is made possible through the Stronger Community Services Fund established by the Government of BC focusing on poverty reduction and social inclusion. QIF has been awarded $110,00.00 to provide multi-year operational grants for Quadra Island and Surge Narrows charities and non-profit groups addressing poverty reduction and social inclusion. Start now to organize your projects and grant applications to bolster our collective efforts towards poverty reduction and sustainable community development. The application portal is going to launch soon and will remain open to receive applications for just over 30 days. Please stay tuned and look forward to the full applicant guide that will be available ahead of the launch.
Learn more at www.vancouverfoundation.ca or send us an email at info@quadraislandfoundation.ca.
Job Opportunity: Community Prosperity Fund Coordinator (Part-time Contract)
The Quadra Island Foundation is seeking applications from individuals for a part-time contract position to manage the distribution of the Community Prosperity Fund.
Call for Nominations: Quadra Island Foundation Board of Directors
The Quadra Island Foundation Board is looking for dynamic, community-minded individuals interested in working to better the lives of everyone on Quadra.
Giving
The Quadra Island Foundation is a public, charitable foundation established to support a more resilient and self-reliant community.
A key part of the foundation’s work is collaborating with groups and individuals to encourage donations (often through wills and estates) as part of a permanent fund. Income generated from ethically-sourced investments is distributed as grants to eligible charities and activities to enhance community quality of life and to protect our natural environment.
Granting
Quadra Island Foundation grants support a wide range of community initiatives and local charitable organizations to make our community an even better place to live.
From funding for community health and affordable housing to environmental protection, education, agriculture, the arts, culture and heritage, recreation, community safety and more, our grants benefit Quadra Islanders by helping to create a more vibrant, resilient and thriving community.
Community Involvement
In its first year, Quadra Island Foundation raised approximately $33,000. Our volunteer board is now working to build a permanent endowment fund that will provide grants for future projects to help Quadra Island continue to thrive.
Community members are welcome to discuss opportunities to become foundation members, serve on committees, volunteer for the organization, and encourage other members of the community to get involved and support the Quadra Island Foundation.
Thank You, CCCU!
A partnership grant from the Coastal Community Credit Union helped to pay for this website. See a list of other financial contributors here.
Recent News
Quadra Island Foundation Board of Directors Call for Nominations
The Quadra Island Foundation (QIF) Board is looking for dynamic, community-minded individuals interested in working to better the lives of everyone on Quadra. Are you: Knowledgeable about the issues on Quadra and passionate about working to address them? Committed to...
Strengthening Community Connections
“Could Quadra Island benefit if we were more connected?” This question was posed by the Quadra Island Foundation to the community groups and organizations that were invited to the Strengthening Community Connections event that was held over the weekend. All 84 of...
Strengthening Community Connections event on February 24 was a successful collaborative event for over 50 Quadra Island organizations
Quadra Island Organizations Explore Possibilities for Working Together Written by Roy L Hales, Cortes Currents (view original article here) Representatives from at least 56 Quadra Island organizations came together at the Quadra Community Centre on Saturday, February...