Grant Application Process for Columbia Basin Trust ReDi Grants opens January 2, 2025
By Regional District of Central Kootenay
Effective January 2, 2025, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) will accept grant applications for the Columbia Basin Trust (the Trust) Resident Directed Grants (ReDi).
The program supports local projects that provide additional value to Basin communities. ReDi Grants are intended to be flexible and incorporate community-based funding decisions. Program funds are distributed annually to the Trust’s regional government and First Nations delivery partners, including the RDCK.
“RDCK communities benefit from the continued commitment from Columbia Basin Trust to help support and build up local projects in our areas,” said Aimee Watson, RDCK Board Chair and Electoral Area D Director. “As part of the ReDi program requirement, the highlight of the process is having our residents participate in the engagement process to help determine which projects will bring additional value to their communities and receive access to funding.”
Last year, 311 applications were received, of which 288 were approved. The majority of projects that received funding were supporting cultural, social, environmental and economic projects.
The granting allocation for the RDCK for 2024 – 2025 is $1,515,940.
Checkout www.rdck.ca/ReDi for more information about the Columbia Basin Trust ReDi Grants, including, who is eligible and how to apply. The deadline to apply is February 19, 2025 at 4:30 pm.
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