East Kootenay non-profits, registered charities and community organizations have the opportunity to apply for a BC Hydro community grant until March 29.

Through its Community Grant program, BC Hydro works with local organizations that are committed to making a difference in their communities with projects focused in:

• developing smart energy ideas that promote energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and minimize environmental impacts;
• building the workforce of tomorrow by focusing on youth programs in trades, science, technology, engineering and math; and,
• safety education.

BC Hydro offers two types of grants:

• Grassroots Grants: funding up to $2,000 for local community-based programs.
• Broad Impact Grants: funding up to $10,000 for organizations who wish to expand an existing program or develop a new program in multiple communities.

In 2018, BC Hydro funded a diverse group of organizations and projects, including the Columbia Outdoor School and the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network.

The South Country volunteer fire departments and a trail building project in Cranbrook also received grants. BC Hydro also made donations to support youth programs and community events in Fernie, Invermere, Golden, Kimberley, Creston, Edgewater and Cranbrook.

To apply or for more information, please visit bchydro.com/grants

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