Grant Program
Grant Program Application
Call for Applications
Wetzin’kwa is seeking applications for the 2024 Community Grant Program. Approximately $300,000 will be distributed, with individual grant awards limited to a maximum of $20,000 per successful applicant.
The Community Grant Program was established to distribute profits from the operation of the Wetzin’kwa Community Forest tenure back into the community. The program’s objective is to provide support for a broad range of projects and initiatives that will generate the greatest long-term benefits to Bulkley Valley residents.
Completion Timetable
The application deadline for the current grant intake is May 31st, 2024. Final Board decisions regarding successful grant applications will be available July 2024.
Eligibility
To qualify, proposals must be for activities carried out in the Witset, Smithers, and Telkwa area by secular, nonprofit organizations or registered charities. Grant funding may be applied to capital expenditures, staffing costs and/or program planning and implementation.
The project, or one or more phases of a project, should be completed by June 15th of the following year.
Grant Application Categories
Wetzin’kwa’s Board of Directors has established the following eligible categories:
Arts & Culture
Recreation
Social Services
Community Economic Development
Environment, Conservation & Natural Resource Management
Application Preparation
All applications must conform to the criteria above. Tips on how to best complete your application are located at the bottom of this page. If you require further assistance, please contact:
Andrea Cadieux
Communications & Administrative Assistant
Email: general@wetzinkwa.ca / Phone: 250-847-3680
WCFC recognizes employment creation and economic activity generated by the annual Community Grant Program will help in the overall economic prosperity of the Bulkley Valley and has chosen to allow for an emphasis on young worker employment creation as an additional consideration during the grant review process that will occur in June.
Grant writing assistance is available through municipal and regional district services. The following is a list of current contact information.
Town of Smithers:
E-mail: ecdev@smithers.ca
Phone: (250) 847-1600
Village of Telkwa:
Email: info@telkwa.ca
Phone: (250) 846-5212
Website: www.telkwa.ca/grant-writing
Regional District of Kitimat/Stikine:
Email: ecdev@rdks.bc.ca
Phone: (250) 615-6100
Website: www.rdks.bc.ca/development/economic_development/grant_writing_support
Regional District of Bulkley/Nechako:
Submitting an Application
To facilitate the efficient review of applications and eliminate the amount of paper required in the process, Wetzin'kwa Community Forest Corporation requires that all Community Grant Program applications be submitted in an electronic/digital format to general@wetzinkwa.ca
Grant Application Tips
Your organization’s grant application should answer 6 main questions clearly and concisely.
WHAT? Answer this in the ‘Project Objectives’ field.
WHY? Answer this in the ‘Project Rationale’ and ‘Community Benefit’ fields.
WHEN? Answer this in the ‘Project Start Date and Timeline’ and ‘Phases of the Project’.
WHERE? Answer this in the ‘Location of the Project’ field.
HOW MUCH? Answer this in the budget section of the grant application.
WHO? Answer this in ‘Contact Information’ and ‘Project Partners’ field. The ‘Project Partners’ field demonstrates any existing support and interest within the community. The possibility of leveraging other funding with the Wetzin'kwa requested funds will contribute ultimately to the objectives of the Wetzin'kwa Grant Program. Attach any letters of support from your project partners to the grant application and fill-in the ‘Letters of Support’ section of the grant application.
The ‘Project Summary’ field should summarize all your answers to WHAT, WHY, WHEN, WHERE and WHO in 1,000 characters. This field is the introduction of your entire project.
Applications should include any necessary letters of support, quotes, authorizations and permits attached.
A GREAT PROJECT APPLICATION DEMONSTRATES BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY, DIFFERENT FUNDING SOURCES, AND AN ABILITY TO LEVERAGE FUNDS.
Budget Section Tips:
Remember to be as detailed as possible in the financial planning of your project. Include all in-kind contributions as this demonstrates a well-planned project that has community support and engagement.
‘Human Resources’ Section:
Include all human resource costs for staff, volunteers, students etc. that are carrying out the project activities by using a unit/costs structure.
‘Materials, Supplies, and Equipment’ Section:
Include all planned and expected purchases as material costs, supplies, and equipment.
Projects which include purchases over $10,000 MUST provide quote(s) to ensure budget justification.
GST is eligible for funding and should be included in the totals requested.
‘Other Included Communication and Outreach Plans’ Section:
Include here any other costs which are not directly connected to the project activities, such as communication and outreach planning, meeting costs etc.