Letter to the Editor People in B.C.’s rural communities are often the unsung heroes of our provincial economy. They provide labour, expertise and supplies to…
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Grants announced for valley organizations
As part of its rural development mandate, the provincial government is providing $673,124 in project development grants to support rural communities throughout B.C. In the…
Rural Dividend program fifth intake underway
Applications for funding in the fifth intake of the BC Rural Dividend program will be accepted June 1 to July 31. This is the only…
Rural Dividend Fund application time
Applications for funding under the recently extended BC Rural Dividend will be accepted between April 3 and May 31. Funding is available in four categories:…
BC Rural Dividend grants for East Kootenay
Under the BC Rural Dividend, the Province of British Columbia is providing $39,643 in new grants to the East Kootenay, announced Kootenay East MLA Bill…
Over $200,000 granted in Cranbrook
Under the BC Rural Dividend, the Province of British Columbia is providing $204,992 to three successful proponents in the Cranbrook area, MLA for Kootenay East…
Strong response to first intake of BC Rural Dividend
In response to the first call under the $75-million BC Rural Dividend, 180 applications were received from a broad cross-section of communities, not-for-profit associations and…
MLA encourages applications for rural fund
Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett today encouraged local governments and organizations in Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford, Canal Flats and the region’s First Nations to apply…