Grants to British Columbia registered charities for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a project proposal prior to applying. Funding is intended for programming within the focus areas of education, arts, environment, recreation, and social services. Eligible projects benefit the Quesnel, Lhtako Dene, and North Cariboo regions.

Grants from the Foundation are intended to support projects that benefit the local area and residents, provide a service to the community, or take a new, innovative approach in responding to local needs or concerns. In addition to the general Grant Application, there are currently two Field of Interest Grants established by donors in the community.   

• Holger Bauer Forest Safety Award: Grant established for the purpose of aiding in forest safety, outdoor recreation, forest stewardship, and forest conservation.
• David Gibb Memorial Arts Award: Grant established for the purpose of supporting the practice of the arts by both groups and individuals in the Quesnel area.

Preference will be given to new initiatives that:

• Have broad public appeal; 
• Are widely accessible to the community; 
• Promote and enhance self-sufficiency within the community; 
• Emphasize and utilize the skills and resources that exist in the community;
• Strengthen the social and cultural structure of the community; 
• Demonstrate partnership and collaboration;
• Will realize a significant result with the funding;
• Have a definite purpose and a clear timeline;
• Respond creatively and effectively to local problems and challenges;
• Build on the community’s social capital and civic vitality, and 
• Agree to a commitment for project evaluation and assessment.