Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies Invites Grant Applications Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, and Cranbrook, BC (Jan. 3, 2020) – How can we make our communities even better places to live, work, and play? What new projects and initiatives will have a positive impact? The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is launching its annual […]

 Cranbrook, BC: May 22, 2019 – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is joining the RBC Future Launch Community Challenge, making funding available to youth-led projects that address diverse and urgent local priorities. For Elkford, Sparwood, and Fernie, CFKR will have $5,000 available for each community, for a total of $15,000 in the […]

Elkford, BC, May 13, 2019 – The Elkford Community Fund is celebrating its launch and the Founding Donors who made it possible. Starting with a kick-off donation of $5,000 from East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKC) in September 2018, and thanks to the generosity and vision of 45 Founding Donors, the permanently invested Elkford Community […]

  Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies Launches 2019 Granting Process To start the New Year in style, the Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is launching its annual granting process. CFKR invites eligible non-profit organizations to apply from January 1st to March 1st, 2019. According to Lynnette Wray, CFKR Executive Director, “We encourage […]

May 15, 2018 – East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKC) is leading the way in supporting the on-going operations of the Cranbrook and District Community Foundation (CDCF), with a generous donation of $5,000. “The CDCF is very proud to offer excellent customer service to its donors, endowment fund holders, volunteers, and the community at large. […]

The Cranbrook Community Theatre and Cranbrook and District Community Foundation are thrilled to announce the establishment of the Cranbrook Community Theatre Legacy Fund. The Cranbrook Community Theatre (CCT) has started their Legacy Fund with a $600.00 initial contribution. Once the fund reaches $10,000, it will become permanently invested with the Cranbrook and District Community Foundation […]

The Cranbrook and District Community Foundation is thrilled to announce that the Sparwood Community Fund has received a $25,000 donation from an anonymous donor. With this most recent donation, the Sparwood Community Fund now has over $60,000 in permanently invested capital. The interest from this capital will provide annual grants to local community organizations every […]

  Cranbrook, BC (June 7, 2017) – The Cranbrook and District Community Foundation (CDCF) distributed over $78,000 to local community projects and programs during its Annual General Meeting and Granting Celebration on Tuesday June 6th. A total of over $40,000 was granted to 16 projects/programs. This included four projects that received matching grants through the […]

  Donna is likely best recognized for her contributions to Cranbrook through her continued efforts with the United Way. Those who nominated her note she is a strong advocate for the United Way and their funding recipients; she is actively involved in poverty reduction, food security and many social issues that impact this community. Donna […]

CRANBROOK, BC, April 20, 2017 – The Cranbrook and District Community Foundation (CDCF) is pleased to welcome Lynnette Wray to the CDCF Executive Director role, effective May 1, 2017. According to Dave Struthers, President of the CDCF Board of Directors, “Lynnette Wray brings a strong history of excellence in the non-profit sector, from her 10 […]