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Columbia Basin Trust Resident Directed Grants

2026 ReDi Grant Application Period Now Open! Apply Here: RDCK CBT ReDi Application

The deadline for submission of proposals to the RDCK is 4:30 pm on Friday, February 20, 2026.  Late applications will not be accepted. Applications must be completed through the online application system.

See below for 2026 Guide, Worksheet and supporting information.

TO COMPLETE YOUR PROJECT REPORT FOR PREVIOUIS YEARS, PLEASE CLICK ON ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TO ACCESS OUR ONLINE CBT/ReDi REPORTING FORMS:

WHAT IS THIS PROGRAM ABOUT? The Resident Directed Grants (ReDi Grants) are intended to be flexible and incorporate community-based funding decisions. The programs support local projects that provide additional value to Basin communities and that benefit the broad community and public good. Program funds are distributed annually to the Trust’s local government partners: the Regional Districts of East Kootenay, Central Kootenay and Kootenay Boundary, the City of Revelstoke, Town of Golden, Village of Valemount, and to our Indigenous partners: Ɂaq’am, Ɂakisq’nuk, Lower Kootenay (Yaqan nuɁkiy), Tobacco Plains Indian Band (Ɂakink’umŧasnuqŧiɁit) and the Shuswap Indian Band.

The granting allocation for the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) for 2026-2027 is  $1,409,829

Proposals need to adhere to the spirit of programs provided by the Trust and support efforts by the people in the Basin for meeting community and public need rather than private needs.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Project proposals must benefit one or more of the following areas within the RDCK:

MUNICIPALITIES

City of Castlegar                                               Village of New Denver

City of Nelson                                                   Village of Salmo

Town of Creston                                               Village of Silverton

Village of Kaslo                                                Village of Slocan

Village of Nakusp                                                        

RURAL ELECTORAL AREAS: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K

Eligible applicants include registered organizations that are:

  • Not-for-profit
  • First Nations
  • Registered schools
  • Local government

Any private sector proposal that comes forward must be sponsored by an eligible organization and must clearly demonstrate community benefits.

Please note that in order to be eligible for 2026 grant funding, an organization must be in good standing, which means organizations which received funding in 2024 or prior MUST have submitted a Final Financial Report to the RDCK before December 31, 2025, or else will not be eligible for 2026 funding consideration, unless a project extension has been granted.

Projects within the City of Nelson

The City of Nelson has specific criteria regarding Nelson’s Sustainability Goals and Community Priorities. Please visit their website here or contact Sonya Martineau at smartineau@nelson.ca or 250-352-8234 for more information regarding your proposal. All proposals need to be submitted to the attention of the RDCK and supporting documentation for City of Nelson consideration may total five (5) pages.

Projects within the Village of Nakusp and Area K Bayview

The Village of Nakusp and Area K‐Bayview ReDi Grants funding will be utilized for community‐based projects and funding will be allocated based on community relevance and projects that provide clear impact and benefit to the Nakusp/Area K-Bayview area prior to supporting applications that benefit other areas of the Basin.

Project Period

The 2026-2027 project period is recognized as the day following the May 2026 RDCK Board meeting to June 30, 2027. Eligible project expenses incurred following the date of the May 2026 RDCK Board meeting can be utilized to satisfy reporting requirements. Projects are expected to be completed within this one-year period, and expenses pertaining to project funding must be incurred no earlier than the start date of the project period.

WHAT TYPES OF PROPOSALS / COSTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE?

The Columbia Basin Trust Act requires that Trust funding not relieve any level of government of its normal obligations. Program funds should not be used to fund basic infrastructure activities that are normally funded through the government tax base such as roads, sewers, municipal water systems and fire protection.

Proposals requesting multi-year funding will not be considered.

Expenses pertaining to project funding incurred before the start date of the project period will not be eligible. 

Operational costs are not eligible for funding. Ongoing operational costs are those costs that are intended to support staff positions and regular payments expected to be made by the organization to ensure the continuity of its operations. These include costs such as rent payments, utilities, levies, and other contractual obligations.

Exceptions:

*Affected Area Program (AAP) Funding

*Start-Up costs for an organization, with a clear plan for ongoing support of the operations in the future and the time frame for the longer-term operational funding is outlined in the proposal.

WHEN IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE?

The deadline for submission of proposals to the RDCK is 4:30 pm on Friday, February 20, 2026.  Late applications will not be accepted. Applications must be completed through the online application system.

WHAT IS THE PROJECT PERIOD FOR 2025 ReDi GRANTS?

The 2025 ReDi Grants project period is defined as May 16, 2025, to June 30, 2026. All proposals (projects) funded with 2025 ReDi Grants funding are expected to be completed during this time.

WHAT ARE THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS?

All successful proponents of 2025 ReDi funding MUST:

* Ensure their project is completed by June 30, 2026
* Ensure that all project funds have been spent as outlined in the approved proposal
* Voluntarily, and without reminders, submit a Final Financial Report upon completion of their project or no later than June 30, 2026
* Ensure the Final Financial Report is submitted with copies of receipts, invoices, and other supporting documentation that demonstrate how the total amount of ReDi Grants funding was utilized
* If a proponent has not spent all the ReDi Grants funding received, unused funds must be returned to the RDCK before the Final Financial Report can be approved

Incomplete projects as of June 30, 2026, are advised to obtain an authorized extension or authorized change of scope by October 31, 2026, to remain in good standing

WHAT HAPPENS IF A FINAL FINANCIAL REPORT IS NOT SUBMITTED BY DECEMBER 31, 2026?

Organizations with outstanding or incomplete Project Financial Reports as of December 31, 2026, will not be eligible for 2027 ReDi Grants funding consideration or future consideration until the outstanding or incomplete final financial report has been submitted to and approved by the RDCK. If you are unsure of your organization’s project status, please contact the RDCK as soon as possible for clarification.

Organizations must submit complete and outstanding project financial reports for 2024-funded projects by December 31st, 2025 to be eligible for grant funding consideration in 2026 and future intakes. Failure to do so will result in ineligibility until the report is submitted and approved.

PLEASE DIRECT ALL ReDi PROGRAM INQUIRIES TO THE GRANTS COORDINATOR AT grants@rdck.bc.ca or 250-352-8170

Submit a 2024 ReDi Grants extension or change of scope request.

PROJECTS FUNDED IN PREVIOUS YEARS

Contact Information

250.352.8170

 

grants@rdck.bc.ca