Recreation infrastructure and physical activity opportunities enable healthy lifestyles. We are supporting organizations to enhance trails and other outdoor recreation.
What's New
A Focus On Trails Means Enjoyment And Employment January 12, 2023 - Some trails will be longer, get upgraded surfaces, or have new bridges or benches. In 17 communities, 26 projects are improving trails, supported by Columbia Basin Trust. In addition,16 organizations are receiving Trust funds to offer 38 trail-crew jobs. “Together, […]
Outdoor Activities Get Even More Attractive December 6, 2022 - With Trust support, 16 projects work to boost outdoor recreation opportunities Being active in the great outdoors is one of the pleasures of living in the Columbia Basin. Now, 16 projects will provide even more ways to stay fit and […]
New And Improved Spaces Get People Outside March 10, 2022 - The Trust supports communities to create 18 low barrier, outdoor recreational projects The outdoors are a great place to be active. Now there will be even more and better ways to get moving in the fresh air, with 18 projects […]View all Recreation articles.
Funding
- The Community Development Program supports the efforts of Basin residents to address community challenges and opportunities in the Columbia Basin Trust region.
- The Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs (CIP/AAP) are intended to be flexible and incorporate community-based funding decisions. The programs support local projects that provide additional value to Basin communities, and that benefit the broad community and public good.
- If your community event, celebration, festival or fair needs a small amount of financial assistance, our Sponsorship Program could help support it.
- Is your organization looking to rehabilitate or develop new recreational trails in the Basin? Apply for our Trail Enhancement Grants.
Support
- BasinPLAYS.org is your one-stop, online resource to find and share sport and physical activities for children and youth in your community quickly and easily.
- 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.
