Financial Support That Benefits the Community
The City of Campbell River (the City) offers financial assistance to eligible non-profit organizations that operate within Campbell River or provide a service to the Campbell River community.
This page will help you learn more about the City’s Financial Assistance Policy and find out if your organization is eligible to apply for financial support.
• Learn about the new Financial Assistance Policy.
• Explore financial-assistance options for non-profit organizations.
• Connect with resources for more information.
• Get the scoop on upcoming information sessions.
Types of Support Available
The City offers eligible non-profit organizations:
• grants
• reduced leases or leases at non-market rates
• permissive tax exemptions
The Financial Assistance Policy
The City’s Financial Assistance Policy was adopted by Council in November 2024. The new Financial Assistance Policy is being introduced gradually. It will be fully in place in 2026.
It governs all financial assistance that’s provided by the City under one holistic policy that aims to:
• Streamline the grant process
• Increase the City’s transparency
• Increase accountability to taxpayers
• Expand financial-assistance opportunities to a variety of sectors
In 2025, $3.16 million in grants, permissive tax exemptions, leases and facility rentals were awarded to non-profit organizations (including more than $900,000 in grant funding).
Resources for Navigating Change
The City recognizes that the new Financial Assistance Policy is a big change that’s impactful for local non-profit organizations. We’re working with community partners, including the Campbell River Community Foundation, to help local non-profits navigate those changes by offering grant-writing workshops, events and other resources.
We have two free information sessions coming up in June 2025. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to get the details.
Financial Assistance Programs
Community Grants
Applications for the 2025 Grant-in-Aid program closed on February 7, 2025. Check back later for information about applying for the new Community Grants program for 2026.
In the meantime, why not check out one of our upcoming information sessions for tips to help you prepare? Scroll down to the end of the page for details.
View the
Financial Assistance Policy for more information.
Questions? Email
communitygrants@campbellriver.ca or call 250-286-5700.
Non-Market Lease or Licence Rates for City-Owned Land and Facilities
The City offers qualifying non-profit organizations leases or licenses to use civic facilities and lands at below market rates.
To qualify, the non-profit organizations must provide community services that are in the public interest.
There are no application periods for non-market leases or licences. It is recommended that non-profit organizations apply to the City before their current lease or licence expires.
Complete the Financial Assistance Policy Application.
Check out one of our upcoming information sessions for tips to help you complete your application. Scroll down to the end of the page for details.
View the
Financial Assistance Policy for more information.
Questions? Email
communitygrants@campbellriver.ca or call 250-286-5700.
Permissive Tax Exemptions
The City offers qualifying non-profit organizations financial support in the form of reduced property taxes, or permissive tax exemptions (PTE). The amount of tax that’s exempted cannot exceed 1.4 per cent of the previous year’s general tax levy.
The PTE application period will open on Friday, June 27, and close on July 11, 2025. Application forms will be posted here when they’re available.
In the meantime, why not check out one of our upcoming information sessions to learn more about permissive tax exemptions? Scroll down to the end of the page for details.
View the
Financial Assistance Policy for more information.
Questions? Email
communitygrants@campbellriver.ca or call 250-286-5700.
Information Sessions
Get a Head Start on Your Applications for 2026
Be in the know.
Attend one of our upcoming information sessions.
You’ll cover:
• High-level changes in the City’s new
Financial Assistance Policy
• Who’s eligible to apply for permission tax exemptions and grants
• How to fill out applications for permissive tax exemptions, grants and non-market land leases and licences for 2026
First Session
When: Monday, June 16, 2025, at 6 p.m.
Where: Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11th Avenue, Campbell River
Reserve your spot: email
communitygrants@campbellriver.ca by noon on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Second Session
When: Monday, June 23, 2025, at 11 a.m.
Where: Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11th Avenue, Campbell River
Reserve your spot: email
communitygrants@campbellriver.ca by noon on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get ahead on your application for financial assistance for 2026 — register for an information session today!