The foundation is having an Community Tea April 28th from 2:00 – 4:00 at the Old Church in Smithers. At the tea you can meet the directors, learn about the foundation and win a grant for a local non-profit organization. Refreshments, snacks and entertainment will be provided.

At the event you can put your favourite nonprofit organization's name in a draw to have that organization win one of two $1250 grants.

• The draw for 2 prizes of $1250 will take place at 3:30
• The winning organization must be a non-profit or charity
• The foundation will work with the winner to complete a grant application that meet the requirements of the foundation
• Each attendee over 18 years of age will get one ballot  

Check out the latest projects that the BVCF 2017 Grants has proudly supported.  Go to Grants & Scholarships tab and click on "Projects funded by Grants" to learn more.  Congratulations to the 2017 BVCF Grant Recipients!

Danielle, Mel, Jackie

BV Naturalists Nature Diary

Mel Coulson, (BV Naturalists), Danielle Skerik and Jackie Wheatley, (BVCF), were on hand to celebrate the 2018 BV Naturalists Nature Diary at the Smithers Art Gallery on Friday night, Jan. 26.  Mel & Evi Coulson and a number of local talents, did an amazing job of organizing and putting together the beautiful art display both at the Gallery and thoughout the 2018 Nature Diary.  The diaries are going fast and if you have not picked one up yet, get one before it's gone.

The recipients of our 2017 bursaries and scholarships are now posted. Click on the grants and scholarships icon to read more about these outstanding young people.