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Port of Vancouver Announces 2026 Community Fund Recipients
Grants awarded to local projects focused on economic development, workforce training, and tourism
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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The Port of Vancouver has announced the recipients of its 2026 Community Fund, which provides grants to local projects aligned with the port's mission. This year's winners include the Hudson's Bay High School Construction Trades Program, Latinos Unidos y Floreciendo, the Vancouver Arena Project and Vancouver Go-Fest, and the Vancouver Ballet Folklorico and Luminarias Dia de Muertos event.
Why it matters
The Port of Vancouver's Community Fund program, established in 2020, aims to support local initiatives that drive economic development, provide workforce training opportunities, and promote tourism in the region. By investing in these diverse community projects, the port is helping to strengthen the local economy and enrich the cultural fabric of Vancouver.
The details
Each of the 2026 Community Fund recipients will receive a $2,500 grant from the port. The Hudson's Bay High School Construction Trades Program will use the funds to host Saturday community build and open shop days for students and families, as well as purchase materials for hands-on student construction projects. The grant for Latinos Unidos y Floreciendo will support its youth leadership and education project at the 78th Street Heritage Farm. The Vancouver Arena Project's funding will go towards its annual Pokemon Go-Fest, and the Vancouver Ballet Folklorico's grant will support its annual Luminarias Dia de Muertos event.
- The Port of Vancouver created its Community Fund program in 2020.
- The 2026 Community Fund recipients were announced on February 25, 2026.
The players
Port of Vancouver
A port authority that oversees the Port of Vancouver in Washington state, focused on economic development, workforce training, and tourism.
Hudson's Bay High School Construction Trades Program
A program at Hudson's Bay High School that provides hands-on construction training and community build days for students and families.
Latinos Unidos y Floreciendo
A community organization that supports youth leadership and education initiatives, including a project at the 78th Street Heritage Farm.
Vancouver Arena Project
A local project that organizes the annual Pokemon Go-Fest event in Vancouver.
Vancouver Ballet Folklorico
A dance troupe that hosts the annual Luminarias Dia de Muertos event in Vancouver.
The takeaway
The Port of Vancouver's Community Fund program is making a meaningful impact by supporting a diverse array of local initiatives that align with the port's mission of driving economic development, providing workforce training, and promoting tourism in the region. These grants help strengthen the community and enrich the cultural fabric of Vancouver.
