INSPIRE Fund

• The applicant is a Northern Savings member (preference).
• The applicant is located within Northern Savings’ market area (preference).
• The applicant is a not-for-profit society, registered charity, social enterprise, co-operative, or Indigenous community/organization.
• The request provides direct benefit in at least one of the stated priority areas.
• The initiative demonstrates measurable results and long-lasting community impact.

Who is eligible?

• Not-for-profit societies
• Registered charities
• Social enterprises
• Co-operatives
• Indigenous communities and organizations

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

• Northern British Columbia (with a focus on communities served by Northern Savings)
• Occasionally, projects outside Northern British Columbia may be considered

• Alignment with the vision of building sustainable communities through neighbours helping neighbours.
• Ability to benefit the greatest number of people for the longest period of time.
• Measurable results.
• Long-standing or legacy impact (e.g., infrastructure or high economic-impact events).
• Preference for Northern Savings members and organizations within the market area.

• Applications are accepted during the July to September intake period.
• Funding decisions and distribution occur in October.

• Applications are accepted between July and September.
• Funds are distributed in October.
• On occasion, financial support may be provided beyond Northern British Columbia.