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Wetzin’kwa Community Grants 2012

May 02, 2012

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2012 Community Grant Program – Grant Applications and Instructions

The Community Grant Program (CGP) was established as a means of distributing the profits derived from the operation of the Wetzin’kwa Community Forest tenure back into the community. The key objective of the program is to provide support for a broad range of projects and initiatives that will return the greatest long term benefit to residents of the Bulkley Valley. In 2011, approximately $120,000 was distributed through the CGP.

Wetzin’kwa is now seeking grant applications for the 2012 community Grant Program. Grant awards are limited to a maximum of $10,000 per successful applicant.

Completion Timetable

The application deadline for the current grant intake is May 31, 2012. Final Board decisions regarding successful grant applications are scheduled for June 25, 2012

Application Process:

In order to apply, activities must be carried out in Moricetown, Smithers, Telkwa or the Bulkley Valley by a not-for-profit organization (registered charitable status is not required).

Criteria for the WCFC 2012 Grant Program

1.Arts &Culture
2.Recreation
3.Regional Economic Development
4.Environment, Conservation & Natural Resource Management
5.Social Services
6.Community Economic Development

Grant_Application_Instructions_2012.pdf

WETZINKWA_GRANT_APPLICATIONS.pdf