Our 2026 Granting Cycle is OPEN.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday, March 17 at 8:00pm.
Applicants will be advised on the success of their applications by early May.
The Slocan Valley Legacy Fund is an affiliate community fund operating under Osprey’s wing. We are now accepting applications from charitable organizations providing services and programs within RDCK Area H and/or municipalities of New Denver, Silverton, or Slocan.
If you are considering applying please read our instructions below. Each year we improve the application form based on feedback so please be sure to use the latest version. If your organization is not a “qualified donee” as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency, please read Partnering Information. Remember that up to three months may be required to finalize a sponsorship arrangement with a qualified donee.
The Slocan Valley Community Legacy Society welcomes applications for projects that will support Slocan Valley communities to be resilient and vital; that will protect, promote and enhance the natural environment; or that will promote creativity and innovation.
In awarding grants, preference will be given to projects that:
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Address an identifiable community need or problem that isn’t being addressed by other available solutions.
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Demonstrate collaboration with other partners, communities and organizations.
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Are well planned out with clearly defined tasks and project timelines.
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Have a budget that is reasonable and demonstrates in kind contributions or other funding sources.
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Will produce measurable outcomes and will serve the Slocan Valley on an ongoing and sustainable basis.
Projects for which an organization seeks grant funding are specific activities or purchases to be completed within a defined time frame. Projects are not the same as the ongoing activities carried out by the organization although the project should further the mandate/mission of the organization.
SVCLS holds a broad definition of resiliency and hopes to support projects that develop resiliency in a variety of ways –agricultural, artistic, environmental, climate change, and economic…ideas that spring from our rich and creative community.
The SVCLS is pleased to announce that we are providing a total of $17,300 to a wide variety of projects up and down the valley. Many thanks to the Granting Committee for all their work, and to the groups providing so many great projects.
Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy, Slocan Valley
Workshops on estate planning and will writing
The Junction Church
Bathroom upgrades
Brent Kennedy Elementary School Parent Advisory Council
Playground replacement
North Slocan Trails Society
Planning for active transportation link between New Denver and Silverton
New Denver Hospice Society
Teen Connect facilitated discussions regarding grief, loss, life challenges, introspection, and reflection
Treehugger Retreats and Events Society
HARMONY Festival and Winter Carnival
Slocan Valley Community Band
Purchase of conga drums
Petra Hekkenberg
Art project, installation, and book addressing the sentiment around evacuations of people, animals, and things
Slocan Lake Green Burial Society
Fencing, storage shed completion, upgrade pathways
Hope Air
Support for Slocan Valley patients in financial need for medical travel
Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN)
Wild Voices for Kids
WE Graham Community Services Society
Expand food bank garden production
The SVLF provides grants to organizations that serve the Slocan Valley on an ongoing and sustainable basis. Below are some examples of projects we have helped fund over the years. Do you have a project in mind? Scroll down to learn more.
