MattersFinanceFirst seen Jan 28, 2026
2026 Grant-in-Aid funding requests
Langford’s 2026 Grant-in-Aid program received 31 applications requesting $229,600, against a $100,000 budget. The committee recommended funding for community groups and related staff actions, with funding decisions still to be made.
Where it stands: Committee recommendations sent forward Jan 28, 2026; Council decisions still pending.
Background
Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.
Aug 27, 2024 – Jun 1, 2026
Grant in Aid funding policy
The policy sets eligibility and application rules for the City’s Grant in Aid program, including a $10,000 maximum award per application and a December 15 deadline. Changes clarify application requirements and who can apply, including community groups and school committees.
Jan 29, 2025
2025 community grant requests
Organizations requested $246,356.31 through the Grant-in-Aid program, which had an $85,000 budget. The committee recommended $85,000 in grants, rejected a tax-funded budget increase, and proposed separate annual support of $6,000 for the Royal Canadian Legion from the Community Events budget.
Feb 3, 2026
2026 community grant requests
The matter concerns community grant-in-aid requests for 2026. The available record does not identify applicants, requested amounts or funding purposes.
Feb 3, 2026
2026 community grants
The 2026 grant-in-aid allocations provide funding to local organizations and community programs from the city’s budgeted grant total. Related directions included seeking provincial support for a school playground and covering a stadium rental fee for Rewired Recovery Foundation.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
January 28, 2026· Advisory Committee
Committee reviewed grant requests and recommended funding
Committee reviewed and recommended Grant-in-Aid awards and related staff directions to Council.
Decision: Directed staff to write to the Province seeking funding for Happy Valley Elementary playground replacement.
Passed 9–0
Decision: Directed staff to explore hotel tax sponsorships with Tennis BC outside the Grant-in-Aid program.
Passed 9–0
Decision: Recommended that Council approve Open Gate Church for $6,000.
Passed 8–0
Decision: Approved a recess at 8:48 pm, to reconvene by 9:00 pm.
Passed 9–0
Decision: Resumed the meeting at 8:56 pm.
Passed 9–0
Decision: Directed staff to waive Rewired Recovery's stadium fee, recovering costs from MRDT or events budget.
Passed 9–0
Decision: Recommended that Council approve ReImagine West Shore Society for $4,000.
Passed 8–0
Decision: Recommended that Council approve multiple community funding applications and deny five.
Passed 9–0