Grants

Giving back to our community is what the Central Okanagan Foundation is all about. One of the primary ways we do this is by allowing registered charities and not-for-profits to apply to the Foundation for a grant. Presently the COF administers three different types of granting programs:

COF Grants

The COF’s own granting program takes place twice per year in May and October. Specific funds from our endowments are pooled into a Community Fund and the income that is earned on these funds is what is granted out to the registered charities that apply to us. More >>

City of Kelowna Grants

Since 2005 the COF has been administering grants on behalf of the City of Kelowna. The three granting programs that we currently administer are: Community Social Development Grants; Grants to Address the Sexual Exploitation of Youth; and Emergency Grants. These are open to not-for-profit organizations and registered not-for-profits. More >>

Other Grants