More than $450,000 in new grant funding will soon be available to nonprofits serving the Comox Valley through the Comox Valley Community Foundation’s 2026-27 community granting programs.

This year, eligible organizations will have two new ways to access support: multi-year grants of up to $30,000 per year for three years and a dedicated Nonprofit Capacity Building stream that invests in the strength and sustainability of local organizations.

The new funding options reflect findings from the Foundation’s spring Nonprofit Sector Survey.

More than 80 local nonprofits shared their perspectives on urgent community needs, the challenges involved in addressing them, and the types of funding that would help them respond most effectively.

Executive Director Jolean Finnerty says this year’s funding priorities recognize that meeting urgent community needs requires strategic investment in both essential programs and the organizations that deliver them.

The Foundation’s Community Enrichment Grants will provide $350,000 in funding for work addressing housing stability and basic needs, and mental health and social connection.

There is also funding of up to $20,000 to strengthen the people, systems, governance, planning or long-term resilience of organizations serving the community.

An additional $50,000 will support the continuation of collaborative environment and conservation initiatives, and $50,000 will support recreation and social programming for adults with diverse abilities.

Applications open August 10 and close September 25.

Registered charities and other eligible nonprofits whose work benefits the Comox Valley are encouraged to review the complete funding guidelines and apply at Comox Valley Community Foundation.