Resident Directed (ReDi) Grants

• Completed online application form
• Project presentation for resident input
• Final financial report with receipts and invoices
• Change of scope or extension request, if needed

Who is eligible?

• Registered non-profit societies
• First Nations
• Registered schools
• Local governments
• Non-registered community groups and private sector applicants may request support up to $4,999, and $5,000 or more only if their applications are submitted by a registered non-profit society, First Nation, registered school or local government.

Who is not eligible

• Applicants with overdue or incomplete project final reports until the outstanding reports are submitted and approved by the RDCK.

Eligible expenses

• Project expenses incurred during the approved project period
• Project costs supported by the approved proposal
• Expenses documented in the final financial report

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Activities normally funded through the government tax base, such as education or infrastructure such as roads, sewers, water systems and fire protection.
• Funding may not be used to displace funding currently in place from any level of government.
• Projects that support political advocacy or lobbying efforts.
• Operational costs, including administrative fees, wages and other employment-related costs for permanent employees, rent and utilities, insurance, professional fees and recurring contractual obligations, except for start-up costs for a new program or pilot project, limited to two consecutive annual ReDi grant cycles with a clear plan for ongoing support.
• Expenses incurred before May 2026.

Eligible geographic areas

• Electoral Area A – Wynndel/ East Shore-Kootenay Lake, Electoral Area B, and Electoral Area C
• Electoral Area D/ Lardeau Valley, Electoral Area D/Village of Kaslo, Electoral Area E, and Electoral Area F
• Electoral Area G/Village of Salmo, Electoral Area H – The Slocan Valley, Electoral Area I, and Electoral Area J – Lower Arrow/Columbia
• Area K – Arrow Park, Area K – Burton, Area K – Edgewood, Area K – Fauquier, and Electoral Area K/ Village of Nakusp, Bayview, Rural Nakusp
• Village of New Denver, Village of Silverton, Village of Slocan, Town of Creston, City of Castlegar, and City of Nelson

• The intent of the ReDi program, as outlined in the policy, is used as an evaluation criterion.
• Community input must be considered in Local Selection Committee funding recommendations.
• Projects may be prioritized if they take place in local RDCK communities.
• Projects should support community and public need rather than private interests or select individuals.

• Create an account in the Trust’s online application system to access application forms, save drafts and submit completed forms.
• Apply online, following the directions in the Application Information and Instructions.
• Submit the application through the online system by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026.

• Applications are reviewed for eligibility after submission.
• Eligible submissions are notified by email.
• Projects eligible for funding consideration are posted on the RDCK website in March and resident input meetings are held in April.
• Recommendations from each area’s adjudication committee are presented for approval during the May 21, 2026 RDCK Board Meeting.
• Final Financial Reports are due by December 31, 2027, with receipts, invoices, and supporting documentation; unused funds must be returned before approval.

• Public engagement is an important part of the program.
• Successful applicants must sign an agreement before funding is finalized.
• Final reports must be submitted with supporting receipts and invoices.