Supporting the ideas and efforts of the people in the Columbia Basin
Renovations are under way at Lilac Terrace, which will provide an additional 12 units of affordable housing for seniors with low to moderate incomes in Sparwood. The project is being spearheaded by the Elk Valley Seniors Housing Society and supported […]
Two-year support to go toward increasing public avalanche safety Avalanche Canada is receiving $325,000 over two years from Columbia Basin Trust to help it continue its work of increasing public safety for winter backcountry users. Avalanche Canada is a national […]
Valemount’s Swift Creek Trail has a new suspension bridge spanning the creek, replacing an old, damaged bridge that was no longer safe. The project was funded in part by the Trust. The bridge is part of a community vision to […]
17 projects funded in last intake Organizations with projects that directly benefit Basin youth may apply for funding through Columbia Basin Trust’s Youth Grants program. A range of organizations can apply—including non-profit, public and First Nations groups, plus youth aged […]
Application forms for popular Summer Works Program available February 19 If you own a small business in the Columbia Basin, you can get financial help to hire a student over the summer by applying for a wage subsidy from Columbia […]
Over $200,000 still available for projects in 2015–2016 Ranchers and individuals with Crown range tenures, environmental groups and non-profit societies are encouraged to apply for funding to improve and enhance grasslands and rangelands. Ranchers, for example, can use the support […]
