Wednesday, April 24, 2024 – The District of Sooke is proud to acknowledge the remarkable contributions made by numerous not-for-profit organizations to our community. This year, twenty-four (24) deserving organizations have been selected to receive a total of $100,810 through the annual Community Grant Program.
The funding for these grants is allocated from a combination of sources, including the District’s Community Grant Funding, capped at $65,000, the COVID Safe Restart Reserve Fund, and Council Contingency — reflecting our commitment to supporting community resilience and recovery.
Grants of up to $7,000 are made available annually to organizations dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Sooke residents across various domains, including:
- Arts and Culture
- Community Development, encompassing promotion, economic vitality, and beautification efforts
- Environmental Sustainability
- Heritage Preservation
- Public Safety
- Sports and Recreation
The grant recipients for 2024 are:
Funded from the Community Grant Budget:
- Sooke Country Market: $4,000
- South Vancouver Island Farmers Institute: $500
- Sooke Bike Club: $7,000
- Rock Chops: $425
- Sooke Horseshoe Pitching Association: $4,000
- Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society: $5,100
- Scouts Canada 37th Milnes Landing: $5,000
- Sooke Community Jazz Band: $2,695
- Sooke Community Choir: $2,500
- South Island Performing Arts Society: $7,000
- 606 Water Group: $2,390
- Sooke Community Radio: $5,000
- Friends of Sooke Parks Society: $3,500
- Sooke Harbour Players: $4,000
- Sooke Classical Boating Society: $5,500
- Choral Evolution Society: $5,000
Funded from COVID-19 Safe Restart Reserve Fund:
- Victoria Brain Injury Society: $5,000
- Take a Hike Youth Mental Health Foundation: $3,500
- KidSport Greater Victoria: $7,000
- Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR): $4,700
- Sooke Meals on Wheels: $7,000
- Mental Health Society of Greater Victoria: $1,000
- Urban Food Resilience Initiatives Society: $2,000
Funded from Council Contingency:
- Sooke Region Tourism Association: $7,000
Funding these initiatives underscores the District of Sooke’s support for the efforts undertaken by local organizations, ensuring that our community remains a vibrant and inclusive place for all to enjoy.
Media contact:
Christina Moog, Communications Coordinator
Tel: 250.642.1634
Email: cmoog@sooke.ca