Discretionary Grants-in-Aid
The Grant-in-Aid program was established to provide Regional Council a means to provide financial assistance to individuals, groups and organizations planning programs and events for the Community. The NRRM Grant-in-Aid Policy outlines funding eligibility.
Application Process
All applications must be submitted in writing to the Corporate Services Department using the Grant-in-Aid Application Form. You must provide a clearly detailed budget showing anticipated revenues and expenses.
Quarterly intakes: Deadline for applications is 60 days prior to the Quarter the event is scheduled to be held.
Please Note: Applications will NOT be considered for commitments or expenses incurred prior to approval of the grant.
Grant-in-Aid Application Deadlines
Application Intakes are quarterly with the deadline for applications being 60 days prior to the quarter the event is scheduled to be held.
Quarter | Time Period | Application Deadline |
---|---|---|
1st Quarter | January - March | October 31 |
2nd Quarter | April - June | January 31 |
3rd Quarter | July - September | April 30 |
4th Quarter | October - December | July 31 |
As funding permits, assistance will be considered based on the following priorities:
- Youth Programs/events
- Senior Programs/events
- Programs/events with a clear benefit to disadvantaged members of the community
- Programs/events designed to improve economic, social and/or environmental well-being of the community
There must be a demonstrated financial need to justify the request. Individual Grant-in-Aid allocations will be a maximum amount of $1,000 and shall be for no more than one third of the anticipated total cost of the event/program.
Applications will be considered only for non-profit organizations operating within the community or contributing to the general interest, health and/or welfare of the community in its entirety.
For more information or assistance with the application process, please see the NRRM Grant-in-Aid Policy or contact Corporate Services.
Business Facade Improvement Program
The Business Facade Improvement Program was cancelled for 2021 to create the new COVID-19 Business Reopening Funding Program. More information is available at Invest Northern Rockies.
COVID-19 Business Reopening Funding Program
The COVID-19 Business Reopening Funding Program assists businesses reopening under new WorkSafeBC guidelines and provincial health orders. The program is now CLOSED as the full $20,000 in funding has been distributed to 42 successful applicants.
This funding program assists businesses reopening under WorkSafe BC guidelines and Provincial Orders. Applications accepted on a first come first serve basis.
The program is now closed as the full $20,000 in funding has been distributed among 42 successful businesses.
This funding program assists businesses reopening under WorkSafe BC guidelines and Provincial Orders. Applications accepted on a first come first serve basis.
The program is now closed as the full $20,000 in funding has been distributed among 42 successful businesses.
This funding program assists businesses reopening under WorkSafe BC guidelines and Provincial Orders. Applications accepted on a first come first serve basis. The program is now closed as the full $20,000 in funding has been distributed among 42 successful businesses.