We are so pleased to have been able to support these wonderful projects and programs with our Community Project Grants in 2020:
Spring 2020
- BC Wildlife Park – Grant to assist with the construction of a large animal quarantine building, part of the Fawcett Family Wildlife Centre
- Big Little Science Centre – Grant to assist with a dedicated presentation space at their new facility
- GIRLS CLUB – Thompson Valley Chapter – Funding for materials for arts & crafts
- Grasslands Conservation Council of BC – Grant funding for printing “Grasslands BC” Publication
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Canada – Funding to assist with the Kamloops Diabetic Clinics TD1 Mentorship program and “Bag of Hope” kits in the Kamloops region
- Kamloops Child Development Centre – Grant for purchase of equipment and toys for the newly developed space
- Kamloops Music Collective – Grant to assist with the purchase of a digital scenic backdrop for musical theatre
- Kamloops Food Policy Council – Grant to assist with the restoration of the irrigation system
- Kamloops Hospice Association – Funding to assist with the purchase of materials and supplies for the Willow Tree Children’s Grief Group
- Lillooet Area Library Association – Funding to go towards the Art Makerspace program – materials and supplies
- Minerva BC – Grant to support the virtual conference 2020
- Pregnancy Care Centre of Kamloops – Funding to assist the Holistic Wellness Initiative
- Zajac Ranch for Children – Funds to sponsor one camper from the Interior Region to attend the 2020 camp
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation “Bags of Hope” are distributed to Children diagnosed with Diabetes.
Fall 2020
- Art with Impact Canada – to host a virtual Movies for Mental Health Online (M4MHO) workshop to support mental wellness for TRU Students/Kamloops Area Residents
- Barriere Recreation Society / District of Barriere – assistance to paint the floor of the curling ice rink
- Junior Achievement BC – funding for Bright Futures for Kamloops Youth – program materials and student kits
- Kamloops Arts Council – grant to assist with rental and promotions of the annual Christmas at the Courthouse and Small/Works during Covid-19
- Logan Lake Wellness, Health & Youth Society – grant funding for their 2021 Spring Break Camp to assist with materials and supplies
- The Mustard Seed Kamloops – funding for their Advocate Program to assist with direct program cost such as bus passes, and ID cards
- Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge – grant to purchase a heated automatic water trough system for the Infirmary Building
Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge is just one of the Recipients of the Community Project Grant program for 2020.
Learn more about how to apply for Community Project Grants Here – https://www.bcicf.ca/guidelines/