How We Help

Infrastructure Grant Program

The Community Infrastructure Grant program consists of 3 different Infrastructure Grants that provide our communities with a chance to be awarded  $5,000 to support a major community infrastructure project for renovation or construction of a community's publicly owned asset (e.g. arena, park, library, community hall, pool, etc.). 

Matching Grants 

In 2005, WCF launched the Matching Grant program that matches up to $500 raised by branch/location staff in support of a local community project through initiatives such as a bake sale, staff jeans days, prizes draw etc. 

Goal Achievers Community Program 

For our Western communities that achieve their fundraising goal ($100 per employee) in the National Walk to Support the Cause Campaign, they will be eligible to apply to keep 50% of the total funds raised. These funds can be donated through the Western Communities Foundation to a local community project governed by a registered charity or the municipality 

Western Inspirational Award 

The Western Inspirational award is a bursary given to a local high school graduates in communities that are served by Western Financial Group/Western Coast Insurance Services/ Wyatt Dowling who:

• Have displayed outstanding community and/or school spirit as an organizer, participant, or volunteer and/or
• Have demonstrated inspirational conduct – whether an act of heroism or leadership in a crisis and/or
• Have overcome adversity (mental/physical disability), financial hardship, family issues, etc.

The students may be nominated by any member of the school teaching staff, support or administrative staff, or by a member of the parent-school council.

To date, the Western Communities Foundation has awarded more than 1,300 Western Inspirational Awards.