The Community Forest grant has been approved for 15 organizations for 2023.
A total of 18 organizations applied to receive some of the grant money, which the total amount requested was $91,285.
However, Williams Lake Community Forest Granting Program Coordinator, Mary Thurow says they were only able to provide $68,067 for the 15 chosen.
“Grants are reviewed by a group of volunteers called the Standing Committee.” says Thurow.
“This committee tries to spread the money around, as per the granting criteria, and in alignment with the community forest focus areas.”
One of the organizations that received grant money was the Central Cariboo Search and Rescue, who got $7,000 for equipment and training.
Typically max asks are around the $5,000 range, but are able to reach up to $10,000 in rare situations.
As for how much is able to be provided each year, it’s determined by five percent of Williams Lake Community Forest’s profits, which are set aside.
For 2023, a total of $65,000 was able to be provided, with 2024 being increased to $75,000.
The grant window is open for 2024, which closes on November 17th, 2023, for registered charities, non-profit-and or community organizations, and the application can be found here.
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