Foundation Grants

General Information

Who can apply for a Foundation grant?

The Community Foundation will consider funding not-for-profit and charitable organizations whose projects, programs and activities align with our charitable purposes. The applicant’s project, program or activity must also demonstrate a fit with our funding guidelines and priorities.

Important Note: This year, the City of Penticton’s Municipal grant funding will be delivered as part of our Foundation grants program. The City of Penticton’s Special Events Grants will continue to be administered through a separate process.

To learn more about the Community Foundation’s partnership with the City of Penticton, and to access the Special Events Grants application form, click here.

2026 Program Timeline

  • September 2nd: application submission period opens. We will use a two-step process again this year: a letter of interest (LOI) followed by a full application. Letters of interest will be reviewed to ensure the organization’s request aligns with the program’s eligibility criteria (see our 2026 Funding Guidelines below). If an organization’s LOI is accepted, they will be invited to submit a full application.
  • September 8th: Start date for access to the full application form for organizations with an accepted LOI.
  • September 30th: deadline for submission of letters of interest. Letters will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and typically within two or three days of receipt. Organizations should consider submitting their LOI early in the process to ensure they have plenty of time to complete a full application.
  • October 20th: Application submission period ends. All full applications must be submitted by this date.
  • November/ December: Grants Evaluation Committee reviews applications and makes its funding recommendations.
  • January 2026: Community Impact Committee receives and approves grant recommendations. Applicants are notified by the end of January.
  • February: Grant payments begin to successful applicants.

2026 Funding Guidelines

Where do I find the application documents?

The Letter of Interest template and application form are housed in our online application portal. A link to the portal will be found here at the start of the application period.

Why are you now delivering the City of Penticton’s Municipal grant funding through the Foundation grant program?

Why is the City of Penticton’s Special Events grant program separate from this one?

Why have you added a Letter of Interest component to your Foundation grant process?

How often can I apply to the Foundation grant program for support?

We are located outside of the Community Foundation’s service area. Can we apply?

Can we apply to the Foundation grant program for more than one activity in a given grant year?

Are faith-based organizations eligible for funding?

What does the application review process look like?

Outside of your Funding Guidelines and eligibility requirements, what factors play a role in how grant funds are distributed?

What are eligible requests?

What are ineligible requests?

What happens if I haven’t submitted last year’s grant report?

If we’re successful, when can we expect to receive our grant?

What is the value of a typical grant?

How much money is available each year?

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