The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies has reached a new high in annual community granting, with almost $160,000 distributed.
More than $135,000 was granted to 67 community initiatives, six scholarships and one community volunteer award.
An additional $23,000 was reinvested into the principal of 18 endowment funds.
“In 2026, we’re excited to celebrate the on-going giving from our 48 permanently invested endowment funds, including the inaugural disbursements from our newest endowments: the Elk Valley and Area Hospice Legacy Fund and the Cranbrook Food Bank Society Legacy Fund,” said CFKR executive director Lynnette Wray.
“For our 2026 granting process, we incorporated several innovations, including a move towards trust-based philanthropy through a new online form, streamlined questions, and a shorter application period. These improvements were very well-received by the applicants.”
The foundation gave $4,257.94 to groups in Elkford, $6,733.01 in Sparwood and $4,867.41 to groups in Fernie.
In the Cranbrook and South Country area, $35,208.83 was granted to 19 community initiatives.
The full list of individual recipients can be found here.
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