Grants & Bursaries
Grant Eligibility
Funding is intended to benefit West Boundary community members, community groups, schools, and non-profit societies located in, or serving area residents and the public in the West Boundary. Consideration will be given to groups involved with youth, seniors, education, minor sports, public recreation, or to local groups hosting an event that is open to the public. Examples include, but are not limited to:
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uniforms and equipment for local sports clubs or school extracurricular activities;
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Community events, parades, sporting and musical events
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Community Christmas dinners and/or food hampers
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Student conferences, grad events, or educational field trips within BC
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classroom equipment, technology, musical instruments, microscopes, sound and lighting
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student publications: newsletters, yearbooks, resources
INELIGIBILITY: Funding will not be considered for maintenance of a society (start-up cost, fees, administration costs, staffing salaries, etc.), or for political or religious activities.
Bursary Eligibility
West Boundary Community Forest awards up to two bursaries in the amount of $2,500 each to West Boundary graduating students who plan to study in a post-secondary trades program or academic program at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution in the 2024-2025 school year.
Application Period for 2024/25 Graduates: April 14 - May 16, 2024, by 4PM.
Apply by formal letter outlining your qualifications and submit via email. If mailing, allow enough time for receipt to WBCF by the deadline.
WBCF Board of Directors
c/o Village of Midway, PO Box 160,
661 Eighth Avenue, Midway, BC V0H 1H0
Email: wbcfsecretary@gmail.com