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Salmo Valley Fund
Community funding for local quality-of-life projects
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : October 30, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Salmo Valley Fund supports community projects that improve quality of life in Salmo, Ymir, and Area G. Funding is available for eligible charities and non-profit projects in sectors such as health, education, environment, recreation, and community services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : October 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Seniors
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Direct service and program support
- Capital projects
- Action-oriented research
- Public awareness initiatives
- Capacity building and program planning
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project proposal
- Partnership arrangement, if required
- Supporting reports and documentation, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Non-profit organizations with a qualified donee partner
- Individuals with a qualified donee partner
Who is not eligible
- Organizations seeking deficit reduction support
- Applicants requesting retroactive funding
- Fundraising campaigns
- Projects focused exclusively on travel
- Academic and scientific research projects
Eligible expenses
- Project-related program support
- Capital project costs
- Capacity-building activities
- Planning, design, and needs assessment
- Public awareness and advocacy activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Deficit reduction
- Retroactive funding
- Fundraising campaigns
- Exclusively travel-focused activities
- Academic and scientific research
Eligible geographic areas
- Salmo Valley, British Columbia
- Salmo
- Ymir
- RDCK Area G
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the fund’s priority sectors.
- Potential to improve quality of life in the local community.
- Support for organizations that are already self-sustaining.
- Projects that expand or improve local services.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create an online account
- Access the Osprey Community Foundation online portal.
- Register your organization and log in.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the funding request online.
- Request a hardcopy application if online submission is not possible for your organization.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed application through the online portal.
- Alternatively, drop it off at Salmo Community Services, mail it to P.O. Box 39, Salmo, BC, V0G 1Z0, or email it to maureen@scrs.ca.
- Step 4: Await the decision
- Applications are accepted through October.
- Applicants are notified once final approvals are made.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission during the October intake period.
- Funding decisions are expected to be approved by mid-December.
- Applicants are notified as soon as possible after final approval.
- Approved projects are overseen by the partnering charity or qualified donee, when applicable.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted through the month of October.
- Funding decisions are expected by mid-December.
- If online application is a barrier, a hardcopy application can be requested.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Salmo Valley Fund Program
What is the Salmo Valley Fund?
The Salmo Valley Fund supports community projects that improve quality of life in Salmo, Ymir, and Area G. Funding is available for eligible charities and non-profit projects in sectors such as health, education, environment, recreation, and community services.
Who is eligible for the Salmo Valley Fund program?
To be eligible for the Salmo Valley Fund program, you must:
Project benefits Salmo, Ymir, or Area G
Applicant is a charity or partnered non-profit
Project fits a priority sector
What expenses are eligible under Salmo Valley Fund?
Direct service and program support
Capital projects
Action-oriented research
Public awareness initiatives
Capacity building and program planning
Who can I contact for more information about the Salmo Valley Fund?
You can contact Salmo Community Resource Society by email at maureen@scrs.ca.
Where is the Salmo Valley Fund available?
The Salmo Valley Fund program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Salmo Valley Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Salmo Valley Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Salmo Valley Fund?
Salmo Valley Fund is funded by Salmo Community Resource Society