Supporting the ideas and efforts of the people in the Columbia Basin
Over 140 arts, culture and heritage projects—including the Columbia Basin Culture Tour—have received a total of $706,000 in funding support for the 2017-18 season through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust. “It’s exciting to […]
Thanks to a wage subsidy, an electrical company powers up its staff. When business is busy, Aaron Lucke, owner of Wynndel Electric, needs a hand—but doesn’t have time to train a new apprentice. During his quieter season, Lucke has time—but […]
Basin residents have told us that having opportunities to get active and lead more healthy lifestyles is important to them. That’s why we’ve made Recreation and Physical Activity a strategic priority. One of the ways we are addressing this priority […]
The Elk Valley Thrift Shop in Sparwood is a relatively new enterprise run by a successful non-profit organization that distributes $5,000 each month to its community. In just three years, the Elk Valley Thrift Shop Society donated more than $220,000 […]
It’s an exciting time for non-profit organizations. The Trust is offering a wide range of workshops and learning opportunities this fall to help non-profits succeed. There are six new workshops in communities around the Basin to help address issues the […]
$1 million available in first intake of three-year program The first intake of Columbia Basin Trust’s new Child Care Capital Grants is now open. The capital grants will support improvements to existing child care facilities and construction of new child […]
