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supporting our region during covid-19
The ECSF is a vital part of Community Foundations of Canada & the Government of Canada’s plan to support our communities most vulnerable during this time of change. BCICF is proud to be a distributing agency for our Thompson-Nicola & South Cariboo Region.
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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.
BCICF visits the City of Kamloops Council for Annual Interest Disbursement
BC Interior Community Foundation President Rob Lemire & Director Hugh Fallis joined the City of Kamloops at the August 11, 2020 Council Meeting to present the City with their annual interest disbursement for their Funds held with the BC Interior Community...
Supporting our Local History – Bostock & Fallis Families of Monte Creek Heritage Fund
The BCICF was pleased to join Kamloops Museum & Archives on August 11 to present a grant from the Bostock & Fallis Families of Monte Creek Heritage Fund to support the Museum.
Supporting our Critical Care Organizations – Kamloops Hospice Association
Big thanks to Hospice for their wonderful support of the Kamloops Area. What a great visit our new President Rob Lemire & Board Member Hugh Fallis had with Kamloops Hospice Association's Board Chair Fred Legace & Executive Director Wendy Marlow this past week...