EMPOWERING NON-PROFITS
Strengthening Shuswap Communities
The Shuswap Community Foundation’s Grants program helps strengthen the region by supporting local charities, non-profits, and community organizations working to improve quality of life across the Shuswap. Through the generosity of donors and endowed funds established by individuals, families, businesses, and organizations, the Foundation provides funding for projects and initiatives in areas such as arts and culture, education, health and wellness, youth, seniors, environment, recreation, heritage, social equality, and community development.
THE NEXT COMMUNITY GRANT CYCLE OPENS JULY 1, 2026
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Environment
Community
Education
Social Equality
Health & Wellness
Social Services
Animal Welfare
Recreation
Youth
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Social Services
Recreation
Community
Education
Social Equality
Animals
Environment
Youth
Health & Wellness
Is your group eligible to apply for a grant?
National organizations are not eligible for Community Grants, Capacity Building Grants or Major Capital Grants.
Preference will be given to non-profits primarily operating in the Shuswap.
The outcomes of the Grant Application must contribute to the well-being of residents of the Shuswap.
The Foundation will not support projects of a partisan, religious or political nature.
The Foundation allows for a 10% maximum for overheads expenses (i.e. wages, admin etc.) as part of a Community Grant or Major Capital Grant.
The Foundation will not fund events outside of our Sponsorship Program.
The Foundation will not fund projects already underway.
Grant funds may not be used to retire debt.
A Project Evaluation Report must be submitted to the Foundation prior to a new Grant Application.
Grants Program Overview
| Major Capital Grants | Community Grants | Capacity Building Grants | Sponsorship | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-year Funding | Up to 2 Years | No | Up to 2 Years | No |
| Decision | Board/Committee | Board/Committee | Board/Committee | Staff |
| Intake | Ongoing | 2 Cycles | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| Impact Type | Permanent Impact | Mixed Term Impact | Long Term Impact | Short Term Impact |
| Annual Funds | $100,000 | $160,000+ | $50,000+ | $51,000+ |
| Funded By: |
Donor Preferred Donor Limited Haney Fund Board Directed |
Donor Preferred Donor Limited Haney Fund Board Directed |
Donor Preferred Donor Limited Haney Fund Board Directed |
Marketing Budget Neighbourhood Small Grants Donor Preferred Donor Limited Haney Fund Board Directed |
| Intake | LOI / Application | Application | Application | Application |
| Reporting | Bi-annual | Annual | Quarterly | Post-Event |
| Project Examples |
Building Purchase MRI Machine Van Purchase Renovations |
Small Capital Purchases Program Research Soup Kitchen Program Adult Literacy Program |
Professional Development Strategic Planning Sustainability Studies Team Expansion |
Roots & Blues Festival Community Bench Wednesdays on the Wharf Christmas Parade |
Examples of Previous Grant Projects
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