Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Royal Inland Hospital Foundation (RIHF)

Royal Inland Hospital Foundation (RIHF) is the philanthropic arm of Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, British Columbia. As a registered charity, it mobilizes donations from individuals, corporations, community groups and estates, and directs these funds to priority needs within the hospital and the wider Interior Health region it serves. Through annual campaigns, special events and legacy giving, the Foundation helps purchase life‑saving medical equipment, support capital projects such as new towers and renovations, and enhance patient comfort and care.

The Foundation’s funding portfolio covers several key themes. A major focus is the acquisition of patient care equipment and technology that enables clinicians to deliver safer, more efficient and more specialized services. RIHF also invests in facility upgrades and expansions, improving clinical spaces and public areas so that patients, families and staff have a modern and healing environment. In addition, memorial and tribute gifts are explicitly directed to equipment purchases, facility improvements and special programs that promote outstanding care and comfort.

Beyond infrastructure, the Foundation supports people. Its Scholarships program is designed to foster the personal development and career goals of Royal Inland Hospital staff, recognizing that high‑quality care depends on a skilled, motivated and continuously learning workforce. Other initiatives highlighted under its Programs section include staff recruitment and retention efforts, an art collection program that improves the hospital environment through curated artworks, and internal engagement tools such as a staff lottery that raise funds for healthcare projects.

RIHF’s funding ultimately benefits patients and families who rely on Royal Inland Hospital, a regional referral centre serving Kamloops and surrounding communities. By channeling donor generosity into concrete investments in equipment, spaces, training and staff support, the Foundation strengthens the hospital’s capacity to deliver timely, high‑quality care. Its work also supports physicians, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff, offering educational opportunities and an enhanced workplace environment that aids in recruitment and retention.

The Foundation publishes annual reports that describe its activities, campaigns and the impact of donor contributions, and that provide insight into financial stewardship. Donor recognition walls and a Gallery of Gratitude at the hospital publicly acknowledge major supporters, community fundraisers and memorial donors, reflecting a culture of transparency and appreciation. Together, these practices demonstrate RIHF’s role as a trusted intermediary, ensuring that philanthropic funds are responsibly managed and translated into lasting improvements in healthcare for the region.