Foundation Grants

Agur Lake Camp Society; B.C. Wildlife Federation; Bethel Church Penticton Food Pantry; Canadian Mental Health Association – South Okanagan Similkameen Branch; Cawston Primary School PAC; DB Foundation for Health Research; Desert Sun Counselling & Resource Centre; Desert Valley Hospice Society; Dragonfly Pond Family Society; École Entre-Lacs PAC; Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society; Kaleden Community Association; KISU Swim Club; Lower Similkameen Community Services Society; Maggie’s Lunch Program (Princess Margaret Secondary); Naramata Cittaslow Association; NeighbourLink Summerland; Ntamtqen Community Garden & Food Hub, Lower Similkameen Indian Band; Oasis United Church Food Cupboard; Okanagan School of the Arts; Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Alliance; Okanagan Similkameen Stewardship Society; Osoyoos Desert Society; Penticton & District Community Arts Council; Penticton Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts; Penticton Art Gallery; Penticton Lawn Bowling Club; Penticton Secondary School; Penticton Soupateria Society; Princeton & District Community Services Society; Ryga Festival Society; School District #53; South Okanagan Loss Society; South Okanagan Montessori School Society; South Okanagan Recope Society; South Okanagan Similkameen Mental Wellness Society; South Okanagan Similkameen Metis Association; Summerland Community Arts Council; Summerland Food Bank & Resource Centre; Summerland Museum and Archives Society; Take a Hike Youth Mental Health Foundation; Tempest Theatre & Film Society; The Penticton Centre for Exceptional Learning Society; Vermilion Forks Metis Association; Wide Arts National Association; Wiltse Elementary School


General Information

Who can apply for a Foundation grant?

The Community Foundation will consider funding projects, programs and activities of not-for-profit and charitable organizations which align with our charitable purposes. The applicant’s project, program or activity must also demonstrate a fit with our funding guidelines and priorities.

If you’re an individual hoping to host a neighbourhood event or fund a small local project, please consider applying for a neighbourhood small grant here. The next application cycle for the Neighbourhood Small Grant program will take place in Spring 2025.

Annual Timeline

The following is our typical timeline for the Foundation grants program:

  • Late August: letter of interest submission period. Upon acceptance of the letter of interest, organizations are invited to submit a full application.
  • September/October: Application submission period.
  • November/ December: Grants Evaluation Committee reviews applications and makes funding recommendations.
  • January: Community Impact Committee receives and approves grant recommendations. Applicants are notified. Grant payments begin to successful applicants.

Funding Guidelines

Our Funding Guidelines are reviewed and updated each year. Here are the Guidelines for 2025:

How do I access the application portal?

Access to the application portal will reopen in August 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are grant decisions made?

Are faith-based projects eligible for funding?

Can you apply for funding outside of the service area of the CFSOS?

Do demographics play a role in deciding who will get money?

What happens if I forgot to submit last year’s grant report?

How soon do we receive the money?

What does the application review process look like?

How long does it take to decide who will receive funding?

What are eligible expenses?

How much money is available each year?

What are ineligible expenses?

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