The 2023 Grant Application is now closed. The list of successful Grant Recipients for 2023 will be posted soon.

 

 

Here is a list of 2022 CFNKLS Grant Recipients: 2023 Grant Recipients

 

 

CFNKLS’ Mailing Address: CFNKLS Box 661, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0. 

 

CFNKLS distributes grants each Spring to registered charities in the North Kootenay Lake region (Kaslo and Area D).  

If your organization is not a registered charity, you can seek to partner with one of the existing charities in the region. A non-registered charity can also be sponsored by a qualified donee which includes schools, churches, municipalities, and provincial organizations.

Registered Charities & Administration Fees Guidelines.   

You can find a list of eligible institutions here: Registered Charities Kaslo & Area D, updated February 2023

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Please note that grants will be made to the registered charity and that they are responsible for the funds.  Your proposed activities need to fit within the mandate of the sponsoring organization and both organizations need to understand their responsibilities under this arrangement.  More information about grantee eligibility is available: Grant Eligibility Policy

Historic Granting Information can be found at: Historic CFNKLS Fund Data

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CFNKLS Neighbourhood Small Grants Initiative

Do you have a community-building event coming up and want a bit of financial support (up to $100)? Please contact the Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake Society at PO Box 661 Kaslo, BC V0G 1M0 with a letter of intention outlining your project or email:  cfnkls.info@gmail.com. No deadlines and you don’t need to have charitable status. We have limited funds so first come first serve!

2022 CFNKLS Small Neighbourhood Grant Recipients:   Kaslo Outdoor Recreation & Trails Society – $100, Lardeau Valley Historical Society – $100

Jack Rabbits Program 2023 – a recipient of CFNKLS Neighbourhood Small Grants Initiative

2022 Argenta Fall Fair

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Community Services Recovery Fund

The Community Services Recovery Fund is a $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support charities and non-profits as they focus on how to adapt their organizations for pandemic recovery. The final date to apply is February 21.

For more information, check out the link:

https://communityfoundations.ca/initiatives/community-services-recovery-fund/

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SLIDE folks (Supporting Learning of Inclusivity, Diversity, and Empathy) is an ongoing effort to combat and support the unlearning of racism and discrimination in our community. SLIDE received a $100 grant from the Small Neighbourhood Grant Initiative in 2020. Along with other fundraising, they were able to purchase diversity books for the library.