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Guidelines

District 69 encompasses the area of the east coast of Vancouver Island, that stretches from the Lantzville overpass northeast along the coast to Cook Creek and southeast to Cameron Lake. It includes the communities of Nanoose, Errington, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Coombs, Whisky Creek, Qualicum Bay, Horne Lake, Bowser, Deep Bay and Lasqueti Island.

Grants from the Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation are awarded on an annual basis in the spring of each year.

Organizations and groups seeking funds must demonstrate that they have a strong and committed group of volunteers and effective management of resources.

Grants are awarded for definite purposes and for projects covering a specific period of time.

Preference is given to projects that:

• promote volunteer participation
• do not duplicate services provided by other organizations
• promote cooperation between groups
• enhance community self-sufficiency
• build on current community strengths to meet locally identified needs
• support innovative activities that might not happen without Foundation funds 

The following are not normally eligible for grants:

• annual fund drives
• core operating expenses
• building campaigns, however identifiable components of capital projects may be considered
• deficit reduction
• direct religious activities
• institutions' statutory programs
• individuals
• political activities
• travel costs
• regular staff wages or professional fees

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