Grant Programs

Community Grant Programs

A variety of grant programs are available to provide assistance to individuals, groups and organizations planning programs and events for the community, investing in the improvement or enhancement of their storefronts, as well as to exempt property taxes for those with real property who meet the eligibility requirements.

Discretionary Grants-in-Aid

The Discretionary Grants-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 Discretionary Grants-in-Aid Policy outlines funding eligibility.

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

Quarterly Grants-in-Aid Awards: Supporting community programs and events through financial assistance.

Application Process

All applications must be submitted in writing to the applicable Department using the Application Form. *You must provide a clearly detailed budget showing anticipated revenues and expenses.

Please Note: Applications will NOT be considered for commitments or expenses incurred prior to approval of the grant.

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 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 refer to the applicable policy or contact the Corporate Services department at 250.774.2541 option 7 or email frontcounter@northernrockies.ca.

GRANT APPLICATION

Community Facility Fee Waiver

The Community Facility Fee Waiver program was established to provide Regional Council a means to provide facility fee exemption assistance to individuals, groups and organizations planning programs and events for the Community.
The Community Facility Fee Waiver Policy outlines funding eligibility.

Applications may be submitted anytime throughout the year, but no earlier than one year preceding the event.

Application Process

All applications must be submitted in writing to the applicable Department using the Application Form. *You must provide a clearly detailed budget showing anticipated revenues and expenses.

Please Note: Applications will NOT be considered for commitments or expenses incurred prior to approval of the grant.

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

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.

Quarterly Facility Fee Waiver Awards: Supporting community events by waiving fees for eligible non-profits.

Business Facade Improvement Program

The physical environment in which we live and work has a great effect on us. A community that is more appealing and interesting to the eye gives its residents a greater sense of place. The program is aimed to provide grant funding to business owners to improve retail and commercial building frontages. It is envisioned that the program will help promote the community as an appealing, interesting, and friendly place to do business, visit and live. More information is available at Invest Northern Rockies.

Grant Writing Support

Support is available to assist with identifying funding opportunities, guiding you through the application process, helping craft a strong proposal, and fostering collaboration within the community to enhance chances of success. For more information contact the Regional Development & Planning department at rdp@northernrockies.ca.

Permissive Tax Exemption Program

A permissive tax exemption is a means for Council to support non-profit organizations within the community which further Council’s objectives of enhancing quality of life (economic, social, cultural) and delivering services economically. Details on Permissive Tax Exemptions can be found on the NRRM website here.

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.