Community Grant Program

September 6, 2022

Applications due for first in-take - September 15th

Council has adopted Community Grants Policy 3.16 to provide financial and in-kind support to non-profit community associations and other community organizations. This support is in recognition of these groups as a valuable resource in assisting the municipality to provide a strong community focus. Many of the non-profit organizations depend on the grants that are provided by the District to help subsidize costs and maintain their viability within the community.

Community Grant Application

Community Grant Policy 3.16

Eligibility:

In order to qualify for a Community Grant the applicant must:

Be a registered non-profit organization in good standing with the Registrar of Companies.
Services, projects or events proposed by the applicant must not:

Offer direct financial assistance to individuals or families.
Duplicate or replace services that fall within the mandate of senior levels of governments or local service agencies.
Support a Provincial or National fundraising campaign.
Be of a commercial nature.

Applications can be dropped off at the District Municipal Office or emailed to Corporate Services.

Please call Corporate Services if you have any questions at 250-997-3221.

Funding Categories:

Rent Subsidy

Capital Expenditure

Special Project

Fee-For-Service Agreement

By providing cash grants and/or in-kind grants for on-going operational support. The District may consider entering into this type of agreement when the recipient is a not-for-profit organization delivering a service or program that extends the reach of District programs and services. The length of the agreement will not exceed three (3) years and all recipients shall provide reporting regarding service delivery as requested.