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
New Energy Grant Targets Community Buildings October 22, 2018 - From town halls to seniors’ centres, community purpose buildings are well-used gathering places that can use a lot of electricity and be costly to operate. The new Energy Sustainability Grant from Columbia Basin Trust can help these buildings generate energy, […]
Nine New Affordable Rental Units Under Construction in Creston May 29, 2018 - The Province and the Trust are partnering with the Kootenay Region Association for Community Living, to build and manage nine new affordable rental units in Creston designed for low-income adults with disabilities. “This project is part of the support we are […]
Connecting Golden to the International Stage May 28, 2018 - When the Town of Golden welcomed the Freeride World Tour in February 2018, a powerful broadband network became critical. FlexiNET Broadband, a local Internet service provider, worked with Columbia Basin Trust to make it happen. This skiing and snowboarding event […]View all Community articles.
Funding
- Our Community Technology Program is helping communities create tech-enabled spaces where residents can access technology to explore, connect and create in the digital world.
- 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 Sponsorship program can provide a small amount of financial help to your community event or activity.
Other Support
- 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.
Contact
Kaylyn Gervais
Manager, Community Relationships East
kgervais@cbt.org
250.426.8816
Location: Cranbrook
Lynda Lafleur
Manager, Community Relationships North
llafleur@cbt.org
250.265.9937
Location: Nakusp
Kelvin Saldern
Manager, Community Relationships West
ksaldern@cbt.org
250.304.1622
Location: Castlegar
