TRUST 2020
Trust 2020 began in 2018 upon recognizing that our volume of business had increased significantly. We needed to address capacity and technology constraints, while at the same time, revitalize our community development program offerings. We created new positions in the organization to lead our internships programs and our partner programs. We then engaged our IT partners to create a new more functional website and design an online application system that allows our communities to apply easily online. Third, we reached out
to the communities we serve about how our community development programs could be updated to ensure they continue to meet current needs, but also are flexible for the future. Out of that process, we developed a new suite of programming. Thank you to all of our stakeholders for your continued support. Joel McKay, CEO, Northern Development Initiative Trust
New programs: These six new programs replace the Community Halls and Recreation Facilities and the Economic Diversification Infrastructure programs. However, projects that were previously funded under those two programs will still be eligible under the new programs.
Economic Infrastructure: Offers $100,000 to a maximum 70 per cent OR $300,000 to a maximum 50 per cent for projects of regional and local significance that contribute to economic growth and stronger communities.
In addition, the Trust has expanded its eligibility criteria to include such projects as playgrounds, dog parks, libraries, public washrooms and main street beautification.
Main Street Revitalization Planning:
Community Places:
Main Street Revitalization Capital:
Offers $30,000 to a maximum 70 per cent for projects that supports the creation, restoration or enhancement of community places that will improve amenities and enhance the overall quality of life.
Offers $200,000 to a maximum 70 per cent to complete strategic public investments in public infrastructure within a community’s downtown/main street area. (Lifetime maximum of $500,000 per community).
Cultural Infrastructure:
Recreation Infrastructure:
Offers $100,000 to a maximum 70 per cent OR $300,000 to a maximum 50 per cent for projects that support the creation, or improvement of, arts, heritage, culture and creative innovation spaces.
Offers $100,000 to a maximum 70 per cent OR $300,000 to a maximum 50 per cent to create and support facilities that encourage resident attraction and retention while also increasing opportunities for sport tourism.
Offers $20,000 to a maximum 50 per cent to complete downtown revitalization planning.
Please visit www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca for complete program details including eligible applicants and application forms.
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Northern Development Initiative Trust – 2020 Annual Report
