BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITY
Fueling Projects that Create Lasting Community Impact
Community foundation major capital grants provide significant funding to registered charities and qualified donees for facility construction, large-scale renovations, and heavy equipment purchases. These multi-year or large-sum grants generally target projects requiring over $20,000, with maximum request up to $100,000.
MAJOR CAPITAL GRANT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED YEAR-ROUND
Major Capital Grants $20K to $100K
The Shuswap Community Foundation’s new Major Capital Grant Program helps bring transformative community projects to life. By funding facility construction, major renovations, and essential equipment purchases, the program supports initiatives that create lasting benefits across the Shuswap. Focused on projects with broad community impact, it empowers local charities and qualified organizations to address emerging needs, strengthen community infrastructure, and expand opportunities for future generations. Through this investment in community-driven ideas, the Foundation continues its commitment to building a vibrant and resilient Shuswap.
Major Capital Grant Criteria:
Preference will be given to non-profits primarily operating in the Shuswap.
New non-charity organizations who 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.
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.
Demonstrate good planning, a firm case for financial support and sustainability.
The Foundation allows for a 10% maximum for overheads expenses (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. Events 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.
You have a project. What’s next?
We make the application process as simple as possible. Here’s what you can expect.
Write and submit your application
Grants are available for $20K to $100K. Get your application ready and submit it online through our Grants Portal.
Wait for the results
Your application will be adjudicated by the Foundation Board and Grants Committee. Expect to hear whether it’s been approved within 6 to 8 weeks.
Bring your idea to life
Your grant will be sent to you via cheque. It’s time to get started – you only have 2 years to get it completed. We can’t wait to share the results.
Share your story
Be sure to take a few photos, record your progress and share with us. Reports on your project are due twice a year.
MAJOR CAPITAL GRANTS FAQ
During the online application process, you will need to upload the following:
- 2 years of financials (audited are preferred, but not required)
- Organization Annual Budget
- Quotes/estimates
- Letters of support and a Board letter or minutes supporting the application and authorizing you to apply.
You will also need the following information (but will not need to upload documents):
- Project budget
- Board of Directors
- Program outline
- Organization purpose/mission statement
- Project description
- Population that will be served – description
- Project/program goals and anticipated outcomes
- Confirmation of other sources of funding including your organization
You can apply online through Shuswap Community Foundation’s Grant Portal. If you need help with your application, please contact Robyn Keating at Shuswap Community Foundation. Email Robyn here:
The Shuswap Community Foundation Board and Grants Committee who live in our community decide which applications will get funding and distributes the funds to successful projects.
Lots of different ideas can get funded, with a focus on those that positively impact our community by addressing major issues and impacting a great number of people – or animals! A new van purchase, major equipment purchase like hospital or equipment required for delivering programs, playgrounds and more.
Applications are open year-round providing funding is still available. Retroactive funding is not available, so projects can start once the applicants have been notified that their application has been approved, which will happen 6 – 8 weeks after an application has been submitted. Projects must be completed within 2 years. Bi-annual reporting is required.
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MAJOR CAPITAL GRANT
Applications are accepted online through our Grants Portal (login or create an account and look for “Major Capital Grants”).
Applications that meet our criteria and are approved will be notified, cheque presented and then your project can get underway.
APPLICATIONS OPEN: Year-round
PROJECT COMPLETION: Maximum Two Years
