Six new projects have been approved funding from the Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund (NKDF) to kick off the new funding cycle.
“NKDF is proud to support diverse projects that reflect the values of our communities,” said Cindy Shelford, NKDF Chair.
$25,000 will go to the Lakes District Senior Citizen Housing Association for their Senior Housing Development Initiative project.
The Omineca Ski Club was awarded $31,000 for a new 1,200 square foot wax cabin and rental shop.
$44,000 for the Marianne Louise Memorial Hall Rehabilitation project was given to the Stellat’en First Nation.
The Fraser Lake Elementary and Secondary School will be getting a new farm from $27,500 going to the Nechako Healthy Community Alliance.
New signs incorporating the Dakelh language for the Village of Fraser Lake are being funded with an $18,750 grant.
A Watershed Workforce event will be running in Vanderhoof August 9th and 10th from a $5,000 grant to the Rivershed Society of BC.
The next deadline for grant applications is July 31st with requests under $7,500 accepted continuously.
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