The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) and the Village of Burns Lake want to partner with your outdoor recreation service group.

The intent is to provide multi-year funding for operational expenses for registered non-profit societies that are providing recreation opportunities. Eligible expenses include costs directly associated with operating and maintaining an outdoor recreation facility operated by a registered non-profit society.

Successful applicants can receive up to three years of funding to help their recreation group grow and thrive!

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The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is now issuing a call for applications for funding under the Recreation Contribution Grant Program. 

This funding opportunity is open to registered non-profit societies that provide outdoor recreation opportunities. It is intended to provide up to 3 years of funding for operational expenses. Electoral Area B (Burns Lake Rural), Electoral Area E (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural), and the Village of Burns Lake are some of the eligible areas.

Eligible expenses include costs directly associated with operating and maintaining an outdoor recreation facility operated by a registered non-profit society.  Annual funding per application is capped at $15,000 per society.  Joint applications involving multiple societies will be considered.

To qualify for funding through the Recreation Contribution Grant Program the applicant must be a registered non-profit society in good standing under the BC Societies Act, and the recreation activity must be available to all residents of the service area.

Successful applicants will be required to enter into a funding agreement with the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. The funding agreement will outline the term, maximum funds to be provided, the annual reporting requirements, and indemnity and insurance requirements.

To learn about the funding guidelines, eligibility requirements and to request an application, please call 250-692-3195 to speak with a Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako staff member.

You may also email the RDBN at planning@rdbn.bc.ca. In your email, please outline the society’s name, the name of the associated recreation facility requiring funding support, and a general description of the proposed use of the funds.

Applications must be made on the application form provided by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako which can be obtained upon request from regional district staff.

The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Recreation Contribution Grant Program Policy is attached below.

Recreation_Contribution_Grant_Program_Policy_-_Adopted_Feb_2023 RDBN

Applications will be accepted until June 3, 2024, at 4:30 pm.