Community Grants Policy and Application Forms
The City of Kimberley is dedicated to enhancing residents' quality of life through supportive funding opportunities. Our Community Grants Policy provides clear guidelines for organizations seeking financial assistance for projects that align with the City’s strategic goals and community priorities, ensuring a fair and transparent process for allocating public funds.
See below for policy highlights, grant application requirements and procedures.
Please find the full Community Grants Policy (October 2024) for complete policy information.
2025 Community Project/Event Grant Program
Intake for the 2025 Project/Event Grant Program is now open. Application will be accepted until November 30th, 2024 at 4:00 pm. Once you have reviewed the Community Grants Policy, please complete the following fillable form. If you require more room, please attach a word or PDF document.
2025 Project/Event Grant Application
If you received project/event funding in 2024, please complete the Final Report Form and submit it by October 31st, 2024.
The Community Grants Program supports initiatives that:
- Enrich residents' lives
- Strengthen community well-being
- Foster community pride and engagement
Values Expected of Applicants:
- Inclusivity: Projects should cater to diverse community needs.
- Transparency: Organizations must operate openly and responsibly with grant funds.
- Collaboration: Partnerships with local entities are encouraged.
- Alignment: Projects should align with the City’s 2024 - 2026 Strategic Plan.
Grant Limitations:
- In 2025, the City will distribute up to $80,000 total.
- Application Limit: One application per year per organization.
- Funding Cap: Request up to $8,000 annually.
Applicant Eligibility:
- Must be a BC Registered Non-Profit Society or a Canada Revenue Agency Registered Charity.
- Must have provided services within Kimberley for at least one year prior to the application deadline.
- Complete applications and required attachments must be submitted by the due date.
- See full Community Grants Policy for complete details on eligibility.
Eligible and Ineligible Expenses:
Eligible Expenses:
- Community Events and Festivals
- Sporting events and tournaments
- New or innovative programs or services that address a community need
- Arts, Cultural, and Heritage Initiatives
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
- Accessibility Initiatives
- Training, workshops, seminars, or conferences for board members, volunteers,
and/or other community members where the event provides pertinent education
to the broad community (e.g. Bear Spray Demos, Invasive Weed Seminars, etc.) - Professional fees for contracting an experienced and qualified consultant for
organizational development
Ineligible Expenses:
- Trade shows or commercial/business activities
- Private or invitation-only events
- Fundraising activities
- Retroactive funding for initiatives that have already occurred
- Deficit Reduction
- Bursaries or Scholarships
- Activities focused on politics and/or religion
- Expenses for any other taxing authority or local government, such as School Districts, Regional Districts, or Hospital Districts
If an applicant is seeking City staff time and/or equipment, please review the Recreation Facilities Rental Rates Bylaw No. 2579 to calculate the required amounts in cash. All grants will be provided as cash only.
Please contact pwalsh@kimberley.ca with questions.
Final Reports
The 2024 Final Report Form is available below. Feel free to submit at any time prior to submitting an application for 2025 projects. If you received a 2024 Community Grant, this form will be due by Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
2024 Community Grant Final Report Form
All Applications and Final Reports can be forwarded to:
Pamela Walsh, Manager of Communications & Community Development, 340 Spokane Street, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2E8, Email: pwalsh@kimberley.ca
Jack Ratcliffe Commitment to Community Award
The Jack Ratcliffe Commitment to Community Award was developed in 2020 to honour a person or persons who has made or is making a significant contribution to making Kimberley “A good place to be,” through their time, actions, dedication, and/or talents. Named after inaugural award recipient, Jack Ratcliffe, the award will be presented yearly to an eligible individual or individuals who selflessly enhance the quality of life for the community and its residents.
The yearly recipient(s) will meet the following criteria:
- Made a significant impact on the community through extensive volunteer time commitments;
- Contributed talent, energy and skills to support community growth, visibility and/or opportunities;
- Must be a resident(s) of Kimberley (no age restriction);
- Must have made a long-term commitment to the community (at least 3 years)
Individual Travel Expense and Discretionary Grants
Both Individual Travel Expense Grants and Discretionary Grants can be applied for throughout the year. Forms can be found here:
BC Winter Games Legacy Grants
Applications are no longer being accepted for this grant stream for 2024. Check back in early 2025 for the next intake.
BC Winter Games Legacy Funds were received from the proceeds of the 1980 and 2008 BC Winter Games and the 2018 BC 55+ Summer Games. Previously administered by the Kimberley and District Community Foundation, the City of Kimberley took over the program in 2020.