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Salmo Valley Fund
Community funding for local quality-of-life projects
Latest source updateLast Update: October 9, 2026Latest change: The Grant Applications page now shows the 2026 fall intake window, a $5,400 funding pool, online submission through the Osprey Community Foundation portal, and updated eligibility and project criteria.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 9, 2026
Latest change: The Grant Applications page now shows the 2026 fall intake window, a $5,400 funding pool, online submission through the Osprey Community Foundation portal, and updated eligibility and project criteria.
Salmo Valley Fund applications and eligibility updated
The Grant Applications page now states that the 2026 fall program is open in October, with funding decisions expected by mid-December. It also shows $5,400 available and says applications are now submitted online through the Osprey Community Foundation portal, with a hardcopy option available by email if online access is a barrier. Eligibility and scope were also updated: applicants must be charities or non-profit organizations, with qualified-donee partnerships allowed for non-registered groups or individuals, and the page now lists eligible sectors, project activities, and ineligible project types.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Direct service and program support
- Capital projects
- Action-oriented research
- Public awareness, innovation, and capacity building
- Program planning, design, needs assessment, and service consumer advocacy
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
- Create an account and log onto the Osprey Community Foundation’s online portal to make a funding request.
- If applying online is a barrier, email info@salmovalleyfund.org to request a hardcopy application.
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is October 30, 2026.
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, innovation, and capacity building
Program planning, design, needs assessment, and service consumer advocacy
Who can I contact for more information about the Salmo Valley Fund?
You can contact Salmo Community Resource Society by email at info@salmovalleyfund.org.
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