The Central Okanagan Foundation administers the following granting programs on behalf of the City of Kelowna:
COMMUNITY SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
The purpose of the Community Social Development grants program is to make available funding to registered non-profit organizations and community organizations offering socially beneficial services or programs in the City of Kelowna. The application deadline is 3:30 p.m. on February 25, 2022.
EMERGENCY GRANTS
Emergency grants may be available to registered charities offering social programs in Kelowna, for the purpose of assisting the organizations through a financial crisis. Any monies granted will be short-term bridging funding only and will depend on the availability of funds in the Social Development Grant Reserve. Grants will not exceed $5,000.
Information Session:
The Central Okanagan Foundation encourages registered charities, non-profit organizations interested in applying for a Community Social Development grant to participate in an information session on Wednesday, January 19,2022 at 1:30 p.m. We are hoping to host an in-person session in the Rotary Centre for the Arts boardroom. This is subject to change pending Provincial Health Orders.
The session will cover program updates that could impact the application process. To register please contact Abbie Norrish, Grants & Community Initiatives Coordinator, Central Okanagan Foundation at abbie@centralokanaganfoundation.org or 250-861-6160.
