Overview
The Community Prosperity Fund
On the inaugural B.C. Nonprofit Day, The Government of B.C. announced a $25 million investment called the Community Prosperity Fund. This investment is part of the Government of B.C.’s commitment to supporting the non-profit sector by empowering local communities to make local decisions through local community foundations.
In the South Okanagan Similkameen, Community Prosperity Fund grants will be delivered through the Okanagan Prosperity Fund, and will support organizations working to address poverty and improve social inclusion in our region.
The Okanagan Prosperity Fund
Community Foundation North Okanagan, Central Okanagan Foundation, and Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen are uniting resources to create lasting change. By collaborating on funding through the Okanagan Prosperity Fund, we are focusing on upstream solutions that address the root causes of poverty, ensuring that social inclusion and opportunity are within reach for all in our communities.
This funding is intended to create deep impact through providing larger grants to a smaller number of organizations that are closely aligned with our vision for long-term change and provide upstream solutions for addressing poverty and improving social inclusion. In the South Okanagan Similkameen, a total of $400,000 in grants is available.
Capacity Enhancement: Impact Measurement
Organizations receiving Okanagan Prosperity Fund grants will also be invited to participate in a specially designed impact measurement training cohort. Understanding and demonstrating the true impact of their work allows organizations to refine their strategies and better serve their communities.
Timeline
- August 26: Call for letters of interest (LOI) opens
- September 13: Call for LOI closes
- September 13-27: LOI are reviewed
- September 30: Full application opens for invited organizations
- October 18: Application period closes
- October 18-November 8: Applications are reviewed
- November 15: Notifications to applicants
- January 2025: Grant payments and impact measurement cohort begins
- June 30, 2027: Grant activities must end
How to Apply
Before you apply please download and carefully review the Fund Guidelines:
On August 26, the application process will open with a call for letters of interest (LOI). Organizations may submit one LOI for funding. The LOI will be accepted through the online portals which can be accessed through each participating foundation’s website (linked below). Those organizations that are invited to submit a full application will use the same portal.
Please submit your LOI in the region where you primarily offer your programs and services. The following links will direct you to the appropriate application portal:
- Community Foundation North Okanagan
- Central Okanagan Foundation
- Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen
If your organization has already applied for funding through your local community foundation, please use your existing profile to log in. New applicants can complete a new profile by following the instructions in the portal.
Additional Support
Community Foundation North Okanagan:
Leanne Hammond
250-542-8655 Leanne@cfno.org
Central Okanagan Foundation:
Abbie Norrish
250-861-6160 ext 101 Abbie@centralokanaganfoundation.org
Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen:
Kevin Ronaghan
236-500-1243 kevinronaghan@cfso.net
