Burns Lake and District Community Foundation Grant Guidelines

 

The Burns Lake and District Community Foundation Society (BL&DCF) offers grants to organizations performing worthwhile projects to enhance the quality of life in the Lakes District. The BL&DCF is a fund managed by volunteer community members to benefit local recreation, arts, and culture organizations. It is a fund established through the generous donations of community members like you, and it is designed to give back to local groups for generations to come.

If you would like to become a donor to the foundation, please visit our Donate page.

Eligibility

Community organizations that are registered charities or qualified donees as determined by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) are eligible to apply for grants from BL&DCF. Organizations which are not a registered charity or qualified donee can be eligible to apply for grants from BL&DCF through a formalized partnership with an agency that is a CRA Registered Charity. The registered charity must:

  1. Agree to the use of their registration number on the granting application.
  2. Accept flow-through funds on behalf of the applicants.
  3. Provide written confirmation stating their agreement to the grant application.
    This letter MUST be included with the grant application.

If an organization does not have the above-mentioned partnership, assistance may be available from BL&DCF. Contact bernicemagee45@gmail.com.
Individuals and businesses are not eligible. Only organizations operating within the Village of Burns Lake and Electoral Areas B & E of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako are eligible for funding. Organizations must also demonstrate fiscal responsibility.

 

Grant Information

Grant application intake will be in the spring of each calendar year.
The BL&DCFS awards grants of up to $5,000 to established community groups and organizations. At the discretion of the board, grants greater than $5,000 may be awarded.
Funds that are not used as part of the project are to be returned to the BL&DCFS. Further information will be made available to successful applicants.

Applicant Notification

Grant applicants will be notified via email by May 1, 2025 as to whether or not their application has been approved. Successful applicants will receive a copy of the Grant Recipient Agreement, which outlines the responsibilities of the BL&DCF and the grant recipient. This agreement must be signed by a member of the recipient organization and a BL&DCF executive member. A copy of the signed agreement will be given to the grant recipient organization.