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October 2021: SoCent Funding & Resources

Kamloops Social and Community Development Grant Interested organizations can apply for up to $30,000, and the grant can go towards operational costs, special projects or seed money for a social enterprise initiative. Projects will be…

September 2021: SoCent Funding & Resources

Thrive Impact Fund Thrive Impact Fund is a place-based fund that sees untapped potential in local communities and a desire for investors to see their money make both financial and impact returns. Who Should Apply…

August 2021: SoCent Funding & Resources

Kamloops Resilience and Recovery Grant The grant sponsors social enterprises to participate in the Resilience & Recovery Program, a 6-12 month entrepreneurial coaching program. The program helps organizations build sustainability and resilience in four key…

Credit Unions to Support Kamloops Social Enterprises as Demand for Social Services Grows

Interior Savings and Valley First have teamed up once again to support social enterprise in Kamloops and surrounding area. For the third year in a row, the credit unions will sponsor social enterprises to participate…

Seven Charities Building a Regenerative Economy to Receive a Boost with United Way’s Sustainable Recovery Grant

Seven charities in the BC Southern Interior who are helping to build a regenerative, just, sustainable economy are the 2021 recipients of the Sustainable Recovery Grant.  We are excited to announce the 2021 recipients of…

July 2021: SoCent Funding & Resources

Funding Update: Seven Charities Building a Regenerative Economy to Receive a Boost with United Way’s Sustainable Recovery Grant. Kamloops Resilience and Recovery Grant The grant sponsors social enterprises to participate in the Resilience & Recovery…

June 2021: SoCent Funding & Resources

Coming Soon: Funded entrepreneurial coaching engagements for Kamloops social enterprises.   Indigenous Growth Fund The Indigenous Growth Fund (IGF) is a new $150M investment fund that will provide access to the capital that Indigenous small-…

Elements of truth: before reconciliation

An experiential workshop series guided by Indigenous values: reciprocity, inclusion, curiosity, and humility. The four-part workshop series are designed in a way that you can learn, participate, and contribute in each workshop if you can’t…

May 2021: SoCent Funding & Resources

Sustainable Recovery Grant In response to COVID-19, a funding stream is available to support sustainability and resilience for the charitable sector. Successful applicants will receive one-time grant funding for 6-12 months of customized coaching on…

April 2021: SoCent Funding & Resources

Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant – New program criteria As of March 4, 2021: The program has been extended to August 31, 2021 or until funds are fully expended, whichever comes first Businesses…

March 2021: SoCent Funding & Resources

Rural Business and Community Recovery Rural communities in the Southern Interior of BC with populations under 25,000, and non-profit business support organizations serving those communities, can access funding to create up to 20 new Community…

February 2021: SoCent Funding & Resources

Launch Online Grant Program The Launch Online Grant program provides funding to B.C.-based business to create an online shop and/or improve their e-commerce experience to attract new local customers and expand to new markets. Who…