Foundation / Corporation
First West Foundation - Valley First Community Endowment
01/15/21
Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia registered charities in eligible locations for a wide range of programs to strengthen local residents. Applicants must submit an expression of interest prior to the deadline. Funding is intended for projects that enhance the resourcefulness and resiliency of individuals in the Okanagan, Thompson, and Similkameen regions.
This focus can support programming that improves people's capacity and ability to care for themselves and their families; learn new skills and become resilient in the face of change and challenge and to become resourceful and self-sufficient.
Types of projects that will be considered for funding include (but not limited to):
Applications will be considered using the following criteria:
GrantWatch ID#: 171656
Grant funding is $5,000 - $10,000 per project.
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.
Expression of interest form:
http://firstwestfoundation.ca/content/expression-interest
First West Foundation
6470 – 201 Street
Langley, BC V2Y 2X4
Canada: British Columbia: Okanagan, Thompson, and Similkameen regions;
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