CBT 2010/11 Annual Report and 2011 Report to Residents Highlights

In 2010/11, CBT returned a record $11.2 million in direct funding benefits to Basin communities, up from $10.9 million in 2009/10, including the following granting programs and initiatives.

• Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs $3,339,000
• Community Development Program $2,394,000
• Economic Initiatives $1,160,000 (includes Basin Business Advisors Program, Training Fee Support Program and Summer Works Program)
• Environmental Initiatives $1,066,000 (includes Environmental Initiatives Program, Environmental Education, Grants and Land Conservation)
• Social Initiatives $1,058,000 (includes Affordable Housing, Literacy and Non-profit Partnerships)
• Water Initiatives  $839,000
• Arts, Culture & Heritage Program $505,000
• Other Delivery of Benefits Expenditures $334,000
• Youth Initiatives (includes Columbia Basin Youth Grants) $214,000
• Scholarships $138,000
• Sponsorship Program $121,000