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2015 Grants Awarded

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2015 GRANTS AWARDED

We received a total of fifteen grant applications in 2015 with requested funding well exceeding the planned amount for disbursement.   The LNTCFS has now reviewed the applications and is pleased to announce our decision to donate a total $29,375 to the local non-profit organizations listed below. We wish them the best of luck in completion of their projects.

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Click below for a summary of the 2015 LNTCFS Grants and the various community organizations and projects that we are pleased to support:

2015 Grants Summary

2015 Grants Announcement

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The LNTCFS is pleased to announce our decision to donate $ 40,000 for 2014/15 to be disbursed as follows:

  • $ 15,000 has been allocated to Barriere Secondary School (BSS) 2016 Graduates for student awards (scholarships and/or bursaries).  As with previous years, these awards will be administered through BSS.; and
  • $ 25,000 has been allocated for distribution through our grants program to local non-profit organizations. Click here for grant application forms and guidelines. All applications received by December 31, 2015 will be reviewed by the LNTCFS board members who will award the money to successful applicants.

Barriere Search & Rescue receives LNTCFS Grant

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The LNTCFS is pleased to announce our decision to donate $ 55,000 to Barriere Search & Rescue (BSAR) towards construction of their new building, to be located next to the fire hall in Barriere.  The new building will act as a home based for the organization and provide a well needed location for equipment storage, training and communication.  On behalf of the LNTCFS Board of Directors, we wish them all the best in the successful completion of this project and thank-you for your valuable contributions to the Lower North Thompson Valley!

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2014 Grants Awarded

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2014 GRANTS AWARDED

We received a significant number of grant applications in 2014 with requested funding well exceeding the $15,000 planned amount for disbursement.  As a result and due to the merit of the applications received, the LNTCFS Board of Directors chose to increase the total grant amount to help meet the need.  The current total disbursement is $63,700, with several applications under further review.

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Click below for a summary of the 2014 LNTCFS Grants and the various community organizations that we are pleased to support:

2014 Grants Summary

2014 Grants & AGM Announcement

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The LNTCFS is pleased to announce our decision to donate a total of $ 31,000 for 2013/14 to be disbursed as follows:

  • $ 16,000 has been allocated to Barriere Secondary School (BSS) for student awards (scholarships and/or bursaries).  As with previous years, these awards will be administered through BSS.; and
  • $ 15,000 has been allocated for distribution through our grants program to local non-profit organizations. Click here for grant application forms and guidelines. All applications received by December 31, 2014 will be reviewed by the LNTCFS board members who will award the money to successful applicants.

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 7:00pm at the North Thompson Volunteer Centre (4936 Barriere Town Road / District of Barriere Building), at which time it is intended that Directors be elected for the ensuing year.   All members and non-members are welcome to attend.