The Williams Lake and District Credit Union (WLDCU) is now accepting applications for grants that focus on youth, entrepreneurs, immigrants, low-income working families and aboriginal peoples.
Established in 2008, WLDCU’s Community Investment Fund assists local non-profit organizations and community groups with projects and initiatives that contribute to economic revitalization and improved quality of life.
“We distribute these grants twice a year,” says WLDCU 100 Mile House branch, financial service representative Shannon Nantel.
“We were fortunate to be able to provide grants to a lot of 100 Mile House organizations, in the last two sessions.”
She adds WLDCU is proud of its history supporting the communities it serves and financial institution is excited about the potential positive impact this funding has on the local area.
The WLDCU receives applications at three branches in Bella Coola, Williams Lake and 100 Mile House. It’s a fair process, Nantel says, adding two representatives from each branch and the regional manager review all the proposals.
“Organizations can apply every session unless they receive a grant, then they miss one session and can reapply for the next session. So if they receive a grant this spring, they cannot reapply until the following spring.”
For information on the application and requirements, visit the WLDCU 100 Mile branch in the Coach House Square, or go online to www.wldcu.com/Personal/inOurCommunity.
Preference will be given to organizations that are WLDCU members. Application deadline is March 31, 2012.
