The Social Grants Program (SGP) funds projects in the Basin that support social well-being and address social issues in communities. SGP is a three-year pilot with an annual granting budget of $1 million. There will be two intakes per year, and granting decisions will be made by the Social Grants Program Selection Committee, a volunteer group of Basin residents that includes individuals who have experience and expertise in the social sector and individuals who have broader community development experience.

Who Can Apply:

A variety of organizations are eligible to apply, including non-profit societies, cooperatives, local governments, First Nations bands, school districts, post-secondary institutions and registered businesses. CBT does not enter into agreements with individuals.

A wide range of projects are eligible. All projects must be located in the CBT area. (See the Columbia Basin Trust Region map for the boundaries.)

Eligible projects include projects that:

• address the Canadian social determinants of health;
  
• address the health, well-being and resilience of children, families, at-risk youth, individuals, or seniors;
  
• support the well-being of or community participation by individuals or groups of individuals who face barriers in seeking to participate in their communities, or who have been marginalized; or
  
• address or encourage innovation, collaboration and sustainability within the social service sector.
  

How To Apply:

Applications to this program are now closed. For more information contact Laura Archer, Analyst, Sector Initiatives at larcher@cbt.org or 1.800.505.8998.

Fall 2012 Intake: List of Projects Approved for Funding

Deadline For Applications: Applications to this program are now closed.

Social Grants Program Selection Committee Members:

• Connie Barlow, Golden
  
• Ramona Faust, Procter
  
• Lauren Fox, Fernie
  
• Melanie Gould, Kimberley
  
• Joseph Hughes, Nakusp
  
• Joleen Kinakin, Castlegar
  
• Tracy Pound, Cranbrook
  
• Rita Scott, Creston
  
• Jill Zacharias, Revelstoke