Over $2 million in CBT grants available

Apply now for social, environment and youth grants from the Trust

by Keith Powell — August 31, 2015

A picture of a group of kids, backs turned towards the viewer, looking at a scenic expanse of mountains in the distance.

Supported by the Trust, the Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey is using citizen scientists to help the area achieve Important Bird Area status. Intakes for the Trust’s social, environment and youth grants are now open. — Photo courtesy Columbia Basin Trust

Are you planning a project that will help social well-being, the environment or youth? Columbia Basin Trust may be able to help.

Intakes for three granting programs are now open. Find forms and guidelines online. Application deadlines are:

Monday, October 5: Social Grants: cbt.org/applysocial
Monday, October 19: Environment Grants: cbt.org/applyenvironment
Monday, November 2: Youth Grants: cbt.org/applyyouth

“Every year we’re impressed with the quality and breadth of projects brought forward to us. Thank you to everyone who develops ideas to support our residents, communities and environment,” said Lisa Kilpatrick, Senior Manager, Delivery of Benefits. “We look forward to seeing what results come from this fall’s intake.”

The Social Grants program funds community or regional projects that positively impact social well-being and address priority social issues in communities.

The Environment Grants program funds projects that advance environmental well-being in the areas of ecosystems, climate, water or environmental education.

The Youth Grants program funds projects that directly benefit Basin youth aged 12 to 29 and develop youth leadership, support youth engagement, or enhance employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for youth.

The Trust has residents with expertise in each of the sectors who volunteer on Grant Evaluation Committees with the Trust to evaluate applications, make funding recommendations to Trust staff and provide advice in relation to the programs.

Columbia Basin Trust supports efforts to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin. To learn more about the Trust’s programs and initiatives, visit cbt.org or call 1.800.505.8998.