Campbell River Council has approved 2026 Community and Operating Grant requests, totalling nearly $800-thousand dollars.

Community Grants support non-profit projects, programs, and events that enhance Campbell River’s cultural, recreational, social, and economic vitality.

They provide ongoing funding to eligible non-profit organizations that deliver community benefits.

The City’s recently introduced Financial Assistance Policy (FAP), introduced in 2024, now governs all financial assistance including grants, leases, and facility rentals under one streamlined, transparent framework.

The City says the policy balances support for non-profits with affordability for taxpayers and has made the grant program more inclusive, enabling new organizations to apply.

To support a smooth transition to the FAP, Council approved all Operating Grant requests for 2026, ensuring funding levels remain unchanged for another year.

That gives organizations additional time to adapt and reduce reliance on City grants.

Operating grants for 2026 include:

• Campbell River & District Public Art Gallery ($80,000) 
• Maritime Heritage Society ($51,450) 
• Campbell River & District Museum & Archives Society ($230,120) 
• Tidemark Theatre Society ($217,000)
• Campbell River & District Museum & Archives Society - Haig-Brown House Operations ($44,880)

Read the January 8 full council meeting highlights, visit City of Campbell River.

Watch the webcasts at Campbell River Webcasts.