Osprey Community Foundation

Osprey Grant Intake Opens March 2nd

Apply Online March 2^nd – April 14th

This year’s Polka Dot Lantern Festival opened in a vibrant burst of colour and rhythm as Trinbagonian dancers and friends in brilliant red, winged costumes led the parade down Baker Street on the Friday night. This annual winter festival has become a true celebration of community connection year after year.

A group of seniors at Jubilee Manor browse through bins of books and library materials delivered right to their doorstep by a friendly, knowledgeable outreach librarian. Thanks to grant support, the library comes to them, turning an ordinary day into something warmly anticipated and deeply appreciated.

Local musician, Clinton Swanson’s saxophone clinic struck all the right notes this year, wowing a host of SD8 students. Thanks to the Selkirk Concert Society’s Youth Engagement Project, sounds of live jazz music filled the hallways, inspiring youth to be curious about instruments, music programs and the lives of professional musicians.

These stories highlight the vital role Osprey grants play each year here in Nelson, providing support to create meaningful experiences that help build healthy, vibrant communities.

Is your organization ready to turn a good idea into great impact? Osprey Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its annual granting cycle. We are encouraging problem-solvers and community champions who are ready to make a difference to apply online at ospreycommunityfoundation.ca March 2^nd – April 14^th, 2026

Funding streams available include:

Community Grants – open to innovative projects that address needs in our community and help build capacity and resilience.

BC Arts Legacy Grant – open to projects that create or perform a work of art in the discipline of Media Arts for 2026.

Sheba Seniors Grants – open to projects that support the physical and mental well-being of seniors in our community.

Neighbourhood Small grants – open to individuals of any age, experience or background to lead projects in building community.

New for 2026 – Registered non-profit organizations may now apply to the Foundation without a sponsorship arrangement with a qualified donee. Criteria and funding amounts vary for each granting stream so check for more details or give us a call at 250 352 3643 or email ed@ospreycommunityfoundation.ca