$790,000 in grants for Prince George and Northern BC non-profits

The Prince George Community Foundation has received $790,000 from the Community Prosperity Fund,

This fund is part of a $25-million investment by the Government of British Columbia. The goal of this funding is to help reduce poverty and increase social inclusion across the province.

“In the current economic environment, the work of the nonprofit and social services sector is more important than ever,” said Rae-Ann Noonan, executive director of the Prince George Community Foundation. “The prosperity fund allowed organizations to apply for funding needed for projects or ongoing operations, providing them with much-needed stability.”

The money will be distributed by the Prince George and Region Prosperity Fund.

This fund aims to support essential nonprofits serving communities across Northern BC. Funded organizations will play a critical role as partners in delivering services to vulnerable populations throughout the province.

This is the first time this fund has been granted to the North.

Funds have been donated to 33 nonprofits from 100 Mile House to Prince George, and everywhere in between.

Noonan told The Citizen that organizations in Northern BC applied for funding through the Prince George Community Foundation. A grants committee was established to ensure local decision-makers were involved in determining the areas of greatest need.

Here is a list of the nonprofits funded through the Prince George & Region Prosperity Fund:

• $25,000 to the Canadian Mental Health Association – South Cariboo Branch to support the Seniors’ Poverty Reduction program
• $20,000 to Cariboo Elders Building & Recreational Society for improvements to facilities
• $25,000 to the Bella Coola Community Support Society for the Horses Are Medicine project
• $15,000 to Tamitilk Status of Women Association for general operating support
• $4,500 to the 100 Mile Pride Society to help fund Pride 2025
• $45,000 to Stewart Community Connections Society for administrative and operations support
• $20,000 to Lakes District Family Enrichment Society for the Emergency Hamper Support Program
• $50,000 to Lakes District Family Enrichment Society (The Link) for operating and programming support
• $56,000 to Autumn Services Society for Senior Support for operating expenses
• $15,000 to Neighbourhood Link Vanderhoof Society for the Neighbourhood Vanderhoof project
• $33,000 to the PG Brain Injured Group for all-inclusive programming—education, supportive, and social connections
• $30,000 to St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church for project delivery support for the food redistribution program
• $10,000 to the PG Council of Seniors for operating support for the Senior Resource Centre
• $25,000 to the Northern Community Counselling Centre Society for general operating support
• $6,000 to the PG Therapeutic Riding Association to hire an administration person
• $50,000 to YMCA BC for its YMCA Youth Supports, Northern B.C. program in Prince George
• $10,500 to the Prince George Conservatory of Music for programming for low-income students
• $18,595 to the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club for the development of an outdoor Indigenous education centre
• $10,000 to the Prince George Humane Society for affordable access to veterinary care
• $5,000 to the Carney Hill Neighbourhood Centre for the Hadih House Community Kitchen
• $10,000 to the Spruce Capital Senior Citizens Recreation Society for operating support of their lunch program and custodial service
• $10,000 to 1st Chilco Northern Lights (Girl Guides) for the multibranch neurodiverse Girl Guide unit
• $30,000 to the Hart Highlands Winter Club for operating support in Prince George
• $20,000 to the PG Downtown Business Improvement Association for their Downtown Clean & Safe Program
• $25,000 to the Prince George Share Hope Society for operational funding for Share Housing in Prince George
• $10,000 to the Prince George and District Senior Citizens Activity Centre Society for operating support
• $15,000 to the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation for the Returning to the Land project
• $20,000 to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church for project funding for the Queer Youth Group
• $10,000 to the Elder Citizens’ Recreation Association for operating support
• $25,000 to Island Mountain Arts for Island Mountain AIR support
• $17,610 to the Dunster Community Association for the Dunster Strategic Plan & Community Empowerment Program
• $40,000 to the Williams Lake Central Business Improvement Area Association for the Downtown Williams Lake Clean Team
• $83,795 to the Social Planning Council of Williams Lake & Area for the Revive Thrive Initiative, operating costs, and core funding

Recipients can use these funds for up to three years.

“Over the past few years, British Columbians have continued to showcase resilience, innovation, and tenacity as they face new challenges. Community service groups across the province are playing a pivotal role in supporting communities,” said Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-profits Megan Dykeman.