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Community Sponsorship Grants
Last Update: February 4, 2026
Canada
Provides financial support for community-based activities and organizations
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Overview
This community sponsorship program provides financial assistance to support arts, education, health, heritage, environmental efforts, and First Nations initiatives in the West Kootenay region. Recipients can utilize funds for a wide range of community-enhancing projects, with review decisions made within six to eight weeks.
Activities funded
- Arts and cultural projects
- Educational and youth initiatives
- Recreation and leisure activities
- Health and wellness programs
- Heritage and environmental conservation projects
- First Nations-led initiatives
Examples of admissible projects:
Upgrade music facilities to support youth art programs
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local community organizations
- Non-profit groups
- Cultural and educational agencies
- Health and wellness organizations
- First Nations communities and organizations
Who is not eligible
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
West Kootenay regionSelection criteria
How to apply
Identify the relevant community activity or projectPrepare a project proposal outlining community benefitsSubmit the application through the designated processAwait review and decision (typically 6-8 weeks)Receive notification and, if approved, access funding
Processing and Agreement
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