The mandate of the Saturna Community Club is to foster the well-being of Saturna Island. Consistent with this mandate, the Club makes funding available yearly for members of the Saturna Island community to support initiatives that benefit the community. As part of its budget for 2026, the SCC has allocated $5000 for community initiative grants.
Here is how to submit a successful application:
Who can apply?
- Any Saturna-based community member or not-for-profit community group.
What kind of initiatives are eligible for funding?
- Any project, activity, or event that fosters the well-being of Saturna Island and benefits the community.
- Applications supported by an established and recognized community group are more likely to be approved for funding.
How to apply?
Submit your funding request in writing, via a letter addressed to the Saturna Community Club (you can use the downloadable form provided here). The letter can be sent by:
- Mail: General Delivery, Saturna BC V0N 2Y0
- Free Mail: at the Saturna General Store
- Email: scc_treasurer@saturnacommunityclub.ca
Requests should include:
- Title: The name of your project, activity, or event
- Applicant Information: Full name, contact details, and any organizational affiliations
- Description: An overview of the initiative, its objectives, and outcomes, including how it will benefit the Saturna Island community
- Budget Details:
- Total anticipated cost
- Amount requested from the Saturna Community Club
- Breakdown of expenses
- Other funding sources or in-kind contributions, if applicable
- Timeline: Project start and end dates, with key milestones. The next step is to attend a Saturna Community Club Directors’ Meeting and General Membership Meeting to present the proposed initiative and address any questions before members vote on whether to approve funding.
When to apply?
- Your funding request needs to be received at least one month in advance of a General Membership Meeting of the Saturna Community Club, so it can be put on the agenda.
- Meetings take place quarterly on the first Monday of March, June, September, and December.
- Meeting dates are published annually for the upcoming year in both the Saturna Scribbler and the Saturna Community Hall calendar page— saturnacommunityclub.ca/saturna-community-hall/
How are decisions made?
- SCC Directors present a recommendation to the Club’s general membership at the next meeting for their consideration and vote.
- Funding is awarded based on merit, according to these evaluation criteria:
- Alignment with the Saturna Community Club’s mandate and objectives
- Feasibility
- Budget accuracy and transparency
- Availability of Club funds
How much funding is available?
- The Saturna Community Club’s annual budget forecast identifies a maximum amount that can be contributed to support community initiatives.
- The Club aims to support as many applications as possible each year within its total funding capacity of approximately $5000.
What happens after my initiative is funded?
- Use funds solely for approved purposes; funding cannot be used for personal gain, political activities, or initiatives that are not on Saturna Island.
- Maintain records of expenses and progress.
- Any property (e.g. equipment) acquired with Saturna Community Club funding must remain available for use by community members.
- Submit a final report upon completion of the initiative, including:
- Financial accounting of funds used
- Description of project outcomes and community impact