Grant Applications for the Williams Lake Community Forest are now available.
The Community Forest is opening and accepting applications on 2026 projects for a six-week window, starting Friday, Oct. 10, until 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4.
Applicants for grants must be living and/or working in the Community Forest’s “local area”, which is defined as: the City of Williams Lake, and Cariboo Regional District Electoral Areas D,E, and F.
This area extends west to the east side of the Fraser River, North of Marguerite, and south to Dog Creek.
It also reaches along Highway 97, south to 141 Mile, east to Bosk and Crooked Lakes, and north encompassing Quesnel Lake and Mitchell Lake.
The Community Forest also has a map of the eligible areas that can be found on its website.
Any registered charities, non-profit and community organizations, such as Parent Advisory Councils, clubs, 4H clubs, and community associations. Public, Private, and Indigenous schools and educators are also eligible to apply, as long as they are within the “local area” considered.
Funds are targeted towards a variety of different projects, including:
- outdoor opportunities relating to sustainable forestry;
- education and outreach projects for any/all age groups;
- environmental stewardship;
- other projects particularly related to forest resource values; or
- capital improvements to facilities available for public use, including recreation and recreational structures such as trails, signs, and kiosks.
The Community Forest stated that a pre-established set of evaluation criteria is provided with the application form, along with a budget template.
Last year, the Williams Lake Community Forest awarded $80,000 in funding for projects.
More information, as well as digital application,s can be found on the Williams Lake Community Forest’s website.
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