CBT is helping communities and organizations make decisions around affordable housing efforts by providing the best possible information through a partnership with the BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA).

Through the partnership, communities and organizations are able to evaluate options related to existing housing projects, assess potential housing projects and develop plans, and understand how to work with a housing developer. The partnership will link communities and organizations with experienced affordable housing consultants and with other communities or other organizations that have relevant experience. The costs of accessing these resources are subsidized by CBT.

The Affordable Housing Resources Program will help a community or community organization:

�- Build its understanding of the necessary steps needed to take in order to create a housing project;
�- Assess its current status and situation and develop a strategy to address a housing need;
�- Perform an initial feasibility analysis of a housing project;
�- Develop an affordable housing strategy;
�- Manage, operate or assess options related to an existing housing project; and
�- Understand how to work with a housing developer.

Who Can Apply:

CBT has kept the criteria as open ended as possible, because communities have diverse needs in the area of affordable housing, and because communities define affordable housing differently.

A wide range of community organizations are eligible for the program, from non-profits to
public housing committees to housing authorities to local governments.

How To Apply:

To request assistance from the program, contact
housinghelp@cbt.org or call CBT at 1-800-505-8998.

Deadline For Applications: There is no application deadline.

The Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) delivers the arts, culture and heritage funding program on behalf of Columbia Basin Trust. This program includes a number of funding streams including funding to individuals or groups through community arts councils, minor capital projects, touring, mentoring, exhibits, and two major projects per year. CBT funds also support organizational development and assists in sponsoring the ArtStarts program in Basin schools.

Who Can Apply:

Funding is for all arts disciplines (visual art, theatre, music, dance, media, literary and inter-arts) and applications are invited from individuals and arts, culture and heritage organizations.

How To Apply:

Contact Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance for more details or view the Arts, Culture and Heritage Funding Programs brochure.

Arts, Culture and Heritage Funding Programs 2010/2011

Deadline For Applications: The CKCA is now accepting applications. Deadlines to apply are either March 19, 2010 or April 1, 2010 depending on the program.

This program has an annual intake.

CONTACTS:

• Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance
  1.250.505.5505 or 1.877.505.7355
  wkrac@telus.net
  
  
  

The Basin Business Advisors Program (BBA) was created to build economic capacity in Basin communities by strengthening and supporting existing businesses. The BBA program assists small and medium-sized independent business operators in the Columbia Basin by providing free one-to-one confidential business counselling and assessment services, and by arranging and cost-sharing specialized consulting services if recommended by BBA staff.

Who Can Apply:

Owners of established businesses in the Columbia Basin.

How To Apply:

Contact the Basin Business Advisor in your area or Steele O’Neil and Associates to arrange an appointment to meet with an advisor.

Deadline For Applications: Applications ongoing.

CONTACTS:

• West Kootenays:
  
  Deanne Monroe 1.250.825.4171
  
  
• East Kootenays:
  Will Nixon 1.250.427.2783
  
  
• Barbara O’Neil, Steele O’Neil & Associates Inc.
  http://steeleoneil.com/?content=33
  36 - 11th Avenue South
  Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 2P1
  Telephone: 1.250.489.4180
  Toll Free: 1.877.894.5939
  Email: steeleoneil@telus.net
  
  

The CBT Sponsorship Program can quickly accommodate sponsorship requests for CBT to support community events or activities. Generally, approved amounts are small.

Who Can Apply:

Registered non-profit organizations, aboriginal bands, school districts, local government and recreation commissions and others that may be applicable at CBT’s discretion.

How To Apply:

Contact the Columbia Basin Trust Community Liaison in your area who will assist you to determine if your project is suitable.
Sponsorship Guidelines 2009

Deadline For Applications: This is a continuous intake program. There are no deadlines for applications.

CONTACTS:

• Columbia Basin Trust Community Liaison for your area
  http://www.cbt.org/contact_us
  1.800.505.8998 or 1.250.365.6633
  
  

Columbia Basin Trust’s College Community Service Awards are designed to assist Basin residents, who have taken a hiatus of at least one year after completing high school, in pursuing post-secondary education/training in the region, and to reward and encourage volunteerism. These Community Service Awards are based on volunteer service, not on academic achievement.

Volunteer service refers to a significant contribution of time, energy and/or talent that fosters social, environmental or economic well-being without resulting in a financial benefit to the applicant.

Twenty-two awards valued at $2,000 each are available: ten for students attending Selkirk College, ten for College of the Rockies, one for Revelstoke Centre of the Okanagan College, and one for Valemount Campus of the College of New Caledonia.

Who Can Apply:

Basin residents planning to attend college after a hiatus of more than one year from high school and enrolling full-time in a recognized undergraduate program leading to a degree, diploma or certificate at College of the Rockies, Selkirk College, the Valemount Campus of College of New Caledonia and the Revelstoke Centre of the Okanagan College.

• Selkirk College
• College of the Rockies
• Okanagan College (Revelstoke)
• College of New Calendonia (Valemount)

How To Apply:

For information on how to apply, download the following guidelines and applications.
Selkirk College Application
Selkirk College Guidelines
College of the Rockies Application
College of the Rockies Guidelines
College of New Caledonia Application
College of New Caledonia Guidelines

Deadline For Applications: June 30, 2010.

CONTACTS:

• Selkirk College, Development Department
  1.888.953.1133
  1.250.365.7292
  820 Tenth Street
  Nelson, BC V1L 3C7
  
  
• College of the Rockies, Student Services
  1.877.489.2687 (Main Campus)
  1.250.489.2751 (local)
  2700 College Way, Box 8500
  Cranbrook, BC V1C 5L7
  
  
• College of New Caledonia, Valemount Campus
  1.888.690.4422
  1.250.566.4601
  99 Gorse St., Box 789
  Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0
  
  
• Okanagan College, Revelstoke Centre
  1.250.837.4235
  Bag 4500, 11401 First St. West
  Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0
  
  

Columbia Basin Youth Grants (CBYG) is a funding program, with both large and small grants, that supports ideas coming from Basin youth that benefit Basin youth. The program supports projects that build youth capacity and leadership and involve youth at all stages of their development. Proponent support for applicants is provided during the application process.

Who Can Apply:

Applicants need to be, or sponsored by, a registered non-profit organization, aboriginal band, school district, local government, or other that may be applicable at CBT’s discretion.

How To Apply:

Please contact Michelle d'Entremont, Basin Youth Liaison and Wayne Lundeberg, Manager, Youth Initiatives cbtyouth@cbt.org 1.800.505.8998 or 1.250.365.6633

CBT works closely with people who live in the Columbia Basin to develop and deliver programs and initiatives that respond to their needs and support communities. By focusing on local priorities and issues, bringing people together around key issues, providing information, encouraging collaboration, and supporting planning, CBT is delivering benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin.

The Community Development Program is one way that CBT works with the people of the Basin. The Community Development Program is a flexible granting stream with a continuous intake. CBT staff work closely with organizations and communities to develop their projects and ideas, and provide support. Grants are provided to a range of community projects throughout the Columbia Basin. These guidelines provide further detail on how to apply to the Community Development Program and what types of projects are eligible.

Who Can Apply:

Incorporated entities and local governments that are undertaking a community project can work with CBT staff to apply to the Community Development Program.

Because CBT wishes to be responsive to the varied needs of Columbia Basin communities, there are few restrictions on eligibility.

How To Apply:

Applicants must contact a CBT Community Liaison in your geographic area who will determine the eligibility of the project and then assist the applicant(s) though the process. All Community Liaisons can be reached at 1.800.505.8998.
Application Guidelines

Deadline For Applications: This is a continuous intake program. There are no deadlines for applications, and applications are reviewed frequently throughout the year.

CONTACTS:

• Columbia Basin Trust Community Liaison in your area
  http://www.cbt.org/Contact_Us
  1.800.505.8998
  
  

The Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs (CIP/AAP) are CBT’s largest and longest running programs. This year the programs will be supporting communities with $3.3 million, the final year of a three-year $10 million commitment.

All areas of the Basin receive CIP funding, while additional AAP funds are allocated to areas of the Basin most affected by dam construction under the Columbia River Treaty. These areas are part of the Arrow, Kinbasket, Duncan and Koocanusa Reservoirs.

Funds for these programs are allocated on a per capita funding formula and are distributed once a year to our delivery partners: the Regional Districts of East Kootenay, Central Kootenay, Kootenay Boundary, City of Revelstoke, Town of Golden, Village of Valemount and the Ktunaxa Nation Council. Decision-making on how to disburse funds is community-based.

Applications for funding through these programs are made directly to the local delivery partner in your area.

Who Can Apply:

Basin residents and organizations

How To Apply:

For information on how to apply, contact your local government at the addresses below.

Deadline For Applications: Deadlines vary from one region to another, but generally applications deadlines are in February or March and decisions are finalized in April or May of each year. Check with your local government for current deadlines in your area.

CONTACTS:

• Regional District of Kootenay Boundary
  http://www.rdkb.com/siteengine/activepage.asp?PageID=411
  Sharon Toupin, Accounting Clerk
  #202-843 Rossland Avenue Trail, BC V1R 4S8 1.800.355.7352 Toll Free
  1.250.368.9148 Main
  
  
  
• Regional District of Central Kootenay
  http://www.rdck.bc.ca
  Karen Armstrong, Administration Clerk
  Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive
  Nelson, BC V1L 5R4
  1.800.268.7325 Toll Free
  1.250.352.8170
  1.250.352.9300 Fax
  
  
• Town of Golden and CSRD Area A
  http://www.town.golden.bc.ca
  Administration Box 350
  Golden, BC V0A 1H0
  1.250.344.2271 Main
  
  or
  
  Ryan Watmough, Executive Director
  Golden and District Community Foundation
  1.250.344.8610
  
  
• Village of Valemount
  http://www.valemount.ca
  Sandy Salt, Deputy Director of Corporate Services Box 168
  Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0
  1.250.566.4435 Main
  1.250.566.4249 Fax
  
  
  
  
• Ktunaxa Nation Council
  Gwen Phillips, Interim Director of Corporate Services
  7468 Mission Road
  Cranbrook, BC V1C 7E5
  1.250.417.4022 Main
  1.250.489.5760 Fax
  
  
• City of Revelstoke
  http://www.cityofrevelstoke.com
  Debra Wozniak, Special Projects Coordinator
  Box 170
  Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0
  1.250.837.5345 Main
  1.250.837.4223 Fax
  
  

The Endowment Support for Community Foundations program encourages registered new emerging community foundations in the Basin through an endowment matching program. CBT will match endowment funds raised by communities to a maximum of $50,000.00.

Who Can Apply:

New Community Foundations in the Columbia Basin who are members of the Community Foundations of Canada and have status as a federally registered charity.

How To Apply:

Contact a CBT Community Liaison as early as possible when forming a new community foundation.

Deadline For Applications: This is a continuous intake program. There are no deadlines for applications.

CONTACTS:

• CBT Community Liaison
  1.800.505.8998 or email info@cbt.org
  
  

Enterprising Non-Profits (enp) is a granting program that assists non-profit organizations in starting or expanding a social enterprise business. Social enterprise refers to business ventures operated by non-profits, whether they are societies, charities or co-operatives. The enp program provides resources and matching grants of up to $10,000 for technical assistance along the entire business development path. enp is a partnership of eight funders including CBT.

Who Can Apply:

Non-profit organizations

How To Apply:

To apply for funding, organizations are required to attend a one-day orientation session.

Contact enp for detailed locations and times.

If you missed one of the spring sessions, enp will be hosting sessions in the fall. Check back soon for dates.

Deadline For Applications: This program has a bi-annual intake in the spring and fall.

CONTACTS:

• David LePage, Program Manager
  http://www.enterprisingnonprofits.ca
  Enterprising Non-Profits
  604.871.5477
  
  
  
• Local enp Contact
  mcherot@communityskillscentre.com
  Michele Cherot
  Greater Trail Community Skills Centre
  250.368.5316 x214
  
  

The Environmental Initiatives Program (EIP) focuses on providing funding for community-initiated and community-supported project applications. Part of the program intent is to encourage education and awareness for all generations about Basin ecosystems and associated human interactions.

CBT is looking to residents and groups in the Columbia Basin for innovative projects that will help strengthen Basin-wide ability to meet environmental challenges.

The EIP has provided more than $3.5 million in funding over the past six years for environmental conservation, restoration, stewardship and education projects across the Basin.

CBT staff are available to provide some degree of assistance to proponents during the project/proposal development stage of EIP applications. There may also be a limited opportunity to access specific technical assistance.

Please contact Rick Allen or Tracy Amies or for more information call 1.800.505.8998.

Who Can Apply:

The target audience for this program includes all residents (community groups, clubs or organizations, or individuals in partnership with one of these organizations) of CBT area. (See Columbia Basin map for the boundaries of CBT area )

Proposals from provincial, national or international organizations will be considered provided the applicant can demonstrate a significant and meaningful partnership arrangement with a Basin community and/or organization.

In general, the aim of the EIP is to meet community/public rather than private needs. Any individual or private sector proposal submitted must be sponsored by a community group or similar organization and must clearly demonstrate community support.

Only those proposals targeting EIP eligible activities within CBT area will be considered.

How To Apply:

Please find the guidelines and applications for download. These are also writeable PDFs.

To access fillable forms in Portable Document Format (PDF), you will require an Adobe Reader version 8 or higher installed on your computer (PC or Mac). If you do not have the required software, it is available for free download from the Adobe website. Other PDF readers include: Foxit Reader, Xpdf, or eXPert PDF Reader.

Guide For Under $5,000
Application For Under $5,000
Guide For $5,000-$20,000
Application For $5,000-$20,000

Deadline For Applications: Due to technical difficulties with the application form, the deadline for submissions has been extended to 3:30 p.m. PDT/4:30 p.m. MDT Thursday, April 1, 2010.

Columbia Basin Trust partners with the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) to address literacy issues in the Basin. Literacy programs and activities provided through CBAL vary from community to community depending on other services available and community needs. Most programs operate in partnership with other community groups including schools, colleges and libraries.

Who Can Apply:

Visit www.cbal.org or call 1.800.342.4244 for a list of programs and services in your community.

How To Apply:

Visit www.cbal.org or call 1.800.342.4244 for a list of programs and services in your area.

Deadline For Applications: Not applicable.

CONTACTS:

• Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy
  
  1.800.342.4244
  1.250.342.3210
  www.cbal.org
  
  

The Summer Works Program, delivered in partnership with College of the Rockies, was created to support the success of small business and social enterprise in the Basin, as well as provide summer jobs for students in the region. Benefits include:
• A wage subsidy to Basin small business and social enterprise to provide summer employment for high school and post-secondary students for the summer of 2010; and
• A training subsidy for employers to increase the skill sets of summer student employees.

Who Can Apply:

Small business and social enterprise located in the Basin.
2010 Summer Works Program Fact Sheet
2010 Summer Works Program Guidelines

How To Apply:

2010 Summer Works Program Application Form

Please note: To access fillable forms in Portable Document Format (PDF), you will require an Adobe Reader version 8 or higher installed on your computer (PC or Mac). If you do not have the required software, it is available for free download from the Adobe Website. Other PDF readers include: Foxit Reader, Xpdf, or eXPert PDF Reader.

Deadline For Applications: This program is now fully subscribed. Applications were accepted on a first come, first served basis, and individually assessed against the program criteria until the allocated funding for the program was fully dispersed.

CONTACTS:

• College of the Rockies
  1.250.489.2751 ext. 3644
  1.877.489.2687 ext. 3644
  Email: summerworks@cbt.org
  
  

The Training Fee Support Program is a bursary-style program that promotes access to education or training that helps Columbia Basin residents adapt to meet employment needs. Residents can access up to $800 to help pay tuition or course fees for short-term training and for education essential to securing employment. Funds are paid directly to the education or training institution on behalf of the student.

Who Can Apply:

Basin residents who are unemployed or under-employed may apply. Contact your local Employment Assistance Services Office for further details and eligibility criteria.

How To Apply:

This program is delivered through Employment Assistance Services Offices helping individuals prepare for, find, and maintain employment. Contact your local Employment Assistance Services Office to arrange an initial consultation with an employment counsellor.

Deadline For Applications: This is a continuous intake program. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

CONTACTS:

• Alpine Employment Resource Centre
  155 Howard Street
  Kimberley, BC V1A 2G5
  1.250.427.7720
  
  
  
• Ashland Training Centre
  1414 Columbia Avenue
  Castlegar, BC V1N 3K3
  1.250.365.0966
  
  
  
• Career Development Services
  1565 Bay Avenue
  Trail, BC V1R 4B2
  1.250.364.1104
  
  
  
• Columbia Valley Employment Centre
  1313 - 7th Avenue South
  Box 957 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
  1.250.341.6889
  
  
  
• Elk Valley Job Seekers
  302C - 2nd Avenue
  PO Box 1140
  Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
  1.250.423.4204
  
  
  
• Golden Employment Services
  513 - 9th Avenue North
  Box 2222
  Golden, BC V0A 1H0
  1.250.344.5413
  
  
  
• Greater Trail Community Skills Centre
  123 - 1290 Esplanade
  Trail, BC V1R 4T2
  1.250.368.6360
  
  
  
• Job Seekers Resource Centre
  24 - 11th Avenue S.
  Cranbrook, BC V1C 2P1
  1.250.489.5117
  
  
  
• Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Employment & Training Department
  7472 Mission Road
  Cranbrook, BC V1C 7E5
  1.250.420.2701
  
  
• Kootenay Career Development Society
  203 - 514 Vernon Street
  Nelson, BC V1L 4E7
  1.250.352.6200
  
  
  
• Kootenay Career Development Society
  915 Harold Street
  Slocan, BC V0G 2C0
  1.250.355.2840
  
  
  
• Kootenay Employment Services (KES)
  119 - 11th Avenue N.
  Box 548
  Creston, BC V0B 1G0
  1.250.428.5655
  
  
• Lower Columbia All First Nations Aboriginal Employment and Training Office
  Box #4, 1402 Columbia Avenue
  Castlegar, BC V1N 3K3
  1.250.304.2246
  
  
  
• Metis Employment & Training
  Suite #2, 131 - 7th Avenue South
  Cranbrook, BC V1C 2J3
  1.250.417.3305
  
  
  
• Outreach Employment Services
  205 - 6th Avenue NW
  PO Box 100
  Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0
  1.250.265.3318
  
  
  
• Outreach Employment Services
  317 - 6th Avenue
  New Denver, BC V0G 1S0
  1.250.358.2433
  
  
  
• Revelstoke Employment Services Centre
  117 Campbell Avenue
  Box 3019
  Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0
  1.250.814.0244
  
  
  
• Valemount Learning Centre
  99 Gorse Street
  Box 789
  Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0
  1.250.566.4601
  
  
  

The Columbia Basin Trust Youth Community Service Award provides up to 45 awards valued at $2,000 each for the first year of post-secondary education or training. This award is based on volunteer service. Communities with a graduating class less than 25 will receive one award; those with up to 75 students will receive two awards; and those with more than 75 graduating students will receive three awards.

Who Can Apply:

Basin students who will graduate from a Basin high school, alternate school, or other institution, which grants Ministry of Education recognized graduation diplomas.

How To Apply:

Application forms are available for download here
Youth Community Service Awards Application

Applications forms are also available at senior secondary schools in the areas listed below. Applications must be submitted to the public senior secondary high school where the applicant resides.

Castlegar
Cranbrook
Crawford Bay
Creston
Elkford
Fernie
Golden
Invermere
Kaslo
Kimberley
Nakusp
Nelson
New Denver
Revelstoke
Rossland
Salmo
South Slocan
Sparwood
Trail
Valemount

Deadline For Applications: April 16, 2010.

CONTACTS:

• Local senior secondary school