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Since 2002, over $697,500 has been awarded to support 217 local community projects.
Click here for a list of all the Grant Awards made since the Foundation was established.
If your group or association has a project in mind that is in need of funding, consider the Foundation - visit the How to Receive Grants page.
Once funds have been approved and disbursed a final report is submitted by the recipient organization to the QCF. Please click 2020 Reporting for the template.
In 2019 the Foundation awarded $80,400 to 12 local community groups. This is our largest disbursement to date and includes our single largest award to an individual organization - $20,000 to the Pet Safe Coalition towards an office trailer to assist with animal emergency response. None of this would be possible without the generous support of our volunteers, donors, sponsors and support from the community. Thanks to everyone for making Quesnel a great place to live!
Includes $1800 from the Holger Bauer Fund
In 2018 the Foundation awarded over $68,000 to 15 local non-profit groups.
Rob LaFrance and Christy Wheeler of back Country horsemen B.C. accept a grant for $10,000 to upgrade the Telegraph Trails from Goose river to Blackwater River – installing 200 m of boardwalk and bridges.
Pesenting the award is QC Foundation Sustaining Partner Glen Boudreau of FraserView Pharmacy.
The Quesnel Curling Centre will host the Men’s Provincial championships in early 2019, and they will have an upgraded lounge partially due to funding received from the Quesnel Foundation.
Accepting the $10,000 award on behalf of the club are Blair and Linnea Hedden. Presenting the award is Quesnel Foundation President Mary Sjostrom.
Bruce Self accepts a cheque for $8,000 from QC Foundation Director and donor Jim Gorsline. Along with other funds they have received, the club plans to purchase a snow-making machine to ensure their youth ski school elementary program runs continuously throughout the winter season. Over 700 children from local schools participate annually!
Mayor Bob Simpson, presents a Grant Award of $5,700 to Barb King of the Quesnel Fit Pet Dog Sports Association for new flooring.
Bob Lebeck, Past QC Foundation President, presents Greg Brink of the Alex Fraser Park Society with a Grant of $5,000 towards their office implementation project.
QC Foundation Vice-President and Grant Committee Chair Bruce Broughton presents Colby O’Flyn of the Quesnel BCSPCA with a grant for $5,000 for accessible back and front entrances.
Gilbert Schotel and Colin MacKenzie accept a Grant for $5,000 for the Quesnel Youth Soccer Association to replace their aging utility vehicle.
CRD Area C Director and Foundation Supporter John Massier presents the award.
Vivian Wurm, Foundation Supporter and Family Fund donor presents an award for $4,500 to Quesnel Technics Gymnastic Club representatives, Jennfier Grant and Sherry McLeod. The club plans to buy additional equipment for their new location.
This year the Foundation distributed a total of $68,100 of Endowment income to local community groups.
Sandy Norman, long time Friend of the Foundation presents the award to Honey Affleck of Friends of Quesnel Museum. They received $3,300 for a large mural for their outdoor display area.
Sandra Lewis of AC&D Insurance, Quesnel Foundation Sustaining Partner presents the cheque for $2,800 for a new sound system to Romley Goulet, Louise Breband and Jean Gelinas of the Quesnel Old Time Fiddlers.
Rae Daggit and Marjarie Hessels accept a grant of $2,500 on behalf of the Quesnel & District Senior’s Centre for an accessible entrance.
Presenting the award is past QC Director, Margot Gagne.
Esther Platts and John Courtney of the Gold Rush Cycling Club accept a grant to upgrade local moutain bike trails with new signage. Presenting the Award is QC Director Lisa Battram.
Anja and Lori Carafelle accept a Grant on behalf of the Quesnel Pony Club for new jumps. Presenting the $1,500 award is QC Foundation Director Brian Black.
The Quesnel Tumbling River’s Rock Club is helping youth get outdoors through nature education. Partnering with the Baker Creek Enhancement Society the club received an award of $1,500 towards rock hound and pebble pup kits and will get coaching on accessing sensitive riparian areas while pursuing their passion!
Accepting on behalf of the club are Shannon Crocker and Amanda Dreager.
Presenting the award is Foundation Sustaining Partner Tracey Roberts from the Cariboo Observer.
Quesnel & District Heritage Society were awarded $1000 to purchase much needed gravel to shore up their sawmill display.
Past QCF President Roy Josephy presents the award to Lloyd and Lana Saunders.
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