Sea to Sky Non-Profit Organizations
Receive over $450,000 in Grants
Your commitment to the WBF helps support the work of many charitable groups serving the Sea to Sky Corridor community. THANK YOU!
FALL GRANT RECIPIENT HIGHLIGHTS
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre received a grant of $50,000 that will be put toward the purchase of a replacement transport vehicle, ensuring safe and reliable access to the SLCC from remote First Nations communities. This essential upgrade will enable the transportation of SLCC Indigenous Ambassadors and Indigenous Youth Ambassador cohorts to and from work, cultural events, and other key activities.
$45,891 was granted to the Whistler Adaptive Sports Program Society for their Sea to Sky Adaptive Bike Program. Funds will support the purchase of two adaptive bikes and essential safety equipment for coaches.
$40,000 was granted to Squamish Helping Hands Society to support two essential food‑security programs: the Squamish Food Bank and local Meals on Wheels – Seniors Support. The funds will help procure the food and resources needed to ensure these vital services can continue.
$45,000 was granted to Myrtle Philip Community School to support their Inclusive Playground Swings Project - a community initiative designed to promote inclusion, foster healthy child development, and provide families with accessible public spaces.
Sea to Sky Hospice received a $39,780 grant to support vital programming for individuals navigating end‑of‑life or terminal condition diagnoses. These Sea to Sky Hospice programs offer compassionate guidance for people in the Sea to Sky Corridor who are facing life‑limiting illnesses, helping them move through their journey with dignity, resilience, and an enhanced quality of life.
A grant of $25,000 was awarded to Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association to augment funding for infrastructure upgrades to a unique Squamish trail - Meadow of the Grizzly (Spélhx̱en tl'a Stl'lhalem). Starting at over 900m in elevation, it is the only blue-rated descent trail from the top of Garibaldi Park Road.
Amazing Kids Foundation · AWARE · Axemen Rugby · Scouts Canada - 1st Whistler Scouts Group & 4th Squamish Scouts Group · Sea to Sky Volleyball Club · Signal Hill Elementary School · Slope Side Support Society · Squamish Windsports Society · Tantalus Wellspring Society · Under One Roof · Spring Creek Community School · World Indigenous Sports and Health Society · Whistler Sailing Association · Whistler Wolves Rugby · Whistler Rotary Club Foundation · Zero Ceiling Society of Canada ·
A Message From Our Executive Director
“We are grateful to the individuals and businesses whose ongoing support makes our fundraising efforts possible. Their continued commitment inspires us every year - from our event sponsors to our volunteers, auction donors, participants, and guests. We express our heartfelt appreciation to Whistler Blackcomb and Vail Resorts EpicPromise, TELUS, and the Fairmont Chateau Whistler for their generous and sustained support of our mission. With your support, we can continue to help local organizations that create lasting change in our community."
- Mei Madden, Executive Director of the WBF.
The Whistler Blackcomb Foundation accepts funding applications twice per year. The funding deadlines are April 1 and October 1 annually.
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