free paint available for your community organization

Communities in Full Colour is a community-investment commitment that gives back to the places Co-op calls home. We are proud to be part of your community, and we are happy to lend a hand towards projects and partnerships that are doing
good things close to home. Co-op would like to give back by preserving, enhancing and beautifying the communities in which we live, work and play.

Communities in Full Colour will provide paint for projects that improve the wellbeing of our communities.Whether it’s staining to preserve community garden planters or park furnishings, or painting in local sports clubs or seniors centres, we’re here to help you bring your vision to life and uplift our community’s wellbeing.

Let’s paint the town—literally! 🎉🌈

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What is Communities in Full Colour?

The Communities in Full Colour paint donation program is designed to provide local community organizations with free paint to be used towards local community improvements.

What the donation covers:

The paint donation covers any interior, exterior, primer, stain or specialty coatings required.

What the donation does not cover:

The program does NOT include applicators, surface preparation or repair products that might be required for a given project.

Who is eligible:

The Communities in Full Colour paint donation is available to registered charities, registered non-profits, registered community groups, youth sport and recreation associations, and community improvement associations.

Priority will be given to applications that:
• Support projects located within the trading area of the local Co-op
• Align with the charitable priorities of the local Co-op
• Identify a solution to a community need

Projects ineligible for funding include ones that:
• Support religious- or political-affiliated organizations
• Do not align with the charitable priorities of the local Co-op

How to apply:
Complete the Communities in Full Colour application form in full. We appreciate you providing details on the full scope of the project to be completed, even if it extends beyond paint. Projects selected for paint donation will be notified by the Co-op Home Centre Manager.

Click this link to access the application:

Communities in Full Colour Application Form