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Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake Grants
Funding for local charitable community projects
Last Update: June 18, 2026
Funding available
$ 100
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake Grants supports registered charities in North Kootenay Lake, including Kaslo and Area D, through annual community funding. It backs local charitable projects and community organizations focused on arts, culture, heritage, environment, children, youth, families, seniors, and community well-being.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Nursing Homes
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Environment
- Animal Protection
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Political Organizations
- Grant-making Foundations
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
- International Activities
- Religious Congregations and Associations
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
- Unions
- Not Elsewhere Classified
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Local charitable projects in the North Kootenay Lake region.
- Community initiatives in arts, culture, heritage, environment, children, youth, families, seniors, and local well-being.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form.
- Final report from prior CFNKLS funding, if applicable.
- Written partnership or agency agreement, where a non-charity applies through a registered charity.
- Project description outlining the planned activities.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Other qualified donees
- Non-profit groups applying through a registered charity or qualified donee partner
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are neither a registered charity nor a qualified donee, unless they apply through an eligible partner.
Eligible expenses
- Project-related administrative and supervisory costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Administrative costs above the preferred guideline level without justification.
Eligible geographic areas
- North Kootenay Lake region
- Kaslo
- Area D
Selection criteria
- Fit with community priorities.
- Relationship with the supervising charity, where applicable.
- Preference for applications where the full grant can be applied to the project.
How to apply
1
Check eligibility
- Confirm that your organization is eligible as a registered charity or other qualified donee.
- If you are not a registered charity, consider applying through a registered charity or qualified donee acting as lead partner.
- Registered local not-for-profit volunteer groups do not require sponsorship as of 2026.
2
Choose partner charity
- If needed, review the guidance on choosing a registered charity or charity partner.
- Use the provided lists of eligible institutions to identify a suitable sponsoring organization.
- Ensure the proposed activities fit within the mandate of the sponsoring organization.
3
Submit online application
- Prepare the grant application for the spring granting cycle.
- Submit your application through the online GLM portal.
- Note that the 2026 granting cycle is closed.
4
Complete required reports
- If you have received CFNKLS grants before, complete your final report online before applying again.
- Grant recipients are required to provide written reports about their projects as soon as possible after completion, preferably in early January of the new year.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through the GLM portal.
- Prior grant recipients must have submitted their final report before applying again.
- If a non-charity applies through a partner, a formal written agreement is required.
Additional information
- The granting cycle is held each spring.
- Applicants use the online GLM portal.
- Prior recipients must submit a final report before applying again.
- Non-charities may apply through a registered charity or qualified donee partner.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake Grants Program
What is the Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake Grants?
Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake Grants supports registered charities in North Kootenay Lake, including Kaslo and Area D, through annual community funding. It backs local charitable projects and community organizations focused on arts, culture, heritage, environment, children, youth, families, seniors, and community well-being.
How much funding can be received?
Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake Grants Funds up to $100 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake Grants program?
To be eligible for the Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake Grants program, you must:
Registered charities or qualified donees
Serves North Kootenay Lake region
Final report required for past recipients
What expenses are eligible under Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake Grants?
Local charitable projects in the North Kootenay Lake region.
Community initiatives in arts, culture, heritage, environment, children, youth, families, seniors, and local well-being.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake Grants?
You can contact Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake by email at cfnkls.info@gmail.com or by phone at none.
Where is the Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake Grants available?
The Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake Grants is a Grant and Funding