Grant Opportunity:
Boundary Watershed Management Plan
Implementation
The Kettle River Watershed Management Plan, which was endorsed by the RDKB Board of Directors “envisions a healthy, resilient and sustainable Kettle River Watershed, which functions to meet the needs and values of its communities, who in turn act as stewards of the watershed”.
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What is this Program About?
The Boundary Integrated Watershed Service of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is working toward the implementation of the Kettle River Watershed Management Plan and the Christina Lake Watershed Management Plan. There is financial support available to local organizations who are working on actions identified in one or both of the Plans.
A total of $20,000 in funding is available annually. Eligible organizations are invited to submit an application for funding up to a maximum of $10,000 per year.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants must be actively working to implement the goals of the Boundary Watershed Management Plans.
Eligible applicants can be:
- Not-for-profit organizations.
- Community coalitions; under a not-for-profit umbrella organization who can administer the funds.
- Schools or school districts.
All applicants must be in good standing with the RDKB. Any applicant with an outstanding Project Financial Report from a previous grant is not eligible until the report is received by the RDKB, unless an extension has been granted.
When is the Application Deadline?
The deadline for project submissions is 11:59 PM Pacific Time, Sunday April 30, 2023.
Completed applications should be emailed (preference) or mailed to:
Kristina Anderson, Watershed Planner RDKB GF
physical address: 2140 Central Avenue PO Box 1965 Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0
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