News from QIF

The Quadra Island Foundation (QIF) exists to help Quadra Island thrive – culturally, socially and environmentally. It was established as a public, charitable foundation to support a more resilient and self-reliant community and works to help preserve and enhance the...

We're pleased to announce that thanks to the Community Prosperity Fund, Quadra Island Foundation will distribute $110,000 to support four important organizations on Quadra to address poverty reduction and social inclusion. The Community Prosperity Fund is a $25...

Quadra Island Foundation is taking part in delivering the Community Prosperity Fund a $25 million investment from the Government of B.C. that advances poverty reduction and social inclusion in local communities. Community Prosperity Fund Applications Now Closed. The...

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...

“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...

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...

The Quadra Island Foundation (QIF) exists to help Quadra Island thrive – culturally, socially and environmentally. It was established as a public, charitable foundation to support a more resilient and self-reliant community and works to help preserve and enhance the...

Quadra Island Foundation 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 from Government of BC focusing on poverty...

The 2023 Quadra Island Death Education Fair was recently featured by NSG as a Project Story on their website. QIF funded 13 Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) projects this fall (see full list here), some of which are now complete. Quadra’s Way to Go was one of our...

Quadra Island Foundation’s Board recently approved recommendations of $5,420 for 13 Neighbourhood Small Grant (NSG) projects on Quadra, which marks the foundation’s second round of granting this year. The Community Services Recovery Fund (CSRF) was the first funding...

Build Your Google Docs Skills - $400Kathie LandryWe will provide an interactive workshop for 8 - 10 people who want to learn or improve their skills using Google Docs. A skilled community member will facilitate a free two-hour Zoom workshop so participants can...

The Quadra Island Foundation (QIF) exists to help Quadra Island thrive – culturally, socially and environmentally. It was established as a public, charitable foundation to support a more resilient and self-reliant community and works to help preserve and enhance the...

Seven Quadra Island community service organizations have cause to celebrate, now Canada-wide funding announcements of federal Recovery Grant monies have finally been made public. “We encouraged all local community service organizations to apply for this funding, based...

What a turnout! Quadra Island Foundation volunteers send heartfelt thanks to the many, many community members who made Celebrate Quadra! an event to remember. “We are grateful to everyone who volunteered, contributed items for the concession and silent auction,...

Mark your calendar now and get ready to celebrate Quadra’s people, culture and natural environment on Saturday, April 22. The evening event will include local musical and cultural performances, speakers and slideshows, delicious concession items and a silent auction....

Quadra Island Foundation (QIF) is offering support in developing potential projects and the process of applying for Community Service Recovery funding. These COVID Recovery grants are available in three streams: systems & processes, people and programs. Funding on...

Quadra Island Foundation is inviting local community groups to attend information sessions and consider applying for funding to help improve their internal systems and expand their capacity. QIF has hired a grant coordinator, who has begun connecting with local groups...

On November 22, the Government of Canada announced a $400 million investment in a national COVID recovery fund to support charities, non-profits and Indigenous Governing Bodies. Quadra Island Foundation is working with the Community Foundations of Canada, Canadian Red...

Thanks to an agreement with Community Foundations of Canada, the Quadra Island Foundation will administer approximately $100,000 to support local not-for-profit organizations in spring 2023. QIF will lead a local application and review process, and needs a qualified...