Slocan Lake Arena Society hosts the 118th Annual May Days Celebration, bringing the community together for a fun event in the outdoors from May 17-18, 2025. Includes kids games, friendly competitions, food and live entertainment.
The Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Columbia Brewery, will host the 12th Annual Dash 4 Trash in the Creston Valley on June 7, 2025. The entire valley is invited to collect litter and then celebrate with a free BBQ in Creston.
Wildsight Invermere will host the 12th annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival on November 15th, 2025.
This project will support Ktunaxa Nation Elders to attend a gathering of Elders from across British Columbia.
The Sparwood Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Business Excellence Awards on October 22, 2025 . The eleven awards are a celebration of the people and businesses that make the community of Sparwood thrive.
Aqanttanam Housing Society will redevelop the Claydon Villa site, in particular redeveloping 12 units, and adding 6 new units, for a total of up to 18 affordable rental housing units in Cranbrook.
The West Creston Community Hall Society will host their annual Corn Cricker’s Picnic featuring corn husking, rolling pin toss, horseshoes, children races, and more, on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Protecting Animal Life Society (PALS) will host the annual Creative Hands Craft Fair in Nakusp on November 29, 2025.
The Inonoaklin Recreation Commission will host a Halloween Dance followed by fireworks for the community of Edgewood on October 31st, 2025.
The Elkford Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Elkford Business Awards to celebrate and recognize local businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations on October 18, 2025.
The Fernie Chamber of Commerce will host it’s annual Business Excellence Awards on October 16, 2025.
The Kimberley Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Business Awards on October 24th, 2025.
The Kimberley Community Fall Fair is an annual community event held on Sept 27-28, 2025. The event brings together local vendors, artisans and farmers. It is hosted by 5 separate non-profit groups that work together to put on the event. Any money raised goes directly back to the organizations organizing the event.
The Trust is sponsoring the 2025 Ktunaxa Nation Charity Golf Tournament at the St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino. Proceeds will go towards the Traditional Knowledge and Language Sector’s language and knowledge programs.
The Kootenay South Metis Society will host a community event at Gyro Park in Trail on June 22, 2025, to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. The event includes a local story teller, fry bread, and live drummers and dancers.
The Creston Valley Rod & Gun Club Pike Minnow Derby is a fun, family-friendly event aimed at raising awareness and helping restore Kokanee smelt populations by managing Pike Minnow numbers. The derby will take place June 13 to 15, 2025.
The Rossland Historical Museum and Archives Association, in partnership with the IncrEdible Farmers Markets, will host a free, family-friendly Arts & Culture Festival on September 13 & 14, 2025.
Rossland Gold Fever Follies will host their 2025 theatre season throughout July and August at the historic Miner’s Hall, featuring local youth performers and showcasing a script written by a returning cast member.
Columbia Wetlands Outpost will trial a resilient asparagus crop in the Parson area.
Apple Quill Farm will trial a resilient black raspberry crop in the Wycliffe area.
Swan Valley Farms will trial a resilient huckleberry crop in the Wynndel area.
Edible Acres Farm will trial a resilient strawberry crop in the Windermere area.
The cities of Trail and Rossland are teaming up to host the BC Winter Games from February 25-March 1, 2026.
The Trails for Creston Valley Society will host their second annual Bear Fair on April 25, 2026 at Centennial Park. Bear Fair is a free, family-friendly event celebrating bear safety and coexistence in the Creston Valley, including educational booths, children’s activities, live demonstrations, and local food vendors.
The Elkford Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Elkford Business Awards to celebrate and recognize local businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations on October 24, 2026.
The Fernie Mountain Film Festival Society will host its annual Mountain Film Festival on February 20 and 21, 2026.
Fernie’s annual Griz Days winter celebration will occur from March 6th to March 8th, 2026.
The Silverton Community Club will host its annual Canada Day celebration with a weekend of activities for the entire family to enjoy in Silverton park.
Keefer Ecological Services will hire and oversee a Local Food Funding Liaison to support primary and value-added food producers and food processors to navigate, access and apply for provincial, federal, Columbia Basin Trust, and other funding and support programs.
This project will support Junior Achievement BC to design and deliver leadership and business skills programs for Basin youth aged 12 to 18.
This project will support 30 Under 30, a collaborative initiative between JCI Kootenay and the Trust that recognizes and celebrates 30 exceptional individuals under the age of 30 who are making a positive impact across the Columbia Basin. The initiative aims to elevate young leaders, promote community engagement and celebrate changemakers throughout the region.
Lardeau Valley Community Club will host their Seniors’ Appreciation Dinner to recognize the Seniors’ service to their communities, with guests from the Lardeau Valley and Kaslo on April 27, 2025, in Meadow Creek.
The Glade Recreation Commission is hosting their 32nd Annual Glade Fishing Derby, a family fun community gathering with prizes, food & beverage, and live music on July 25 & 26, 2025.
The Fernie Arts Station is celebrating it’s 35th Anniversary on October 5th, 2025, with a day of connection and creativity. An open house will include free all-ages art activities, information about current programs, live music and food. There will also be an update provided that will share the vision for the future of arts in the region.
The Cranbrook Firefighters Association is hosting the 46th Annual Fishing Clinic at Idlewild Lake on June 15, 2025, to encourage family unity and outdoor recreation in our community.
Myrtle Mountain Events is hosting the 53rd Julyfest parade on July 19, 2025. The parade provides community fun, excitement, unity and a positive, fun filled day in Kimberley. The benefits are for all tourist, locals, children, families, and participants who ride on the floats.
The Kootenay Film Society will host their annual 7th Siding Festival of Film from November 16-18, 2025, showing short and feature-length films that promote a rural theme.
The 84th Annual Creston Valley Blossom Festival will take place in the Creston Valley from May 16 to 19, 2025. This year’s event will celebrate the “Love of Farming” with parades, amusement rides, children’s games, dances, picnics, a street fair, entertainment, pancake breakfasts, and more.
Kimberley Arts Council is hosting the 9th annual Kimberley Art in the Garden Tour on June 28, 2026. This year’s tour will feature 7 Kimberley gardens, local musicians and visual artists, and an afternoon wrap-up concert, presented in the new pavilion adjacent to Centre 64.
The annual Pumpkin Hunt is a family-friendly event on October 25, 2025, bringing people together to kick off the Fernie Nordic Society’s upcoming Nordic season at the Elk Valley Nordic Centre.
This project will support the Village of Montrose to develop a conceptual design for 9th Avenue Park, incorporating strategies to mitigate climate risks, drainage for heavy rainfall, and drought resistant vegetation to enhance long-term sustainability.
Kaslo and District Senior Citizens Shelter Society will improve livability and encourage gathering and recreation for residents of Abbey Manor in Kaslo.
Abbeyfield St. Paul’s Golden will improve the emergency readiness of 11 existing affordable rental housing units at Abbeyfield House in Golden.
Robson Valley Community Services Society will improve livability and encourage recreation and gathering for residents of Ada’s Place in Valemount.
This project will support the East Kootenay Adaptive Snowsports Society to purchase adaptive equipment and upgrade its storage shed.
akisqnuk First Nation will hold its Annual General Assembly on August 22 – 24, 2025.
akisqnuk First Nation will purchase an EV truck for use by the First Nation.
akisqnuk First Nation will purchase an electric vehicle to support their community operations and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions .
This project supports akisqnuk First Nation to obtain training for its Guardian Program.
The Resident Directed Grants (ReDi) Program is a community-based granting program that incorporates local input in the adjudication process. ReDi is delivered on behalf of the Trust by the Regional Districts of Central Kootenay, East Kootenay and Kootenay Boundary, Town of Golden, City of Revelstoke, Village of Valemount, aqam, akisqnuk, Yaqan Nukiy, Yaqit aknuqi ‘it, and Shuswap Band.
This project will support the Town of Creston to enhance akuni Park by incorporating a stormwater retention pond to address the challenges posed by increasingly heavy rainfall and to enhance biodiversity.
The Trail & District Public Library will host their annual “Amazing & Aging: A Fair for Seniors’ Health & Wellness” on October 1, 2025.
This project will support safety, accessibility and functionality upgrades at the City of Trail’s Andy Bilesky Little League facility.
The annual Mountain Paradise Show and Shine, with 250 entries of vintage vehicles, will be celebrated on June 7, 2025 in Revelstoke.
The Castle Wood Village will host a fundraising event for the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. with a pledged walk, a BBQ by donation, craft & bake sale, silent auction and live music in Castlegar on September 20, 2025.
Appledale Children’s Centre will replace windows and hot water heaters, seal foundation cracks and other exterior penetrations, grade surrounding terrain and review the existing insulation condition to determine if remediation or replacement are required.
The Appledale Progressive Association will a create wildfire resiliency demonstration garden to promote community education in the Slocan Valley.
This project will support aqam Community Enterprises to host a Trail Tourism Workshop from February 9 to 11, 2026.
The Resident Directed Grants (ReDi) Program is a community-based granting program that incorporates local input in the adjudication process. ReDi is delivered on behalf of the Trust by the Regional Districts of Central Kootenay, East Kootenay and Kootenay Boundary, Town of Golden, City of Revelstoke, Village of Valemount, aqam, akisqnuk, yaqan Nukiy, Yaqit aknuqi ‘it, and Shuswap Band.
Studio 9 Architecture will provide architectural services for the development of a series of comprehensive designs for residential, small-scale and modest rental housing typologies of four to eight units in the Columbia Basin.
This project will support the Ktunaxa Nation Council to develop a dedicated repository and archive space.
The Argenta Safety and Preparedness Society will build capacity in emergency response communication by developing and delivering training to communication coordinators and community volunteers in Argenta and the surrounding areas.
The Argenta Fall Faire is one of the most important social events of the year, bringing together farmers, local artisans, food producers and community members with food and music on September 20, 2025.
The Argenta Community Association will host its annual Argenta Yuletide Market on November 29, 2025, featuring local vendors, local food, crafts, and music.
This project will support the construction of an addition at the Arrow Lakes Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop.
Arrow Lakes Search and Rescue will acquire avalanche airbags and upgrade the communication technology in their command vehicle to improve operational efficiency and service to Nakusp and the surrounding area.
Arrow Slocan Lake Community Services Society will purchase an 8-passenger hybrid van to increase service delivery throughout the Arrow and Slocan Lakes area.
On May 21, 2026, Columbia Valley Arts Council will host the 20th anniversary of Art From the Heart, a project designed to bring children and youth together to celebrate the Arts.
The West Creston Community Hall Society will host their 2nd annual “Baked Potato Evening” on November 5, 2025, offering residents the opportunity to connect with others in the community and enjoy a baked potato-themed meal.
The Balfour Recreation Commission (in partnership with the West Kootenay Family Wellness Society) will create 24 new childcare spaces in Balfour.
The Balfour Recreation Commission will host Balfour Daze, a family-oriented community celebration featuring local musicians, artists, crafters, food vendors and local non-profits on July 5, 2025.
The Balfour Recreation Commission will enhance accessibility in recreational spaces at the Balfour Community Park for children with diverse abilities.
Balfour Senior Citizens Association Branch #120 will add blown-in cellulose insulation in the attic of their Seniors Hall to increase energy efficiency.
The Basin Business Advisors program will provide advisory support to Basin businesses.
This project will support the enhancement of recreational amenities located in the Basin by hiring, organizing, and training Basin youth and young adults as sites and trails crew workers.
This project will support the expansion of the British Columbia Association of Farmers’ Markets Nutrition Coupon Program in the Basin to provide coupons to seniors living in affordable housing operated by non-profits and licensed childcare providers that offer ten or more spaces, provide food as part of programming and will use the coupons for meals or snacks for children attending the childcare providers’ space.
The West Kootenay Regional Arts Council will administer and deliver the Basin Festival Grants Program which supports Basin residents in having opportunities to access and enjoy arts and culture festivals in the Columbia Basin.
Castlegar Parks and Trails Society will create job experience and skills development opportunities for two Basin residents while enhancing Basin recreational trails.
Cranbrook Community Forest Society will create job experience and skills development opportunities for five Basin residents while enhancing Basin recreational trails.
Fernie Trails Alliance will create job experience and skills development opportunities for five Basin residents while enhancing Basin recreational trails.
Golden Cycling Club will create job experience and skills development opportunities for two Basin residents while enhancing Basin recreational trails.
Kaslo Outdoor Recreation & Trails Society will create job experience and skills development opportunities for three Basin residents while enhancing Basin recreational trails.
Kimberley Nordic Club will create job experience and skills development opportunities for three Basin residents while enhancing Basin recreational trails.
Kimberley Trails Society will create job experience and skills development opportunities for four Basin residents while enhancing Basin recreational trails.
Kootenay Columbia Trails Society will create job experience and skills development opportunities for two Basin residents while enhancing Basin recreational trails.
Nakusp and Area Bike Society will create job experience and skills development opportunities for two Basin residents while enhancing Basin recreational trails.
Nelson Cycling Club will create job experience and skills development opportunities for four Basin residents while enhancing Basin recreational trails.
North Slocan Trails Society will create job experience and skills development opportunities for four Basin residents while enhancing Basin recreational trails.
Revelstoke Cycling Association will create job experience and skills development opportunities for three Basin residents while enhancing Basin recreational trails.
Salmo Valley Trail Society will create job experience and skills development opportunities for three Basin residents while enhancing Basin recreational trails.
Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club will create job experience and skills development opportunities for two Basin residents while enhancing Basin recreational trails.
Valemount and Area Recreation Development Association will create job experience and skills development opportunities for three Basin residents while enhancing Basin recreational trails.
Baynes Lake Community Society will install two heat recovery ventilation (HRV) units and upgraded attic insulation at Baynes Lake Community Hall to increase energy efficiency; new ventilation will improve air quality.
This project will support offering registration discounts to attract up to 150 Basin residents to attend a three-day British Columbia Active Transportation Summit conference in Kimberley in September 2025.
Wildsight Golden will be hosting a third annual Bear Festival on September 21, 2025, in order to help educate the public around bear safety and awareness in the community.
Beaver Valley Child Care Society will install exterior window awnings and a shade sail in the back play area at Beaver Valley Child Care to increase climate resiliency.
Beaver Valley Manor Society will improve the livability and quality of existing affordable rental housing units for seniors at Beaver Valley Manor in Fruitvale.
The 115th annual Beaver Valley May Days celebration will take place May 23-25 in Fruitvale, and feature a kids zone, live music and entertainment, local artists and vendors, food trucks and more.
The Beaver Valley Public Library will undertake planning and design, purchase digital tools and install automatic doors and new flooring.
The Beaver Valley Youth Action Network will support youth priorities, local activities and diverse opportunities for youth aged 12-18 years in the Village of Fruitvale, Village of Montrose, and RDKB Area A.
The annual Beaverhead Sundance ceremony will take place June 27-July 7, 2025, in the Columbia Valley.
Berry Patch Daycare will purchase new equipment to support the creation of 12 new infant/toddler child care spaces in Creston.
The Nelson Civic Theatre Society will celebrate Black History Month with a curated series of free, age-appropriate film screenings, some having post-viewing facilitated group discussion. Events will happen throughout February 2026 in Nelson.
Black Jack Ski Club will construct a day lodge with a visitor kiosk, ski rentals, washrooms, commercial kitchen and warming area.
The Golden Cooperative Radio will hold their annual community event on July 12, 2025, promoting the radio and local musicians.
Bluebell Manor Society will improve the livability and quality of existing affordable rental housing units for seniors at Bluebell Manor in Riondel.
The Pass Creek Neighbourhood Association will host Bring in Spring, their annual family event that includes kids activities, a garage sale, the local fire crew and truck, music and a community barbeque on May 26, 2025.
This project supports the Brisco Recreation Commission in completing energy efficiency upgrades at the Brisco community hall.
KAST (Kootenay Association for Science & Technology) is hosting BroadKAST, an interactive event to celebrate the innovation of the Basin’s entrepreneurial community by showcasing short films about local science and technology entrepreneurs who will be available for questions and answers in Nelson on September 18, 2025.
Ducks Unlimited Canada will restore wetlands to improve habitat quality and connectivity on the Bummers Flats Conservation Property.
This project will support professional park planning, cost estimation, and conceptual design services for the Burton Community Park Project.
The Kicking Horse Chamber of Commerce will host the Business and Community Excellence Awards Gala on October 24, 2025.
The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Business Excellence Awards on October 24, 2025. The Awards celebrate local businesses and organizations.
The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Business Excellence Awards on October 24, 2025.
The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Business Awards to celebrate local businesses on November 8, 2025.
The Trail & District Chamber of Commerce will celebrate local businesses of all sizes and sectors at the annual Business Excellence Awards on June 7, 2025 in Rossland.
Butterflies Daycare will install a new fire alarm system to meet building code and licensing requirement to support the creation of eight new infant/toddler child care spaces in Nelson, BC.
The 2026 Annual Cabin Fever Daze will be held in Wardner on February 28th, 2026. The event will include a pancake breakfast along with games, a multi-team snow baseball tournament at Wardner Park, followed by a chili and bun to end the event back at the hall.
Camp Busk Society will install LED lighting, upgraded windows and improve building envelope airtightness at the Scouts Hall to increase energy efficiency.
The annual Canada Day festivities in Nakusp on July 1, 2025 are filled with events and entertainment for all ages.
The Nakusp Rail Society is celebrating Canada Day 2025 with tours and a colouring contest for the whole family!
The Kootenay Lake Lions Club will host Canada Day with family fun, children’s races and games, and great food at old fashioned prices July 1, 2025, in Crawford Bay.
This project supports the Canadian Motorized Backcountry Guides Association in building organizational capacity.
On December 20, 2025, the Canal Flats Civic Centre will host their Community Christmas Fair. There will be complimentary food and refreshments, crafts and colouring tables, as well as a visit from Santa.
The Canyon Community Association will enhance accessibility in recreational spaces at Canyon Park for children with diverse abilities.
M’akola Development Services will provide capital project development support for projects in the Columbia Basin Trust region.
The Capitol Theatre Restoration Society will install accessible seating and a hearing loop, complete infrastructure improvements and a website audit at the Capitol Theatre to improve accessibility for people with diverse abilities.
This project will support repairs, upgrades, and shared recreation equipment for the Casino Community Hall and Casino Park.
The Casino Recreation Society will implement fuel management on 4 hectares of community land to create a demonstration site to promote community education.
Casino Recreation Society will enhance accessibility in recreational spaces at the community hall and the community park for children with diverse abilities.
This project will support the delivery of the Trust’s wildfire programs and provide expert guidance and support to help communities in the Trust’s operating area improve wildfire resiliency.
The Castlegar & District Public Library will undertake planning and design, and purchase equipment and digital tools.
This project will support the Castlegar and District Curling Club in replacing the building’s aging roof.
Castlegar Youth Action Network will support youth priorities, local activities and diverse opportunities for youth aged 12-18 years in the City of Castlegar, RDCK Area I and RDCK Area J.
Castlegar Community Services Society will purchase an electric vehicle to support their West Kootenay Volunteer Driver Program and Community Connector Initiative.
The Trust will sponsor Ladies night at the Castlegar Golf and RV Club on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
This project will support the Castlegar Nordic Ski Club to build a heated shop to store and maintain the club’s grooming equipment.
Castlegar Villa Society will complete additional structural engineering assessments, redesign and replace unsafe decks, walkways and permanent small roofs, repair and or replace damaged flashing, and seal small foundation cracks.
Castlegar Villa Society will improve the livability of existing affordable rental housing at Castlegar Rota Villa.
Sculpturewalk platinum co-sponsorship with Columbia Power.
Castlegar Society for Search and Rescue will conduct winter driver and trailer training to improve operational efficiency and service to Castlegar and the surrounding area.
The Castlegar Community Response Network’s IRIS Program will host the Castlegar Seniors Resource Expo and Social Fair to showcase local services that benefit seniors, as well as providing a free light lunch on June 12, 2025.
Creston Trinity Housing Society will improve the accessibility and livability of existing affordable rental housing at Catalpa Apartments in Creston.
This project will support the delivery of the Trust’s wildfire programs and provide expert guidance and support to help communities in the Columbia Basin Trust’s region improve wildfire resiliency.
Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) will expand their current programming to provide access to a range of services for seniors within the Columbia Basin Trust Region.
This project will support safety and accessibility improvements to portions of Rossland’s Centennial Trail, which will serve as an inter-community active transportation link connecting the City’s downtown to outlying recreation assets.
Fauquier CARE Society will host a community wide BBQ at the Fauquier Pavilion to celebrate the second year of the Society on May 24th, 2025.
Cheesemas is an annual community event hosted at the Cirque restaurant at Fernie Alpine Resort with the goal of bringing people together in celebration of the Emily Brydon Fernie Foundation, its successes and in order to create awareness about what they do. The event takes place December 6, 2025, and is free to attend with wine tasting and raclette to enjoy.
The Fauquier Community Club will host a free Christmas dinner at the Fauquier Hall for the whole community on November 30, 2025.
On December 19, 2025, the Salmo District Arts Council and Salmo Chamber of Commerce will host a downtown street party featuring local vendors, live music, and festive activities like lantern making and snow sculptures.
The City of Cranbrook will implement prescribed burns in two municipal areas, including 60 hectares at the Canadian Rockies International Airport and 8 hectares southeast of Gold Creek Subdivision, to build internal capacity and promote community education.
The City of Cranbrook will improve an exterior ramp at the Cranbrook Public Library.
The City of Kimberley will implement a prescribed burn on 11 hectares of municipal land along Highway 95A to build internal capacity and promote community education.
The City of Kimberley will enhance accessibility at the Kimberley Nature Park and Lois Creek Trail Network for children with diverse abilities by upgrading trails with firm, level surfaces and adding accessible features including tactile signage, interactive play equipment and resting areas.
The City of Nelson will implement fuel management on 13 sites, totaling 6.32 hectares on municipal land to create demonstration sites to promote community education.
The City of Nelson will strengthen emergency management and public safety during natural disasters by conducting climate-related emergency modelling of their water distribution system to identify gaps and improve decision making during emergencies.
The City of Revelstoke will enhance accessibility in recreational spaces at Kovach Park for children with diverse abilities.
The City of Rossland will implement fuel management on 10 hectares of municipally owned parkland at Iron Horse Parkland to create a demonstration site to promote community education.
The City of Rossland will strengthen emergency management and public safety during natural disasters by purchasing and installing a weather station and water monitoring equipment to improve decision making during emergencies.
The City of Trail will strengthen emergency management and public safety during natural disasters by purchasing and installing early flood detection equipment.
This project will support the City of Trail to commemorate their 125th anniversary with an augmented reality mural and the creation of digital tours.
The City of Trail will enhance accessibility in recreational spaces at the Trail Aquatic Leisure Centre for children with diverse abilities by purchasing equipment including tot docks, water wheelchairs and a rolling water gurney.
The Chamber of Mines of Eastern BC will host their Annual Spring Banquet and Auction on May 31, 2025 in Nelson.
This is a city-wide, two community trash pick up day hosted on April 26, 2025 (Earth Day). This year’s event will be the fourth year in Kimberley, and third year in Cranbrook.
This project will support the Circle of Indigenous Nations Society to complete building renovations.
College of the Rockies will award bursaries of up to $1,500 to Columbia Basin students attending College of the Rockies based on financial need.
The Trust is supporting outreach, marketing, awareness or related initiatives that position the College of Rockies for success.
This project supports the Columbia Lake Stewardship Society in building organizational capacity.
This project will support the Shuswap Band to develop Phase One of the Columbia River Park, which includes a gathering space for the community.
This project will support community-led public art projects, where the public art is focused on celebrating the community’s connection to the Columbia River system/local watershed, and helping enhance the public’s sense of place.
Columbia Senior Wellness Society will purchase an EV to support the transportation of seniors to social activities and appointments and will partner with other non profits in the Beaver Valley to share expenses and use of the vehicle.
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District will pilot an expanded FireSmart Home Assessment and rebate program in Electoral Areas A and B to promote wildfire resiliency for vulnerable populations.
The Trust is providing a contribution to support community development activities in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District.
This project will support the Columbia Shuswap Regional District to engage a consultant to update the park masterplan for Electoral Area A.
This Project will support Columbia Shuswap Regional District to install or upgrade Regional Park infrastructure to enhance accessibility, visitor safety, and climate resilience.
This project will support a one-time contribution to the Columbia Valley Community Foundation’s endowment funds such that the returns from the increased endowment can be distributed by the recipient for the community’s benefit.
This project supports the Columbia Valley Food and Farm Association in building organizational capacity.
This project will support the Columbia Valley Food Bank to install a freight lift from the basement storage to the main floor of the building, improving efficiency and safety.
Columbia Valley Food and Farm Association will host their Columbia Valley Rooted Together event to promote and educate about local food on September 28th, 2025.
Columbia Valley Search and Rescue will acquire helicopter external transport equipment to improve operational efficiency and service to Invermere and the surrounding area.
This project will support the Beaver Valley Food Bank to purchase shelving and a refrigerator.
This project will support Communities in Faith Pastoral Charge to install a new food cooler.
Fauquier CARES Society will host a Community Board Game Night at the FauqCentre on January 9, 2026. This free, family-friendly event is open to all ages of residents from Fauquier, Burton, and Edgewood to come together for an evening of games, laughter, and connection during the winter season.
Fauquier CARE Society will host a Community Board Game Night on March 27, 2026. This free, family-friendly event is open to all ages of residents from Fauquier, Burton, and Edgewood to come together for an evening of games, laughter, and connection.
The Lardeau Valley Historical Society will host a valley-wide family-friendly outdoor celebration of local history on Canada Day and will include the opening of a time capsule from the year 2000, live music, children’s activities, free barbecue, and local vendors The event is being coordinated with the Yaqan Nuki Cultural Camp, which is ending on the same day of June 29, 2025.
The Yahk-Kingsgate Recreation Society’s Community Christmas Dinner is an annual event on December 25, 2025, that fosters community spirit, ensures no one spends the holidays alone, and includes meal deliveries for those unable to attend.
The Kootenay Lake Chamber of Commerce will host a Community Christmas Dinner catered by a local youth group and a supervising chef in Crawford Bay on December 13, 2025.
The Castlegar & District Community Services Society is hosting an event to connect vulnerable populations to support services in the community. A hot lunch, live music, an art activity, a kids zone and donated quality winter wear will be available on November 17, 2025.
This project will support Community Connections Revelstoke Society to install a washer, dryer, two refrigerators, and food bins to sort, organize, and display food items.
Community Connections Revelstoke Society will purchase an EV to support transportation needs for clients to access the programs and services in the community.
Community Connections Society of Southeast BC will complete infrastructure upgrades and purchase a dehydrator and floor scale to expand capacity and improve operational efficiency.
This project will help support Community Connections Society of Southeast BC to purchase and renovate a building in Cranbrook to house the new Food Innovations Centre.
The Edgewater Legion will host the annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on April 5th, 2026.
The Edgewood Legion will host a Volunteer Job Fair for Edgewood and the surrounding community to highlight opportunities to connect with local societies on October 19th, 2025.
This project will support a one-time contribution to the Community Foundation of Castlegar and District’s endowment funds such that the returns from the increased endowment can be distributed by the recipient for the community’s benefit.
This project will support a one-time contribution to the Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies’ endowment funds such that the returns from the increased endowment can be distributed by the Foundation for the community’s benefit.
This project will support Community Harvest Food Bank to purchase and install two large chest freezers, a refrigerator, metal shelving, a platform cart and a small shed.
The Wasa Recreation Society is hosting their first summer family movie night. The show will be a family orientated movie and the event will provide an opportunity for locals and visitor families to gather. The show will give exposure to the Community Hall and the Society hopes to have 20 families attend.
The Grasmere Community Society is hosting a Community Square Dance and potluck dinner for families on May 5, 2025.
United Way of British Columbia will expand their current programming within the Columbia Basin Trust Region to provide access to a range of services for seniors (55+), with the goal of improving transportation and reducing social isolation.
