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Announcing the Spring 2021 Responsive Neighbourhood Small Grants

We’re thrilled to announce the project funded by CBT’s spring 2021 Responsive Neighbourhood Small Grants! These grants are designed to help us foster connection in our communities during the pandemic when many of us can feel isolated and vulnerable. When we feel a sense of belonging in our community, we're more likely to be engaged in activities that make it a better place to live. 

These 28 projects received a total of $9,550 and are led by residents from communities across the region. If you see a project that you’d like to get involved in, email us and we’ll connect you with the project leader! 

Leader: Gertrude Frank
Project: Mommy's Helping hand

Leader: Jen Boot
Project: Community Outdoor Dance

Leader: Craig Devine
Project: TyHistanis Garden - Revitalizing knowledge 

Leader: Sharon Wu
Project: Fearless food project 

Leader: Trina Matteson
Project: Butterfly Garden 

Leader: Tyler  Carpenter
Project: Community Outdoor Dance

Leader: Selena Rogalski
Project: Tofino's First Pride

Leader: Holly LeFevre
Project: Grateful Bowls

Leader: Courtney Johnson
Project: West Coast Kids “Keep Your Heart Strong” Music Video!

 Leader: Jennifer Cote-Naud
Project: Back to the ground

Leader: Nora O'Malley
Project:  Goodies for the grads

Leader: Nora Martin
Project: Red Dress Ceremony

Leader: Erin Kostashuk
Project: Harm Reduction Book Club

Leader: Mady Mac
Project: Mealworms + Polystyrene = Compost... what the heck?

Leader: Ethan Stere and Phoenix Greig
Project: Jensen's Bay Wildlife Monitoring Program

Leader: Jennifer Brierley
Project: Paper Pumpkin project kits

Leader: Carly Butler
Project: Creating Rag Rug Kits

Leader: Sylvain Rollin
Project: Breaking the Crust

Leader: Jeanne M Keith-Ferris
Project: Local Disaster Action - Ukee Neighbours Prepare

Leader: Erin McGillivray
Project: Tofino Zine

Leader: Daphne Hurwitz
Project: Spring Random Acts of Kindness

Leader: Charles Thomas
Project: Teaching youth how to feed their community

Leader: Lothar Myck
Project: Music Video

Leader: Annie George
Project: Painting with Annie George

Leader: Elizabeth George
Project: Beading a pair of earrings peyote stitch

Leader: Ivy Martin
Project: Opitsaht Nettle

Leader: Margaret Wagener
Project: Arts n crafts

Leader: Karma Neilson
Project: Staff making and spinning

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November 10, 2026
The Eat West Coast and Executive Assistant role is a new full-time position that combines program coordination with executive and administrative support.
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Join our Team!

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Youth and Education Grants Clayoquot Biosphere Trust

Announcing the 2026 Youth & Education Grants

August 2, 2026
This year, $38,000 was awarded to seven inspiring projects in the region. These grants aim to address urgent needs for youth, as highlighted in our 2023 Vital Signs report. They focus on building capacity, providing education and training opportunities, and fostering connections among youth across communities in the region. Additionally, the grants support youth-driven projects and promote education and discussion around multiculturalism, inclusiveness, and diversity.
Rising Tide Surf Vital Grant Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Ivan Wells JR

Announcing the 2026 Vital Grant Recipients

August 1, 2026
This year, $92,000 was awarded to four inspiring projects in the region. These grants focus on addressing regional priorities and complex challenges that influence sustainability in the region. They also aim to support meaningful, longer-term collaboration between organizations, communities, and cultures.
Ruby Novogrodsky Research & Environment Grant Clayoquot Biosphere Trust

Announcing the 2026 Research & Environment Grant Recipients

July 31, 2026
This year, $20,000 was awarded to four projects in the region. These projects address threats to key species and ecosystems and uplift nuučaan̓uł (Nuu-chah-nulth) ways of knowing. Efforts also focus on habitat conservation, restoration, and protection for ecologically and culturally important species and ecosystems.
Community Development Grant Clayoquot Biosphere Trust

Announcing the 2026 Community Development Grant Recipients

July 30, 2026
This year, ten inspiring projects in the region have been awarded over $38,000 in funding. These grants are dedicated to fostering accessible, inclusive, healthy, supportive, equitable, and sustainable communities. Together, they help build a stronger and more united region.
2026 Arts Culture Grant Clayoquot Biosphere Trust

Announcing the 2026 Arts & Culture Grant Recipients

July 28, 2026
This year, eight impactful projects across the region received a total of $ 28,000 in funding. These grants support arts and cultural activities that encourage inter-generational participation, build connections across communities and cultures, and create opportunities to learn from one another.
Braedon Youth Summer Intern Clayoquot Biosphere Trust

Welcome Back Braedon!

July 27, 2026
We're so happy to welcome him for a second summer as our Youth Intern. After joining the CBT team last year, he's spending his college break with us again, continuing to learn, contribute to local projects, and connect with the community. 
Charles McDiarmid Clayoquot sound Biosphere Centre Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Michael Becker

Donor Spotlight: Charles McDiarmid

July 24, 2026
The Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Centre is one step closer to becoming a reality thanks to the support of donors who believe in the power of community, learning, and stewardship. We're proud to spotlight Charles McDiarmid, owner of the Wickaninnish Inn, whose generosity is helping bring this vision to life. 
Wild West Coast Adrian Dorst

Book Launch: The Wild West Coast by Adrian Dorst

July 8, 2026
Join acclaimed author, photographer, and naturalist Adrian Dorst for the launch of his new book, The Wild West Coast. Through a collection of compelling photographs, Adrian provides a window into Clayoquot Sound's mysterious rainforest and its wild valleys, as well as an elusive glimpse of many of its secretive inhabitants.