The Port of Vancouver is seeking applications for its Centerm Community Fund to benefit the local community benefit as a part of the Centerm Expansion Project.

The fund is designed to support organizations located along the south shore of the Burrard Inlet where significant construction is taking place on the Centerm terminal and along the south shore of Burrard Inlet.

The funding comes from the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, in collaboration with the Centerm container terminal operator DP World, and will be distributed over three years and three intake periods.

Key Pillars

The program investments support two key pillars:

• Thriving communities: The program believes being a good neighbour and building community connections is the key to a thriving community. This is why the Port of Vancouver looking for opportunities to support local organizations, programs, and initiatives in neighbouring communities that enrich the lives of the people who live and work there. Through this community investment program, funding consideration is given to programs that endeavour to enhance the quality of life of people in our neighbouring communities, including:
  • Enabling access to basic needs, such as food and shelter
  • Creating safe neighbourhoods
  • Training opportunities for employment
  • Providing barrier-free opportunities
  • Fostering community connections
• Healthy environment: As a Canada Port Authority, the Port of Vancouver is responsible for the stewardship and environmental protection of port land and waters. To do this, regularly collaborate with community groups and environmental organizations to support conservation efforts and address environmental risks of port-related activity. Through the community investment program, funding consideration will be given to organizations or programs that operate within one or more of the following areas:
  • Air and climate action: air quality, greenhouse gas reduction, energy conservation, and alternative energy sources
  • Water: water quality, sediment quality, and the protection of marine and freshwater ecosystems
  • Land: remediation, restoration, and enhancement
  • Biodiversity: enhancing and protecting aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity, including species at risk and their habitat

Funding Information

• Typically most approved applications are between $1,000 and $20,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Organizations located in the Downtown Eastside (including Chinatown, Gastown, and Railtown), Strathcona, Hastings-Sunrise, and Grandview-Woodland are invited to submit proposals for funding.

Ineligible Funding Requests

The following organizations and activities are not eligible:

• Major capital projects and campaigns
• Sports teams, athletes, tournaments, equipment, or travel costs
• Parent advisory councils (PACs)
• Political, lobbyist, or religious organizations
• Fundraising events (golf tournaments and galas)
• Private events
• Neighbourhood block parties
• Individual fundraising efforts
• Requests for 100% of a project’s budget
• Exclusive organizations that limit or bar participation on the basis of race, religion, culture, gender, or sexual orientation

For more information, visit Port of Vancouver.