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Kw'umut Lelum Foundation
Community funding for local initiatives
Last Update: May 20, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 50,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program supports community-based initiatives with funding requests from $5,000 to $50,000. Applicants must contact their community foundation directly and register their organization in the application system before applying.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
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
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Organization registration in the application system
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations participating through their community foundation.
Eligible geographic areas
- Snuneymuxw First Nation
- Qualicum First Nation
- Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
- Stz'uminus First Nation
- Málexeł Nation (Malahat)
- Penelakut Tribe
- Halalt First Nation
- Lyackson First Nation
- Ts'uubaa-asatx First Nation (Lake Cowichan)
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants contact their community foundation for participation details.
- Organizations create an account and register in the application system.
- The process is participatory and managed through the community foundation.
Additional information
- Applicants should review the Applicant Guide before applying.
- The program uses a participatory funding process.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Kw'umut Lelum Foundation Program
What is the Kw'umut Lelum Foundation?
This program supports community-based initiatives with funding requests from $5,000 to $50,000. Applicants must contact their community foundation directly and register their organization in the application system before applying.
How much funding can be received?
Kw'umut Lelum Foundation Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Kw'umut Lelum Foundation program?
To be eligible for the Kw'umut Lelum Foundation program, you must:
Registered organization.
Applicant Guide review required.
Who can I contact for more information about the Kw'umut Lelum Foundation?
You can contact Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) by email at shobenshield@klfoundation.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Kw'umut Lelum Foundation available?
The Kw'umut Lelum Foundation program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Kw'umut Lelum Foundation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Kw'umut Lelum Foundation is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Kw'umut Lelum Foundation?
Kw'umut Lelum Foundation is funded by Community Foundations of Canada (CFC)