Guidelines For Grantseekers

The Kamloops Community Foundation awards:

• On a semi-annual basis (usually in March and October) to non-profit organizations which hold charitable registration with Revenue Canada (or are sponsored by an organization with charitable registration) and which serve the residents of the Thompson, Nicola and South Cariboo area.
• To support community-based programs in the areas of Arts & Culture, Health & Welfare, Environment & Science, Humanities & Education, Seniors & Heritage and Sports & Recreation, and other charitable activities.

Proposals receiving favorable consideration will include all or many of the following components:

• a clearly defined and researched need;
• evidence of support from other organizations and funders;
• efficient and co-coordinated use of community resources, both human and financial;
• involvement of the program beneficiaries in the planning;
• significant volunteer participation;
• active planning for continuation of the project beyond initial funding;
• a clearly defined and adequate method of evaluation to measure the outcomes.