The Kootenay Savings Community Foundation is excited to announce the distribution of $67,755 in new grants. These most recent grants, ranging from $500 to $10,000, will help support a wide range of projects all across the Kootenays – benefitting the big, small, young, old and everyone in between.

From helping construct a affordable housing units in Trail and Fruitvale, to expanding hiking and biking trails in Nakusp, to installing a new playground in Windermere – just to name a few – Kootenay Savings takes great pride in being part of the fabric of our communities.

The twenty-six non-pro t groups benefitting from this latest round of funding include:

Along with the grants, the Foundation is also helping local students pursue their dreams and goals by awarding $52,200 in education awards, bursaries and summer camp sponsorships.

Over $4.3 million in grants, endowments and bursaries distributed since the programs inception. Application form and more details available at kscu.com/Community. Two application deadlines each year – March 31 and September 30.

Lead image: Two Columbia Valley-area grant recipients recently gathered with the crew from Kootenay Savings Invermere location to celebrate the exciting news – JA Laird Elementary School, Windermere Valley Child Care Society. Photos submitted

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