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
Past Honoured, Conserved for Future July 17, 2019 - The Slocan Valley Historical Society will be restoring the Merriwake fishing boat thanks to a Columbia Basin Trust grant. There are many approaches used to preserve the region’s history, from installing interpretive signs or offering new museum exhibits, to creating […]
Public Art Brings New Opportunities for Basin Communities July 3, 2019 - Five new public art projects will feature the work of Basin artists. Basin communities will soon feature new murals and sculptures by local artists as part of Columbia Basin Trust’s Public Art Grant program. Now in its second of three […]
Increasing Access to Locally Grown Food June 26, 2019 - Through it’s support of the BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program, Columbia Basin Trust is increasing residents’ access to locally grown food at farmers’ markets across the Basin. Photo credit: BC Farmers’ Market Trail and Anice Wong. Farmers’ markets are […]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.
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
