Learn more about our past grant recipients:
Powell River Academy of Music
In its short history the Academy has grown to a performing arts school, encompassing music, dance, visual arts and theater with a student body of over 800 and a faculty and staff of 34. The Academy has not only grown in scope and size but also has established world renowned festivals; the International Choral Kathaumixw; the Symphony Orchestra Academy of the Pacific as well as the Annual Concert Series to enrich the lives of the students and the citizens of Powell River.
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Powell River Film Festival
The mandate of the Powell River Film Festival is:
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To raise the public’s artistic knowledge and appreciation of cinematic art by producing an annual film festival
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To provide a forum for students and the public to view, discuss and learn from documentary films of the highest aesthetic quality, and to increase their understanding of the art of filmmaking
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To enhance the knowledge and development of local and regional filmmakers by offering workshops on topics such as animation, camera technology, lighting, sound and editing
Grant Recipient Archives
The Foundation is pleased to have contributed to a diversity of organizations and projects that, in turn, contribute to the community at large.
2021
Miklat Recovery Society ♦ Purchase of Van
PRISMA ♦ Youth Exchange Program
Powell River Film Society ♦ Youth Ambassador Program
Powell River Salvation Army ♦ Food and Clothing Programs
Powell River SPCA ♦ Spade and Neuter Program
Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association ♦ Purchase of Therapy Horse
Powell River Sr Society ♦ Mobility Project
Two high school student scholarships
2020
Le Club Bon Accueil Society ♦ Forest Exploration Park Development Project
Powell River Film Society ♦ Youth Adventure in Film Camp
Powell River Salvation Army ♦ Food and Clothing Programs
Tla’Amin Nation ♦ Tribal Journey 2022
Townsite Heritage Society ♦ Capturing Stories of Historic Townsite Project
Two high school student scholarships
2019
Friends of Film Society Powell River ♦ 2020 Youth Film Project
Friends of Powell River ♦ Anonymous Helpers (food and clothing program)
PR Academy of Music ♦ Fire Regardant Backdrops
PR Hospice Society ♦ End of Life Planning
Project PRISMA ♦ Promotional Materials
PR Senior's Society ♦ Commercial Potato Peeler
PR United Church ♦ Monday Night Pasta Dinner
Townsite Heritage Society ♦ House Histories and Heritage Vol IV
2018
Friends of Film Society of PR (operating as PR Film Festival) ♦ Film Festival Youth Project
Pacific Region International Summer Music Academy (PRISMA) ♦ Master Classes – Behind the Curtain at the Symphony
PR Academy of Music ♦ Piano Dolly
Powell River Action Centre Society - Food Bank ♦ Storage Shelves
Powell River Hospice Society ♦ Music Therapy for Hospice Clients
PR Therapeutic Riding Association ♦ Therapy Horse
Townsite Heritage Society ♦ House Histories and Heritage: Volumes III & IV
2017
Club Bon Acceuil ♦ 50th Anniversary Commemoration
Cranberry Community Hall Association ♦ Infrastructure upgrade/Canada 150 Grant for 75th Celebration
Friends of Film Society of PR (operating as PR Film Festival) ♦ Film Festival Youth Project
Inclusion Powell River ♦ Preschool Entrance “Art Space”
Pacific Region International Summer Music Academy (PRISMA) ♦ Master Class and Canada 150 Grant PRISMA on the Beach Celebration
PR Academy of Music ♦ Public Washroom Renovation
PR Therapeutic Riding Association ♦ Two stall Horse Shelter
Townsite Heritage Society ♦ Signage Renewal
2016
Conseil jeunesse francophone de la CB (BC Francophone Youth Council) ♦ Jeux francophones de la Colombie- Britannique (BC's Francophone Games)
Evangel Pentecostal Refugee Committee ♦ Syrian Refugee Family Re-establishment
Friends of Film Society of PR ♦ 2017 Film Festival
PRISMA (See 2013) ♦ PRISMA on the Beach 2016
PR Diversity Initiative with PR Employment Prog. Soc. ♦ Family Place Sprouts Gardening Program
PR Historical Museum & Archives Association ♦ First Nations Cultural Arts Demonstrations
2015
Cranberry Community Hall Association ♦ Cranberry Hall External Beautification
Life Cycle Housing Society ♦ Community Garden Upgrade - Ontario Ave. Apartments
PRISMA (See 2013) ♦ 2015 Youth Engagement Project
PR Academy of Music ♦ James Hall Green Room Renovation
PR Parks & Wilderness Society ♦ Sunshine Coast Trail Infrastructure
2014
PR Friends of Film Soc (operating as PR Film Festival) ♦ 2015 Film Festival
Malaspina Arts Society ♦ "Converging Visions" - Artist Residency Landon Mackenzie
22 Red Knight Squadron (Royal Can. Air Cadets ♦ "Face Lift" Clubhouse Upgrade
PR Diversity Initiative Soc / PR Employment Prog. Soc ♦ "Our Family Friendlly Community" - PR Family Place
Canadian Red Cross ♦ Decreasing Bullying in SD #47 - Bullying Prevention Prog.
Sierra Club of BC Foundation ♦ Building Community Capacity for Conservation Outcomes
PR Model Comm. Project for Persons with Disabilities ♦ Video Documentary "This is a Groundswell"
Therapeutic Riding Society ♦ Horse Shelter Project
Inclusion Powell River Society (formerly PRACL) ♦ Celebrating 60 Years of Inclusion in PR
2013
Kiwanis Housing Society ♦ Seniors’ Program Activities Enhancements
Lund Community Society ♦ Lund EATS - Increasing Access to Local Food Production
Malaspina Art Society ♦ 25th Anniversary Public Are Project
BC Branch Navy League ♦ Youth Sailing Boats Refurbishing
PRISMA - Pacific Region Interntl. Summer Music Acad. ♦ Youth Audience Expansion Program
2012
PR Academy of Music ♦ Music Stands for Youth Orchestra
Lund Community Society ♦ Farm to Table Program
2011
Powell River & District BC-SPCA ♦ Spay & Neuter Program
Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society ♦ Playground Equip; Outdoor Fitness Zone, Larry Gouthro Pk.
PR Historical Museum & Archives ♦ Archival Supplies for Exhibits
PR Child, Youth, & Family Services Society ♦ Youth Resource Centre Pilot Project
Townsite Heritage Society of PR ♦ Henderson House Interpretive Centre Access for Disabled
The Ecole Cote de Soleil Parents Association ♦ Playground Planning
2010
Powell River Salmon Society ♦ Lang Cr. “Salmon Ambassador” Volunteers’ Workshop
Sunshine Coast Lifetime Network Society ♦ Training to Support Families with Disabled Adult Children
Powell River Forestry Museum ♦ Willingdon Beach Trail Upgrade
Paddling for Life Society ♦ Sunshine Coast Final Fling 2010 Regatta
2009
Source Club Society ♦ Women’s Health Network Community Events
PR Forestry Museum ♦ Willingdon Beach Trail Upgrade
Powell River & District Branch B.C. SPCA ♦ Spay & Neuter Financial Assistance Program
Townsite Heritage Society of Powell River ♦ Henderson House Interpretive Society
Powell River Academy of Music ♦ Acquisition of Steinway Grand Piano
Powell River Historical Museum & Archives ♦ Archival Supplies to Preserve Holdings
Powell River Film Festival Society ♦ Teens’ Adventures in Film Camp; 5 Minute Film Contest
2008
BC Conservation Foundation ♦ Public Awareness re “Bear Aware” Program
PR Film Festival ♦ Adventures in Film Camp for Teens
PR Historical Museum ♦ Website & Storage Enhancements
PR & District Branch B.C. SPCA ♦ Spay & Neuter Financial Assistance Program
PR Therapeutic Riding Association ♦ Manure Management Program
PR Sunset Homes Society ♦ Refurbished Centennial Homes Units
2007
PR Historical Museum & Archives ♦ Equipment for Presentations
PR Therapeutic Riding Society ♦ Manure Composting Program
PR Comm Serv Assoc–Women’s Health Network ♦ Public Events (6) Re Women’s Health
Clansmen Pipe Band ♦ Acquire / Replace Uniforms
PR Sunset Homes ♦ Refurbish Seniors Housing Units
PR Comm Serv Assoc–Poverty Law Advocacy ♦ Promote New Community Service
B.C. Schizophrenia Society, PR Region ♦ Stand Up for Mental Health Comedy Troupe Perf.
Model Comm. Project for Persons with Disabilities ♦ Public Information re Society & “Measuring Up” Initiative
PR Forestry Museum ♦ Willingdon Beach Trail Maintenance
BC Conservation Society ♦ Bear Aware Program
PR Youth & Family Services ♦ Key to Kindness” Initiative
2006
PR Academy of Music ♦ Kathaumixw International Choral Festival
St. John Ambulance ♦ First Aid Education Program K to Gr. 7
Savary Island Land Trust ♦ Update Savary Island Stewardship Guide
Texada Island Heritage Society ♦ Museum Summer Host and Archivist
PR Therapeutic Riding Society ♦ Stable Yard Revitalization for 2007 Disability Games
PR & Area SPCA ♦ Spay & Neuter Financial Assistance Program
PR Gymnastics ♦ Foam Training Pit
PR Sunset Homes ♦ Seniors Housing Unit Maintenance
2005
PR Academy of Music ♦ Symphony Orchestra of the Pacific (SOAP)
PR Historical Museum & Archives ♦ Microfilm Reader-Printer Parts
Savary Island Land Trust ♦ Visitor Stewardship Brochure
Model Comm. Project for Persons with Disabilities ♦ Employment & Living Skills Program
PR Therapeutic Riding Society ♦ Enlarge Barn; Train Instructor
PR Judo Club ♦ Mats & New Sub-floor
PR Transition House ♦ Doing It on Your Own Conference for Single Moms
PLAN(Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network) ♦ Senior Parents Future Planning for Disabled Son/Daughter
PR Sunset Homes ♦ Centennial Homes Upgrade
2004
PR Sunset Homes Society ♦ Refurbishing Seniors Housing Units
PR & District Branch BC SPCA ♦ Spay & Neuter Financial Assistance Program
PR CSA – Paddling for Life Dragon Boat Project ♦ Dragon Boat & Trailer Purchase
PR Academy of Music ♦ Symphony Orchestra of the Pacific (SOAP)
PR Brain Injury Society
2003
PR Leisure Service
PR & Region Transition House Society
PR & District Branch SPCA
PR Sunset Homes Society
Community Services Association
St. John Ambulance Volunteer Brigade
PR Therapeutic Riding Association
Townsite Heritage Society of PR
Malaspina Art Society
2002
Sunshine Folk Festival Society
Seventh Day Adventist Church
PR Parks and Wilderness Society
Kelly Creek Community School
PR Academy of Music
PR Military Association
Learning House Young Parent Program
Malaspina University College
PR Historical Museum
Parish of St. David and St. Paul
B.C. Schizophrenia Society
2001
Senior Housing