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StellerImpact

StellerImpact

Legacy Level Impact

We built this program for those working on bigger projects – one-off projects, special projects – any of the above, really. We know there are many great groups taking many great steps forward, and it is our hope to be a part of that whenever possible. The purpose of StellerImpact grants is to help fund projects that are planned and ready to roll. Projects that have longevity, other sources of funding, relevance to the places we live, and are of benefit to a broad group of people.

Grants are a huge part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, which has been built from years of experience and feedback from our members, staff, and even our Member Advisory Committees. This program reflects the values and priorities of our communities, ensuring that we can make meaningful contributions to initiatives that matter most.

The StellerImpact Grant application will be open from July 15th to September 15th, 2024, and we hope to hear from as many great initiatives as possible. No project is too big or too small for this one – so please, if you are part of moving something forward, let us know what you are up to, and how much of a difference it will make.

The StellerImpact program has been built to fund projects and initiatives in the range of $1,000 to $5,000.

StellerImpact Grants


Applications are closed.

Next round of applications open July 2025.

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2024 Grants

City Project Title Description
Cranbrook Ground Floor Coworking Space Build switch-adapted toys for kids with disabilities.
Fernie Fernie Pride Society Relaunch Elk Valley Youth Pride Project for 2SLGBTQ+ youth.
Cranbrook Cranbrook Arts Expand low-cost arts programs for underserved groups.
Cranbrook Rocky Mountain Metis Association Engage Metis youth in wilderness and cultural activities.
Sparwood Elk Valley & Area Hospice Install Wind Phones to support grief processing in nature.
Fernie Fernie Women's Resource Centre Operate Jaffray Play Group for young children and caregivers.
Fernie FIRE Fernie Adaptive Snowsports Provide adaptive ski lessons and equipment for disabled youth.
Cranbrook Cranbrook Boys and Girls Club Create a neurodiversity advocacy group led by youth.
Elkford Elkford Trails Alliance Build an 8km loop trail for all-season, non-motorized use.
Elkford Elk Valley Seniors Housing Society Sustain Meals on Wheels program for seniors.
Castlegar Circle of Indigenous Nations Society Establish a health treatment room for Aboriginal people.
Castlegar Kootenay Doukhobor Historical Society Improve storage and accessibility of artifacts.
Castlegar The Valley View Golf Club Replace greens mower to maintain course quality.
Slocan Valley Slocan Community Library Society Upgrade furniture to better serve community and volunteers.
Slocan Valley West Kootenay Football Club Upgrade soccer equipment for youth programs.
West Boundary Phoenix Mountain Alpine Ski Society Update snowboard rentals for safety and accessibility.
Slocan Valley Slocan Valley Rail Trail Society Purchase a flail mower to improve trail safety and accessibility.
Slocan Valley Slocan River Streamkeepers Monitor water quality in creeks affected by forest fires.

2023 Grants

City Project Title Description
Castlegar Ecolink Launch a passenger bridge feasibility study through the Rotary Sunrise Club in Castlegar.
Castlegar Kootenay Robusters Dragon's Den Construct a new boat shed to support the Kootenay Robusters Society's paddling programs.
Slocan Valley Mount Sentinel Performance and Media Academy Sponsorship Drive Support performing arts and media in the acquisition of film equipment for studnet programs. 
Slocan Valley Soccer Equipment Upgrades Expand access to organized soccer for rural youth through West Kootenay Football Club.
West Boundary Raised Garden Beds Develop community gardening spaces to promote food security with Midway Community Garden.
West Boundary Event Equipment Provide new equipment to support accessibility to events for all at the local West Boundary ski hill. 
Cranbrook Indigenous Youth Hockey Skills + Family Skate Program Offer skating and hockey programs for Indigenous families with Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Child and Family Service Society.
Cranbrook Symphony Concert at St. Eugene / Aq'am community Host classical music events with the Ktunaxa Nation.
Cranbrook Accessible Community Arts Program Provide inclusive art workshops for local groups through Cranbrook and District Arts Council.
Elkford Elkford Bike Park Beautification Improve bike park facilities for youth and families through Elkford Biking Club.
Elkford Jump to it! Upgrade skating facilities to support recreational and competitive skaters with Elkford Skating Club.
Fernie Kindergym Fernie - FreePlay Fund Provide accessible play equipment for young children with The Kindergym Society.
Fernie UPLIFT Inclusive Summer Camps Offer summer camps promoting inclusion for children with diverse needs through UPLIFT Community Support Association.
Fernie BaseCamp Support snowmobile staging and storage area for safety gear. 
Sparwood Recreational Trail Restoration Repair and maintain local trails for year-round use with Elk Valley Adventure and Dirt Riders Society.

Key Areas of Focus

Community Building
Community Building
Education & Financial Literacy
Education & Financial Literacy
Family & Youth Programs
Family & Youth Programs
Health & Recreation
Health & Recreation
Arts and Culture
Arts and Culture
Regional Quality of Life
Regional Quality of Life

Keys to a successful application 

At StellerVista, we want to support your success. Here are a few things you can add to your application to help make it successful: 

  • Be clear on your objective
  • Show leadership
  • Introduce your team
  • Demonstrate how your goals align with StellerVista's
  • Allow enough time for the application to be processed
  • Be clear on what your success looks like

Ineligible applicants 

Support is generally not given to the following types of projects and organizations:

  • Government entities
  • Political parties
  • For profit organizations
  • Causes which carry a religious bias or other religious activities
  • Private businesses (could support an event supported by the private business if it is valued by membership)
  • 100% operating or administrative costs, wages, retroactive funding, deficit reduction
  • Donations that are outside trade area that do not benefit the cooperative moment
  • Requests from national organizations or organizations that do not provide a direct benefit to StellerVista communities
  • Individual pursuits or interests that are primarily for personal gain

StellerStarts

We developed StellerStarts as an accessible grant program to help local groups make local efforts happen. funding in this category ranges from $100 to $500, and the program is open for applications April 1 - May 31.
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