Community Funding
Northern Savings is proud to contribute to the growth and well-being of our Northern communities through our Community and INSPIRE Funds.
Community Fund
- Requests of up to $5,000
- Applications accepted year-round
- Requests for in-kind resources (giveaways, volunteers etc.)
INSPIRE Fund
- Requests of $5,000 or greater
- Applications accepted during the summer
- Applications are reviewed by a committee
- Funds are distributed annually in October
For all funding programs, support will generally not be given to/for the following:
- Research, surveys, or studies
- Retroactive expenses
- Wages
- Individuals
- Religious or political organizations
- Advertising and promotion
- Events / projects not within the communities that are serviced by Northern Savings*
- Applications that represent a conflict of interest for Northern Savings, or that promote specific programs or issues where members of the Credit Union may have significantly divergent views
*On occasion, Northern Savings provides financial support to communities or initiatives beyond Northern BC.
