Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Society (CBT)

Clayoquot Biosphere Trust is both a community foundation and a UNESCO biosphere region organization. On its official website, it presents itself as a registered charity that supports the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region through direct funding, logistical support, and community partnerships.

The organization administers several funding streams for local needs, including community grants, arts and culture support, research and environment grants, education awards, and small-needs neighbourhood grants. Its grant-making model includes advisory committees made up of local volunteers who review proposals and recommend funding to the Board of Directors.

CBT’s funding reaches community organizations, charities, non-profit groups, Indigenous governing bodies, schools, local organizations, students, and researchers. The website also highlights participatory grantmaking, scholarship support, and project funding tied to sustainability, conservation, community well-being, and youth development.

The site includes general funding guidelines, reporting and recognition information, and an online grant system. It also states that CBT has invested millions of dollars in projects and initiatives since 2000, reinforcing its role as an active local funder rather than a purely advocacy-based organization.