How much funding does CBT: Sponsorship Grant provide?

CBT: Sponsorship Grant provides C $250 - C $2,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for CBT: Sponsorship Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is CBT: Sponsorship Grant offered?

CBT: Sponsorship Grant accepts applications on a rolling basis.

CBT: Sponsorship Grant

Q: Who is eligible for CBT: Sponsorship Grant?

Eligible applicants: Non-profit organizations, First Nations communities, local governments, and businesses.

Columbia Basin Trust

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Funding Amount

C $250 - C $2,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted year-round until funds are exhausted.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Non-profit organizations, First Nations communities, local governments, and businesses

Other requirements

These Sponsorships provide support to as many events as possible that benefit as many people in the Basin as possible.
The amounts range from $250 to $2,000.All requirements under the Public Health Act and the Order of the Provincial Health Officer regarding Mass Gathering Events must be followed during the proposed community event.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Eligible activities promote community benefit, while ineligible activities include political events and fundraising solely for individuals.
Not eligible: Ineligible Activities:Events of political parties, advocacy, or lobby groups.
Not eligible: Events that include a direct religious activity will be assessed on its benefit to the broader community.
Not eligible: Events of organizations that are exclusive, or discriminative, in nature and not open to the general public regardless of background or affiliation (e.g. organizations based on race, fraternity, etc.)Retroactive funding.
Not eligible: Travel costs.
Not eligible: Sports teams’ equipment or tournaments.
Not eligible: Fundraising donations.
Not eligible: Events that will primarily or exclusively provide benefits to individuals

Overview

The CBT: Sponsorship program by Columbia Basin Trust offers financial assistance to community events, celebrations, and festivals. Designed for non-profits, First Nations communities, local governments, and businesses, sponsorships range from $250 to $2,000. Applications are accepted year-round until funds are exhausted. Events must adhere to public health guidelines. Eligible activities promote community benefit, while ineligible activities include political events and fundraising solely for individuals. This initiative supports a legacy of social, economic, and environmental well-being.

NOTE: Applications are accepted continuously during the fiscal year.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, First Nations communities, local governments, and businesses.These Sponsorships provide support to as many events as possible that benefit as many people in the Basin as possible. The amounts range from $250 to $2,000.All requirements under the Public Health Act and the Order of the Provincial Health Officer regarding Mass Gathering Events must be followed during the proposed community event.

Ineligibility

Ineligible Activities:Events of political parties, advocacy, or lobby groupsEvents that include a direct religious activity will be assessed on its benefit to the broader communityEvents of organizations that are exclusive, or discriminative, in nature and not open to the general public regardless of background or affiliation (e.g. organizations based on race, fraternity, etc.)Retroactive fundingTravel costsSports teams’ equipment or tournamentsFundraising donationsEvents that will primarily or exclusively provide benefits to individuals