The Caring Community Environment Fund supports local environmental charitable programs and projects that address climate change, conservation and education.
A volunteer committee reviews applications and recommends grants based on the West Vancouver Community Foundation’s VitalSigns research, including Vital Conversations held with groups doing work in these areas.
Some of the past grant recipients include:
- BC Mountain Foundation, Baden Powell Trail Refurbishment projects
- Lighthouse Park Preservation Society, Education and Birdsong Path completion projects.
- Ocean Ambassadors Canada, Connect Around Local Ocean.
- Sníchim Foundation, Medicine Harvest at Xwmélch’sten (Capilano River)
If you would like to help fund environment, nature and animal projects on the North Shore, please consider making a donation. All online donations will receive a tax receipt. For larger gifts, please contact us at info@westvanfoundation.ca, call 604-925-8153 or visit our Ways to Give page.
Please note: In order to properly recognize all donors for their contributions, West Vancouver Foundation will share your name and donation amount with the fund representative unless you have checked the anonymous box on the donation form. This fund’s granting purpose is subject to change.