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
Heritage Structures Face the Future June 20, 2017 - Columbia Basin Trust’s Built Heritage Grants fund 16 projects with $1.4 million Heritage structures are physical reminders of our communities’ pasts. They may represent community-defining businesses that have come and gone, or early ways of life that no longer exist. […]Col. Chris Hadfield Keynote Speaker for Columbia Basin Symposium June 6, 2017 - Canadian astronaut Colonel Chris Hadfield thrives in change. He became an astronaut in 1992 and went on to become the first Canadian to walk in space, operate the Canadarm in orbit and command the International Space Station. He has since […]
Safer and Quicker Access to Lost or Injured May 31, 2017 - Columbia Basin Trust helps SAR teams purchase rescue equipment (Columbia Basin) – Dedicated volunteers at three search and rescue organizations are working together to improve their ability to help save lives. Search and rescue (SAR) teams in Golden, Nelson and […]View all Community articles.
Funding
- 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.
- If you have an idea that requires under $5,000 in support, will address community priorities and encourage community development activities, our Small Grants program could help support it.
- 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.
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
