Columbia Basin Trust — Impact Investment Fund

Who is eligible?

Eligible types of companies for this grant may include:

• Food growers and producers
• Businesses seeking to enhance their leadership structure

Eligible expenses

The grant supports activities and projects that focus on agriculture education, hands-on learning experiences, and community engagement within the farming sector. Eligible projects aim to enhance understanding and appreciation of agricultural practices.

• Organizing farm tours to educate participants about sustainable farming practices.
• Hosting workshops and seminars in collaboration with agricultural experts.
• Developing educational materials and resources for young agrarians.
• Creating networking events to connect local farmers and agricultural enthusiasts.
• Implementing community outreach programs to support local farming initiatives.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is offered by the Columbia Basin Trust and is aimed at supporting economic development within the geographic areas it serves. Eligible companies must be located within the specific regions identified by the Trust.

• The Columbia Basin region in British Columbia, Canada.

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria include:

• Relevance of the project to the grant theme
• Clarity and feasibility of the project goals
• Capacity of the organization to execute the project
• Potential impact and sustainability of the project

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• This grant supports event series initiatives aimed at agricultural engagement and education.
• Collaborative opportunities with community organizations such as the Young Agrarians may strengthen applications.