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Join Us - Membership
Are you interested in supporting your community through the BC Interior Community Foundation? Lifetime Membership is Free!
Our Board Members
Being on the Board is about connecting our community members with causes that matter. Learn More about our current Board Members.
Community Project Grants
Community Project Grant Application intake is twice annually, and we generally support 12-15 projects per intake. Apply Today!
What is a Community Foundation?
A Community Foundation helps fund local charities, community projects & programs as well as scholarships/bursaries. Learn More.
Contact the Office
Our Office Hours are Tues, Wed, Thurs 9am – 1pm. Call us at 250-434-6995
Learn About Our Funds
We fund a variety of programs, projects & organizations in our communities. Learn More about who we support.
Creating Community. supporting our neighbours
BC INTERIOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTED OVER $327, 000 TO OUR COMMUNITIES IN 2019
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What makes us different
Community Foundations hold endowed funding to support other Charities who deliver Projects & Programs in our Region. Endowment means funding is available consistently, as each dollar endowed earns a guaranteed return of 3.5% annually.

Emergency Community Support Fund
Did you know we were a part of the Emergency Community Support Fund? This great initiative is a $350 million fund implemented with Community Foundations of Canada, the Canadian Red Cross, and United Way Centraide Canada, in partnership with local community...

BC Interior Community Foundation & The Stollery Charitable Foundation Fund partner to provide Big Bear CYAC with essential funding
In partnership with The Stollery Charitable Foundation, BC Interior Community Foundation presented a grant of $7995.00 to Tara Ettinger of Big Bear Child & Youth Advocacy Centre. This funding will support essential improvements to their new location, including a...

VF Capacity Building Grant Recipients
The VF Capacity Building Grant was made possible by generous support from BCICF's partner Vancouver Foundation. Within our communities, we were able to support these charities in building their capacity so they are able to better serve our citizens and make a...