Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs
The Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs (CIP/AAP) are intended to be flexible and incorporate community-based funding decisions. The programs support local projects that provide additional value to Basin communities, and that benefit the broad community and public good. Program funds are distributed annually to the Trust’s local government partners: the regional districts of East Kootenay, Central Kootenay and Kootenay Boundary, the City of Revelstoke, Town of Golden, Village of Valemount, and to our Indigenous partners: Ɂaq̓am, ʔakisq̓nuk, Yaqan nuɁkiy, Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqǂiʔit, and Shuswap Band.
View the program overview.
How to Apply
Each local government and Indigenous partner has its own guidelines and deadlines. Check the corresponding website linked below for instructions on how to apply. Most intakes open near the beginning of the calendar year. Stay informed by signing up for our newsletter.
| Local Government or Indigenous Partner | Contact Name | Contact Info | Website | Opening Date | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ʔakisq̓nuk | Stephanie Sam, Education Manager | 1.250.342.6301 ssam@akisqnuk.org | Website | Ongoing Intake | Ongoing Intake |
| Ɂaq̓am | Michelle Shortridge, Director of Operations | 1.250.426.5717 ext 3523 mshortridge@Aqam.net | Website | Ongoing Intake | Ongoing Intake |
| City of Revelstoke and CSRD Area B | Jaleen Rousseau, Corporate Services Coordinator | 1.250.837.2911 cbt_cip@revelstoke.ca | Website | Applications are closed. | Applications are closed. |
| Shuswap Band | Mark Thomas, Councillor | 1.250.341.3678 mthomas@shuswapband.net | Website | Ongoing Intake | Ongoing Intake |
| Regional District of Central Kootenay | Lisa Rein, Grants Coordinator | 1.250.352.8170 LRein@rdck.bc.ca | Website | Applications are closed. | Applications are closed. |
| Regional District of East Kootenay | Nikki Bradshaw, Deputy Corporate Officer | 1.250.489.2791 CIPApplications@rdek.bc.ca | Website | Applications are closed. | Applications are closed. |
| Regional District of Kootenay Boundary | Judy Madelung, Administration Clerk | 1.250.368.9148 ext. 291 CBT-CIP@rdkb.com | Website | Applications are closed. | Applications are closed. |
| Town of Golden and CSRD Area A | Ryan Watmough, Program Manager/ Consultant | For inquiries: cbtadmin@golden.ca | Website | Applications are closed. | Applications are closed. |
| Village of Valemount | Tracey Dennis, Grant Clerk | 1.250.566.4435 grantclerk@valemount.ca | Website | Applications are closed. | Applications are closed. |
| Yaqan nukiy | Zina Kwan Director of Finance | 1.250.428.4428 finance@lowerkootenay.com | Website | Ongoing Intake | Ongoing Intake |
| Yaq̓it ʔ,a·knuqǂiʔit | Tania Brewer, Band Administrator | 1.250.887.3461 ext 3409 tbrewer@tobaccoplains.org | Website | Ongoing Intake | Ongoing Intake |
Funding Allocations
All areas in the Basin receive Community Initiatives funding. The areas most affected by the construction of Columbia River Treaty dams also receive Affected Areas funding: these include the communities around the Arrow, Kinbasket, Duncan and Koocanusa reservoirs.
We have committed a total of $4.2 million per year to the programs. This is divided amongst local government and Indigenous partners as follows:
| Ɂaq̓am | $36,225 |
| ʔakisq̓nuk | $36,225 |
| City of Revelstoke and CSRD Area B | $404,270 |
| Kenpésq̓t | $36,225 |
| Regional District of Central Kootenay | $1,486,212 |
| Regional District of East Kootenay | $1,197,530 |
| Regional District of Kootenay Boundary | $354,973 |
| Town of Golden | $325,562 |
| Village of Valemount | $261,950 |
| yaqan nuɁkiy | $36,225 |
| Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqǂiʔit | $36,225 |
Decisions are community-based, through processes determined by the program partners.
