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
More Opportunities To Use Advanced Tech and Gain Skills October 29, 2019 - People in 16 communities will have the opportunity to access state-of-the-art technology for free as public facilities purchase items such as high-tech recording and digitization equipment, robotics kits, 3-D printers, scanners and software, and teach people how to use them. […]
More and Better Child Care Spaces in the Basin October 21, 2019 - Many families in the Columbia Basin rely upon child care. To help meet this need for quality spaces, 67 child care providers in 24 communities will be creating up to 198 new spaces and improving 1,256 spaces. These projects are […]
Outdoor Gathering Spaces Enhanced September 17, 2019 - Outdoor public spaces like parks, downtown cores and waterfronts will become even more welcoming as 12 communities receive over $1.9 million to create, restore or enhance these locations. The funding comes from Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Outdoor Revitalization Grants.View all Community articles.
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 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.
Workshops
This fall we are hosting a series of workshops in partnership with the College of the Rockies and Selkirk College that could help build the knowledge and capacity of your non-profit.
Click the topics below for workshop dates and links to detailed session descriptions and registration information.
Building Effective Boards
Productive Board Meetings
Communications and Marketing
Financial Management
Fundraising
Grant Writing
Contact
Kaylyn Gervais
Manager, Community Relationships East
kgervais@ourtrust.org
250.426.8816
Location: Cranbrook
Lynda Lafleur
Manager, Community Relationships North
llafleur@ourtrust.org
250.265.9937
Location: Nakusp
Kelvin Saldern
Manager, Community Relationships West
ksaldern@ourtrust.org
250.304.1622
Location: Castlegar
