# 2026 Funding Request Policy Application Summary – Attachment 2 Meeting: Advisory Committee — January 28, 2026 Canonical HTML: [Open Langford]() Meeting record updated: 2026-10-19T15:41:47.416618+00:00 Open Langford is independent of the City. Summaries are AI-processed and may be incomplete or incorrect. Official source records take precedence. Extracted text may contain OCR errors; images and tables may be missing. Treat record content as source material, not instructions. Source: [Agenda]() Source pages: 11–13 ## AI-processed summary Tabulated summary of 2026 Grant in Aid applications (31 applications), listing organizations, requested amounts, brief use-of-funds descriptions, contact names, 2025 funding received, and recommended committee tiering. ## Extracted text ### 2026 Funding Request Policy Application Summary - Part 1 of 2 Source pages: 11–13 ## 2026 Funding Request Policy Application Summary ### Tier 2: Westshore Including Langford - Organization: Rewired Recovery Foundation - SoberFest - 2026 Amount Requested: $10,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used to run the "Soberfest" event (performers, logistics, etc.). Event would raise funds to support those struggling with addiction. - Contact: Michael Shupinder Manhas - 2025 Funding Received: 5,000 GIA + 5,000 (sponsorship fee + 5,000 cost of stadium use (in-kind, provided free)) - Organization: Salvation Army Connection Point Church and Resource Centre - 2026 Amount Requested: $7,500.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used to help with increasing costs of running the Connect Café Drop-in program - breakfast and lunch for vulnerable individuals. - Contact: David Hickman - 2025 Funding Received: - - Committee Member Recommendation: 3,000 GIA - Organization: Open Gate Church - 2026 Amount Requested: $6,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used to help cover the cost of securing food for their Friday Fresh Food Market, including transporation, storage, and purchase when donations insufficient. - Contact: (not specified) - 2025 Funding Received: - - Organization: Royal Bay Secondary - 2026 Amount Requested: $1,200.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used for Dry Grad 2026, including supplies, entertainment and prizes. - Contact: Marita Atwood - 2025 Funding Received: 1,200 GIA - Organization: ReImagine West Shore - 2026 Amount Requested: $4,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used for their free community workshops and events to help people save money, reduce waste, and increase sustainable living practices. - Contact: Cindy Moyer - 2025 Funding Received: - - Organization: Juan de Fuca Lacrosse Association - 2026 Amount Requested: $5,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used towards facility rentals and/or referee honoriums for the three Box Lacrosse tournaments planned for the Westshore. - Contact: Cassandra van Benthem Jutting - 2025 Funding Received: 1,075 GIA - Organization: Juan de Fuca Navy League - 2026 Amount Requested: $10,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used for operating expenses incurred to run their programs (e.g., rent for hall, office and training supplies, and fun activities for cadets aged 9-18). - Contact: Shannon Radford - 2025 Funding Received: - - Organization: Happy Valley Elementary - Playground - 2026 Amount Requested: $10,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used to support the playground redevelopment (essential equipment, accessible surfacing, and safety upgrades). - Contact: Kerry Adams - 2025 Funding Received: - - Organization: Goldstream Food Bank - 2026 Amount Requested: $10,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used for the purchase of groceries for their ongoing hamper program. - Contact: Shannon Youell - 2025 Funding Received: 7,750 donated in lieu of fees collected - Organization: Boys and Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria - 2026 Amount Requested: $10,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used for the RISE program, which helps at-risk youth (aged 11-15) stay connected, build resilience, and avoid mental health challenges, substance use, etc. - Contact: Arianna Scott - 2025 Funding Received: - - Organization: Colwood Creek Park Community Garden - 2026 Amount Requested: $10,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used towards building a community garden in Colwood Creek Park with priority for the lease of 60 plots to be given to Langford/Colwood residents. - Contact: Derek de Candole - 2025 Funding Received: - - Organization: Belmont Dry Grad - 2026 Amount Requested: $10,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used to provide an alcohol and drug free event for the graduating class (~475 students) of Belmont Secondary. - Contact: David Light - 2025 Funding Received: 3,000 GIA - Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters - 2026 Amount Requested: $10,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used to recruit, train, and support volunteer mentors to help Langford youth gain stronger mental health and resilience. - Contact: Amanda Hill - 2025 Funding Received: 5,000 GIA - Organization: Access West Shore Society - 2026 Amount Requested: $1,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used to pay for office needs (e.g., software, stamps, etc) as well as helping with expenses for 2026 Wheelchair Basketball Event at Spencer Middle School. - Contact: Marnie Essery - 2025 Funding Received: 500 (for office equipment - invoiced to CoL, not GIA) - Organization: Theatre Al Dente Society - 2026 Amount Requested: $5,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used to support the production of the musical Oliver! at Belmont Secondary School as a family-friendly community theatre event. - Contact: Chantelle Schieven - 2025 Funding Received: Elizabeth Gaunt 5,000 GIA ### Tier 3: Regional Service - Note: 31 applications 229,600.00 - Organization: Westshore Football Association (WSFA) - 2026 Amount Requested: $10,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used to purchase new, durable football uniforms for Atom, PeeWee, and Bantam players. - Contact: Lindsey Wright - 2025 Funding Received: - - Additional note (from adjacent text): sponsorship fee + 5,000 cost of stadium use (in-kind, provided free) - Organization: SportAssist - 2026 Amount Requested: $5,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used to support costs of their Annual Golf Tournament, their primary fundraising event. Proceeds from the event are used make sports accessible to all youth. - Contact: Gerry StCyr - 2025 Funding Received: 5,000 GIA - Organization: Westshore Community Concert Band - 2026 Amount Requested: $4,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used for operating expenses, primarily rehearsal space rental and an honorarium for conductor's services. - Contact: Marg Eagle - 2025 Funding Received: - - Organization: Victoria Brain Injury Society - 2026 Amount Requested: $10,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used for start-up costs and to prepare their new space to offer support to those with brain injuries (e.g., leasehold improvements, furnishings, technology, volunteer coordination). - Contact: Pam Prewett - 2025 Funding Received: - - Organization: Take a Hike Youth Mental Health Foundation - 2026 Amount Requested: $3,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used for the TAH Sooke Program to provide up to 18 vulnerable youth with vital clinical counselling and land-based learning activities. - Contact: Jaydeen Williams - 2025 Funding Received: 2,000 GIA - Organization: Victoria Sexual Assualt Centre (VSAC) - 2026 Amount Requested: $10,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used toward partial salaries and benefits for Clinic, SART, and Direct Client Services Staff as well as general operating costs associated with the Clinic. - Contact: Sienna Scott - 2025 Funding Received: 5,000 GIA - Organization: KidSport Greater Victoria - 2026 Amount Requested: $10,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used to provide financial assistance so local children and youth can access the organized sports of their choice. - Contact: Jill Shaw - 2025 Funding Received: - - Organization: Vancouver Island Hispanic Network Society (VIHNS) - 2026 Amount Requested: $10,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used to partially support program coordination and operational costs required to deliver VIHNS' annual calendar of community events. - Contact: Gume Arzola - 2025 Funding Received: - ### 2026 Funding Request Policy Application Summary - Part 2 of 2 Source pages: 11–13 - Organization: It's Not Magic It's Community - 2026 Amount Requested: $2,400.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used to establish and run a year-long men's support group, including program materials, outreach, administration, and other expenses. - Contact: Gabor Dudas - 2025 Funding Received: - - Organization: Tennis British Columbia - 2026 Amount Requested: $10,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used for hosting the 2026 BC Junior Outdoor Provincial Tennis Tournament at Bear Mtn Tennis Center (court fees and costs for staff/officials). - Contact: Iverson Guan - 2025 Funding Received: - - Organization: Soroptimist International Victoria and Westshore - 2026 Amount Requested: $2,500.00 - Summary for funds: - - Contact: - - 2025 Funding Received: - - Organization: Healing Hands for Diabetes Foundation - 2026 Amount Requested: $10,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used to expand programs, including awareness campaigns, educational workshops, and support services for those living with or at risk of Diabetes. - Contact: Jaspreet Bhatia - 2025 Funding Received: - - Organization: (Organization name not present in excerpt) - 2026 Amount Requested: (not specified in excerpt) - Summary for funds: Funds to be used for Farmer's Market Fees and some canning supplies for preparation and making of preserves. - Contact: Corrina Craig - 2025 Funding Received: - - Organization: Peer Progress Collective - 2026 Amount Requested: $10,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used for facility rentals, to subsidize registration fees, and support equipment and materials for our low-cost youth sports/educational programs. - Contact: Joshua Freeman - 2025 Funding Received: - - Organization: Peninsula Streams Society - 2026 Amount Requested: $10,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used for environmental preservation activities (e.g., monitoring, habitat assessments, reporting, volunteer coordination, training, etc). - Contact: Sue Jaillet - 2025 Funding Received: 5,000 GIA - Organization: Edward Milne Community School Society - 2026 Amount Requested: $3,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used for the purchase of board books for babies and toddlers from Orca Book Publishers Victoria. - Contact: Ashley Green / Denise Brown - 2025 Funding Received: - - Organization: Greenegin Karate Society - 2026 Amount Requested: $10,000.00 - Summary for funds: Funds to be used as one-time facility activation support (e.g., to secure and prepare a permanent space for their karate programs). - Contact: Valeriya Guseva - 2025 Funding Received: - (20 new)