If your organization needs a helping hand with financial support or prizes for your upcoming community event or initiative, let us know a bit about your group and what you're planning. For larger funding requests over $1000, be sure to check out the information on how to apply to the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation by scrolling down this page. We're excited to hear about your project and/or event and to make a positive impact together!
Note: Funding applications for research, surveys, studies, salaries, wages, or employee benefits will not be entertained.
It’s important to us to help people who are interested in education and personal growth get the opportunities they deserve. We reward students in high school, post-secondary and continuing education with sponsorships and awards each year.
If you're a Kootenay-area Grade 12 or post-secondary student who jumps at the chance to give back to your community, we want to hear from you! What are you doing to make a difference? Are you volunteering? Working with community groups? Mentoring peers or younger students? Tell us your story and you could win $2,000 for your education. Six bursaries will be awarded this year. One could be yours!
2024 applications are now open until May 15 @noonPST. Applicants will be notified of the status of their application in mid-June.
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We’re proud to help BC students reach their post-secondary education goals through the Credit Union Foundation of BC Bursary Program. Submit your bursary application today and get help towards funding your future.
Every year we show our support to local high school graduates by providing $1,500 bursaries to deserving students who plan to attend a technology, university, college or vocational school. To be eligible to receive a KS Community Foundation Bursary, students or their parents must be members of Kootenay Savings. More information on how to apply for these bursaries is available at your high school office.
The YES Camp at Lake Cowichan on Vancouver Island is an incredible experience for teens aged 14-18. Each year, we sponsor local Kootenay kids to attend the camp for an action-packed week of fun, learning and adventure. With fun games, events and activities campers are sure to make friends and memories that will last a lifetime.
Since awarding its first grant in 2000, the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation has invested millions of dollars into non-profit cultural, economic, educational, environmental, health and social projects and initiatives in the Kootenays. Together with our partners, we’re working to make the Kootenays even better. If your community organization is looking for funding of $1000 or more, we invite you to explore the details below for application information.
Applications must be received by the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation before 5:00pm PST on March 31 and September 30 each year. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
To ensure a streamlined process, as well as reduce our environmental footprint, all applications and supporting documents must be submitted by email to community.foundation@kscu.com.
We believe that everyone in our communities deserves to have access to the information and resources they need to feel empowered and knowledgeable when making financial decisions. Our Financial Literacy Instructors can facilitate a workshop at your community organization, school or business. All workshops are free to attend.
For over five decades it has been an honour to be part of our communities and we’re committed to being here for decades to come. Opening an account? Buying your first home? Saving for retirement? Choose your financial destination, and let’s make sure you take the best route.