EMPOWERING NON-PROFITS
Strengthening Shuswap Communities
The Shuswap Community Foundation’s Grants program helps strengthen the region by supporting local charities, non-profits, and community organizations working to improve quality of life across the Shuswap. Through the generosity of donors and endowed funds established by individuals, families, businesses, and organizations, the Foundation provides funding for projects and initiatives in areas such as arts and culture, education, health and wellness, youth, seniors, environment, recreation, heritage, social equality, and community development.
THE NEXT COMMUNITY GRANT CYCLE OPENS JULY 1, 2026
THE NEXT COMMUNITY GRANT CYCLE OPENS JULY 1, 2026
Animal Welfare
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Community
Education
Environment
Health & Wellness
Recreation
Seniors
Social Equity
Youth
Animal Welfare
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Community
Education
Environment
Health & Wellness
Recreation
Seniors
Social Equity
Youth
Is your group eligible to apply for a grant?
Have an idea or a grant question? We want to hear about it! Please call the Grants & Finance Manager at 250-832-5428 ext 1 for all grants except Sponsorship.
For Sponsorship ideas or questions, please call the Communications Specialist at 250-832-5428 ext 3.
To email your idea or question, please send to: grants@shuswapfoundation.ca
Non-charity organizations that have existed for less than a year will need to partner with a Charity with a similar purpose, to be considered for community or major capital grants.
Preference will be given to non-profits primarily operating in the Shuswap.
The outcomes of the Grant Application must contribute to the well-being of residents of the Shuswap.
The Foundation will not support projects of a partisan, religious or political nature.
The Foundation allows for a 10% maximum for overheads expenses (i.e. wages, admin etc.) as part of a Community Grant or Major Capital Grant.
The Foundation will not fund events outside of our Sponsorship Program.
The Foundation will not fund projects already underway.
Grant funds may not be used to retire debt.
National organizations may apply if they have a Shuswap chapter, which needs to be clearly stated in the application. Projects need to be carried out entirely in the Shuswap, otherwise National organizations are not eligible for Community Grants, Capacity Building Grants or Major Capital Grants.
A Project Evaluation Report must be submitted to the Foundation prior to a new Grant Application.
Grants Program Overview
| Major Capital Grants | Community Grants | Capacity Building Grants | Sponsorship | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-year Funding | Up to 2 Years | No | Up to 2 Years | No |
| Intake | LOI / Application | Application | Application | Application |
| Reporting | Bi-annual | Annual | Quarterly | Post-Event |
| Project Examples |
Building Purchase Renovations Vehicle Purchase Capital Equipment Purchase |
Small Capital Purchases Program Research Food Security Program Adult Literacy Program |
Professional Development Strategic Planning Sustainability Studies Team Expansion |
Music Festivals Parades Concert Series Art/Culture Show Festival, Event or Show |
