The Community Foundation of Whistler appears to be a locally focused community funder that supports the social, cultural, educational, and environmental wellbeing of Whistler and the broader Sea-to-Sky region. Its largest grants go to frontline service organizations, search and rescue, adaptive sports, schools, and community health and housing groups, suggesting a strong emphasis on practical local needs and quality of life. It also funds arts, heritage, stewardship, and sustainability groups, indicating interest in community identity and environmental resilience alongside basic services.
Source: Canada Revenue Agency T3010, 2023
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Primarily makes relatively small-to-moderate grants to local charities and public institutions in Whistler, Pemberton, and the Sea-to-Sky corridor, with a mix of core community support and project-level funding. Giving is geographically concentrated and diversified across human services, recreation, culture, and environmental organizations.
Applicants should show clear local impact in Whistler or the Sea-to-Sky region, with a practical case for how the project improves community wellbeing, inclusion, or resilience. Proposals that connect to youth, basic needs, accessibility, emergency response, environmental care, or arts/community identity are likely to align well, especially if they demonstrate partnerships and measurable local benefits.
Current and upcoming funding from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WHISTLER that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Open to Whistler neighbours; projects must connect people. Honorariums up to $350 may be requested for contributors, including the applicant.
Deadline: Applications open April 1, 2026 and remain open until available funding has been distributed; approved grantees must complete grant activity by November 15, 2026.
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