Community Giving
At Kootenay Savings, we’re proud to put our money where our communities are! If you’re a volunteer for a community group seeking funding for a project, event, or community celebration, your group may be eligible for support through one of our funding programs.
We also believe in the power of education and leadership, offering programs designed to support teens, youth, and students of all ages.
Our Programs
Sponsorship & Donations
Applications open to community groups all year round.
- Funding up to $1000 to community groups to support
community events, sport associations, small legacy projects,
arts and culture initiatives. - Branded swag for fundraising events.
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Community Impact Grants
To celebrate the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation's 30th Anniversary, we are offering a special one-time funding opportunity of 10 grants of $10,000 for community-led projects that align with our four funding pillars:
Economic Development
Health
Housing
Youth Employment & Retention
Applications are open September 1 to September 30, 2026.
Supporting innovative initiatives that create lasting impact in communities throughout the Kootenays.
Education & Leadership
Applications open at various times throughout the year. Click 'Read More' to explore all our support options!
Applications open at various times throughout the year. Click 'Read More' to explore all our support options!
- Post-secondary & highschool bursaries
- Community Champs Awards
- Credit Union Foundation Bursaries
- Yes Camp Leadership Sponsorship
Proudly Supporting Canadian Companies
We’ve partnered with the Canadian-owned Good Companies and proudly use their easy-to-navigate and secure Do Some Good platform for our sponsorships, foundation and community champs applications.
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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.
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