This funding supports projects that improve quality of life for residents of Salmo, Ymir, and Area G. Eligible activities relate to sectors such as arts and culture, youth and family development, community economic development, education and libraries, the environment, health, recreation and amateur sport, seniors support, and social and community services.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Reduce the ecological footprint

Supporting volunteer engagement

Eligible Funding

No Condition

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

Activities funded

Arts, culture, and heritage initiatives
Child, youth, and family development initiatives
Community economic development initiatives
Education and library initiatives
Environmental initiatives
Health initiatives
Recreation and amateur sport initiatives
Seniors support initiatives
Social and community services initiatives

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 9,500

Weekly intergenerational arts workshops with a community showcase and supports

$ 9,800

Food resilience program with safe storage, weekly deliveries, and coordination

Eligibility

The applicant must have a project intended to improve quality of life for residents of Salmo, Ymir, and/or the rest of Area G.
The project must relate to at least one of the program sectors (e.g., arts and culture, youth and family development, community economic development, education and libraries, environment, health, recreation and amateur sport, seniors support, or social and community services).

Eligible geographic areas

Salmo Valley, British Columbia
Salmo, British Columbia
Ymir, British Columbia
Area G (Regional District of Central Kootenay), British Columbia

How to apply

Step 1: Complete the application form

Fill out the application with your project details.

Step 2: Submit the application

Drop off the completed application at Salmo Community Services.
Mail the completed application to: Salmo Community Services, P.O. Box 39, Salmo, BC, V0G 1Z0.
Scan and email the completed application.

Additional information

Completed applications can be dropped off or mailed to Salmo Community Services.

Contacts

maureen@scrs.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Salmo Valley Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Salmo Valley Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.