Columbia Basin Trust — Impact Investment Fund
Last Update: July 22, 2025
BC, Canada
Financing for investment opportunities in Columbia Basin region
Columbia Basin Trust — Impact Investment Fund at a glance
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $250,000
Timeline
- Open Date : August 9, 2024
- Closing date : August 9, 2024
Financing Type
Loans and Capital investments
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Grant Providers
- Columbia Basin Trust
- Government of British Columbia
Program status
Open
Overview of the Columbia Basin Trust — Impact Investment Fund program
Get a loan between $10,000 and $250,000 to support a credible business opportunity which will have significant positive and measurable community benefits.
Eligible projects & activities
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 150,000
Creating a mobile health clinic to serve underserved communities
$ 40,000
Leadership training for young social entrepreneurs
$ 45,000
Establishing a community garden program to support food security
$ 35,000
Launching an online portal for fair trade artisan products
Eligibility criteria of the Columbia Basin Trust — Impact Investment Fund program
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.
Eligibility criteria of the Columbia Basin Trust — Impact Investment Fund program
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
How to apply to the Columbia Basin Trust — Impact Investment Fund program
1
Identification of needs
- Assess the need to participate in the event "Farm Tours with the Young Agrarians".
- Identify the objectives and expected outcomes from this event.
2
Eligibility research
- Check the eligibility criteria for participation in the event.
- Confirm that the event meets the identified needs.
3
Preparation of documentation
- Gather the required documents for the participation or grant application.
- Prepare a preliminary budget if necessary.
4
Writing the application
- Write a request letter or fill out the required form for registration for the event.
- Describe the potential contribution of participation in the event in the context of your activities.
5
Submission of the application
- Send the application by the specified means (email, in-person, online).
- Ensure that all required documents are included.
6
Confirmation of submission
- Wait for confirmation of receipt of your application.
- Keep all confirmations for your records.
7
Follow-up on the application
- Follow up on any instructions or additional requests from the organization after submission.
- Stay informed about potential acceptance and plan accordingly.
Additional information
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.
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