Local Grant Applications now open for 2027
Please view the online form for application requirements.
Applicants should submit a clear, well-prepared application that responds to all eligibility questions, addresses each criterion, and includes the required documentation and supporting materials.
Township staff are available to guide the process. Applicants are encouraged to connect early in their planning stage for advice on strengthening their application.
To arrange a meeting or phone call, please contact Terése Finegan - Manager of Economic Development (terese.finegan@esquimalt.ca) if you need any additional information or clarification.
Permissive Tax Exemption
Esquimalt's permissive tax exemption policy provides a means for Council to support organizations within the community which further Council's objectives of enhancing quality of life (economic, social, cultural) and delivering services economically.
Applications are due by no later than June 05 at 4:30 p.m. annually, and preference is given to organizations based in Esquimalt or organizations that provide services to Esquimalt residents.
- Download the Permissive Tax Exemption Policy
- Download a Permissive Tax Exemption Application