Discretionary Grants

The following information provides guidelines and answers questions regarding the Discretionary Grant Application Form.

What are Discretionary Grants?

These grant funds are used to provide some financial assistance to local community groups and organizations for projects that provide social, economic, sporting, cultural and other benefits to our communities. The funds are raised through two sources: first from taxation of each electoral area and/or municipality and secondly, from monies received as part of the BC Hydro Grant in Lieu of Taxes. The funds raised in one area are spent on projects and organizations within that area. The disbursement of these funds is at the discretion of each Director.  Please review the RDCK Board Guidelines for the Disbursement of Discretionary Grants before submitting your application. 

How do I get an Application?

Applications are available on our website (see below), at the Regional District of Central Kootenay office in Nelson, or from your Director.

Where do I send my Application?

Please forward your completed Application to your Director. You may do so by mail, fax or email, or you may drop the form at the Regional District office in Nelson and we will forward the form on your behalf.

If you have any other questions or require further information, please contact your area Director. A complete list of contact information for Directors can be found here.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications must be printed to fit on one 8.5 x 11 page.

Attached Documents

Discretionary Grant Application 2012 (134.4 kB)

Discretionary Grant Guidelines (167.1 kB)

Discretionary Final Report (49.1 kB)