Community

We support Basin communities as they work with residents to identify and achieve their collective priorities. By helping communities and community groups develop projects, access funds and obtain resources, we enable them to take action on issues and opportunities.

What's New

Child Care Improvements Across The Basin May 31, 2022 - Child care providers across the Basin are getting a boost from Columbia Basin Trust to increase access to child care and make improvements to their facilities by expanding the number of spaces, strengthening their workforce and making their buildings more […]

Farewell to Kelvin Saldern February 10, 2022 - From seeing heritage buildings in Rossland and Kaslo get a facelift, Ymir sparkle through community engagement and Johnsons Landing strengthen its assets, Kelvin Saldern has witnessed many successful projects blossom in the southwestern Columbia Basin—and been there to support them […]

Rural Communities Take Action to Prepare for Emergencies February 3, 2022 - When it comes to handling emergency situations—such as the wildfires, floods and heat waves experienced in 2021—it’s best to be prepared. That’s why Columbia Basin Trust is supporting 13 rural and First Nations communities in the Columbia Basin to set […]

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Funding

Our Community Outdoor Revitalization Grants help communities to create, restore or enhance outdoor multi-use spaces that support community gathering and programming.
Our Community Development Program can provide funding, advice and other resources to help you see your project come to life.
Through our Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs, communities themselves select local projects for funding.
Our Food Access and Recovery Grants support community-led projects that increase access to affordable, quality, local food, with particular emphasis on supporting vulnerable populations.
Our Sponsorship program can provide a small amount of financial help to your community event or activity.
If you are an organization wanting to create and deliver campaigns and events designed to encourage people in the Basin to buy, stay and play local, the Buy Local Grants may be able to help.
If your organization has a project idea that creates jobs related to wildfire risk reduction you may be eligible for the Crown Land Wildfire Risk Reduction Program – Columbia Basin Economic Recovery Initiative.

Other Support

The Trust’s Land Acquisition Grants support local governments, First Nations communities and non-profit organizations to acquire lands for public purposes including recreational and cultural values. The program recognizes that land acquisition may include the purchase of either land, buildings or land-based infrastructure. For more information email landgrants@ourtrust.org.
If you need support making your non-profit organization stronger, our Non-profit Advisors Program can help you increase capacity, become more sustainable and become more efficient.
Click here to download a directory of external grants that may be applicable to your work.

Kaylyn Gervais
Community Liaison East
kgervais@ourtrust.org
250.426.8816
Location: Cranbrook

Past Programs

The Community Technology Program helped 25 communities create tech-enabled spaces where residents can access technology to explore, connect and create in the digital world. This program provided funding and support to increase opportunities for Basin residents to enhance their digital literacy and use the latest technology such as 3D printers, robotics kits, recording studio equipment, and computers with specialized software.

Here are examples of past projects that have been approved for grants:

Contact

Patrick Checknita
Community Liaison West
pchecknita@ourtrust.org
250.304.1634
Location: Castlegar