Sponsorships

The District of Sooke may consider sponsorship for:

• Community festivals, celebrations, and events
• Cultural, recreational, and educational initiatives
• Activities that are open to the public and take place in Sooke
• Events that demonstrate a clear community benefit

Support may be provided as monetary sponsorship, in-kind sponsorship, or a combination of both.

Eligible applicants include:

• Non-profit and charitable organizations
• Community associations
• Schools and youth groups

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to deliver the event or initiative and meet all sponsorship acknowledgement and reporting requirements.

Sponsorship will not be provided for:

• Political, religious, or advocacy activities
• Private, invitation-only, or for-profit events
• Activities that have already taken place
• Requests that primarily benefit individuals or private businesses
• Applicants with outstanding District reporting or unfulfilled commitments

• Staff may approve monetary sponsorships of up to $250, provided:
  • Funds are available in the approved Sponsorship Program budget; and
  • The request meets the eligibility requirements of the Sponsorship Contribution Policy.
• In-kind sponsorship requests may be approved by staff where they can be accommodated within existing operational capacity and budget.
• The maximum sponsorship amount is $1,000 per year per request.
• Council approval is required for:
  • Monetary sponsorship requests greater than $250; and
  • Multi-year sponsorship funding commitments, regardless of amount.
• Council-approved sponsorships are considered at a public meeting of Council.

Requests Under $250 and/or In-Kind (Not in District Parks)

Submit a brief request by email to communications@sooke.ca that includes:

• A short description of the event or initiative
• The amount and/or type of sponsorship requested
• The community benefit
• How the District of Sooke will be acknowledged as a sponsor

Events in District of Sooke Parks

If your event takes place in a District of Sooke park, request sponsorship consideration when submitting your Parks Use Permit application. 

A separate sponsorship request is not required.

Requests Requiring Council Consideration

Council approval is required if your request:

• Exceeds $250 in monetary sponsorship, or
• Involves a multi-year funding commitment

The maximum sponsorship request is $1,000 per year.

How to Request Council Consideration

Submit a letter addressed to the Director of Financial Services and the Corporate Officer to info@sooke.ca that includes:

• Event or initiative name, date(s), and location
• A brief description and community benefit
• The sponsorship amount and/or in-kind support requested
• How the District of Sooke will be acknowledged

Requests are considered at a public meeting of Council, subject to available funding.

To help track community impact and ensure accountability, please send us a quick email within 30 days after your event letting us know how it went.

You can use the Sponsorship Impact Form or email communications@sooke.ca.

Please include:

• 2–3 photos showing District of Sooke sponsorship recognition
• A short note on attendance or community reach
• A brief note on Indigenous inclusion in event planning or participation (where applicable)

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