We are excited to bring you the news regarding the launch of the Community Services Recovery Fund. The Community Services Recovery Fund is a $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support charities and non-profits as they focus on how to adapt their organizations for pandemic recovery. The North Thompson Communities Foundation is working with foundations across Canada in collaboration with the Canadian Red Cross, and United Ways to distribute funding.
We encourage you to read the eligibility criteria and learn about the program. The application process will launch on January 6, 2023 and close February 21, 2023.
Visit www.communityservicesrecoveryfund.ca to find out more about how to apply, explore resources for applicants, and sign up for upcoming webinars.
The NORTH THOMPSON COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION spring granting cycle closed as of April 15, 2022.
E-mail inquiries to ntcommunitiesfoundation@gmail.com
Sandy Wetterstrom
Grant Committee Coordinator
2022 Grant Award Recipients
- Blue River Community Garden, soil and peat moss for 8 garden boxes
- NT Fall Fair and Rodeo Association, educational signage for the fair grounds
- Barriere and District Heritage Society, printing of pamphlets and a heritage picture calendar
- Wells Gray Lively Arts, lighting and sound upgrades
- NT Aboriginal Cultural Centre Society, event tent, table and propane stove and tank
- Barriere Search and Rescue, building materials for hall expansion
- Barriere Outdoor Society, Amazing Race fall event
2021 Grant Award Recipients
- The Blue River Community Garden, washing station and prep table
- The Blue River Powder Packers, wildlife patrols to reduce the potential impact of snowmobiling on the Caribou population
- Yellowhead Community Services, early education program
- The Barriere Outdoor Club, resurfacing the area used for pickleball, tennis, volleyball and skating
2020 Grant Award Recipients
North Thompson Communities Foundation Covid-19 Response
Emergency Community Support Fund
Community Foundations of Canada
$40,000
- Dr Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary $27,000
Purchase of ventilator - Vavenby Christian Church $10,500
Winter firewood for families, individuals and elders - Clearwater Christian Church $1150
Using a digital platform to reach the congregation for services and bible study. Purchase of a camera and zoom subscription - North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association $1350
Creation of sanitizing stations throughout the fairgrounds and in buildings
North Thompson Communities Foundation 2020
Covid 19- Emergency Funding
Vancouver Foundation Community Response Fund
$30,000
- Barriere and District Food Bank $3500
Cooling system to ensue food does not spoil and efficiently reduce the heat created by numerous appliances. Crisis has resulted in higher volumes of food and hampers - Aboriginal Cultural Society $2500
Purchased items for the “Family Scavenger Event” as the annual Aboriginal Day event had to be reorganized due to Covid-19 - Wells Gray Senior Society $3000
Gas cards and food vouchers - Vavenby Christian Church $3700
Gas and taxi vouchers and food gift cards - YCS Better At Home $3700
Home support services for seniors in rural and remote areas. Grocery and meds delivered.
Minor home repairs and housekeeping - YCS $4000
Gas cards and grocery vouchers - YCS Barriere and Clearwater Food Support $9600
Meals provided in Barriere and Clearwater and surrounding areas
2020 Grant Award Recipients are as follows:
- Barriere and District Food Bank Society (shelving)
- North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association (updates to the fair grounds educational garden)
- Evergreen Acres Senior Housing Association (landscaping and outdoor activity centre)
- Blue River Community Garden (soil for new garden boxes)
- Clearwater Municipal Junior Council ( installation of water bottle filling stations)
- Yellowhead Community Services (Let’s Get Growing campaign)
2019 Grant Award Recipients
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Avola Community Hall and Recreational Cooperative Association
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Yellowhead Pioneer Residence Society (Barriere)
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Wells Gray Seniors Society (Clearwater)
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Little Fort Recreation Society (Little Fort)
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YCS Indigenous Family Drop in Program (Clearwater)
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Clearwater Christian Church Youth Adventure Week (Clearwater)
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Amazing Race and School Program (Barriere)
- Blue River Community Garden Project
Grants Awarded in 2018:
