Grant Opportunities in the RDKB

RDKB – Resident Directed Grants (ReDi)

Opens - January 5, 2026

Resident Directed Grants (ReDi Grants) support projects that benefit the broad community and public good by providing flexible support for community projects that incorporate resident input in funding decisions.

ReDi Grants is a program of Columbia Basin Trust and is delivered in partnership with local governments and First Nations. Program funds are distributed annually so delivery partners can select and fund projects in accordance with overall guidelines that are established by the Trust.

Proposals are accepted annually and must be submitted through the online application system. The 2026 intake portal Regional District of Kootenay Boundary ReDi Program (ourtrust.org) will open on January 5, 2026 and close February 17, 2025 at 4:00pm (PST).

The 2026 Application and Workbook will be uploaded once the intake opens.

In preparing your application, we recommend reviewing and familiarizing yourself with the program guide, the 2026 Pre-Application Workbook and Application Guide are available on the CBT portal page. The 2026 format remains the same, so this will help you understand the requirements and ensure you’re ready to input and submit your application. Simply login using your previous account profile information or if this is your first time using the portal create an account.

We also recommend reviewing the 2025 Approved Projects to see what types of projects have been supported in the past.

Need help or have questions? We are here to support you, don’t hesitate to reach out to redi-grants@rdkb.com.

2026 ReDi Grant Timeline

Phase 1 - Application Process

  • Application portal opens - January 5, 2026
  • Deadline for applications, portal closes - February 17, 2026, 4:00pm

 

 Phase 2 - Application Review Period

  • Applicants will be notified by March13th regarding application eligibility.
  • Eligible applications will be forwarded to RDKB Local Selection Committees, and all applicants are requested to attend Resident Input Meetings that will be held March 20th – April 15th.

Phase 4 - Approval

  • Local Selection Committees will provide community recommendations to the RDKB Board for approval April 29th, 2026.
  • First progress payments will be disbursed during the month of May.

Phase 5 - Reporting

  • 2026/27 ReDi projects are expected to be completed by June 30, 2027
  • Deadline to submit Final Report is Dec. 31st, 2027

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

  • Organizations in receipt of CBT CIP or ReDi grant funding are required to submit a final project report and must include copies of invoices/receipts that demonstrates and supports project expenditures.
  • Stay tuned for further information including details of the new ReDi Grants Final Report Portal.

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Community Works Fund (Formerly Gas Tax)

Community Works Fund (Formerly Gas Tax) is administered by the Union of BC Municipalities and provides predictable, long-term and stable funding to local governments for investment in infrastructure and capacity building projects. The original name of the fund reflects its origins from revenues raised by the federal gasoline excise tax. More information is available here.

Grant in Aid

Each of the five RDKB electoral areas - A, B/Lower Columbia-Old Glory, C/Christina Lake, D/Rural Grand Forks and E/West Boundary - can provide grants to groups or organizations that work to benefit their communities.

Organizations are encouraged to submit applications throughout the year. 
For Area D/Rural Grand Forks only, applications will be processed during two intake periods in March and September.

Recreation Grant