Kamloops, BC - The BC Interior Community Foundation has announced that they have $654,000 available to distribute for grants, scholarships, and bursaries to the Thompson, Nicola, and South Cariboo. The annual distribution is part of the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to support the communities it serves by providing financial assistance to charitable organizations and individuals.
“We are thrilled to be able to distribute these funds to the people and organizations that make our communities so special,” said Greg Peace, President of the BC Interior Community Foundation. “This annual distribution is just one way in which we can help to achieve our goal of making a meaningful difference in the lives of those in our region.”
Peace added, “We couldn’t do it without the generous support of our donors, who have established and contributed to funds that support our mission.”
The BC Interior Community Foundation is a philanthropic organization, located in Kamloops, that aims to make significant, positive impacts in the communities they serve for generations to come. The Foundation achieves its mission by building and managing endowment funds, which are invested to generate income that is then distributed to support charitable organizations and individuals.
The Foundation’s distribution includes grants to local charitable organizations, providing much-needed financial assistance to those that are working in a wide range of areas, including health and wellness, education, arts and culture and the environment.
In addition to grants, the Foundation also provides scholarships and bursaries to students who are pursuing post-secondary education. These scholarships and bursaries help to support the next generation of leaders.
“We are proud to support the educational aspirations of our youth,” said Peace. “By providing these student awards, we are helping to create opportunities for individuals to reach their full potential and contribute to the future prosperity of our communities.”
BC Interior Community Foundation is committed to building a better future for our region by investing in the people, projects and programs that make it a great place to live, work, and play.
For more information about the BC Interior Community Foundation and its programs, please visit www.bcicf.ca.
