The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) offers a variety of grants to support local initiatives and community development. These funding opportunities are available to eligible organizations and residents within the district’s boundaries depending on the policy for each grant and the benefiting area(s).
Applicants should submit grant applications at least 60 days before the event. If submitted later, processing and funding may not occur in time before the event. All grants follow the grant application process.
If you are interested in receiving funding for an upcoming project or community initiative, please read through this page for more information or contact grants@prrd.bc.ca.
Appearing as a Delegation
If you or your organization is interested in appearing before the Peace River Regional District board or a committee, please read through the Guidelines for Delegations. You must complete a Request to Appear as Delegation Form. Completed forms and questions can be submitted to prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca.
Delegations may present to the Regional Board via teleconference.
Grant Writer Services Program
The PRRD also provides support with applying for grants through the Grant Writer Services program. If you are interested in more information, please visit the Grant Writing Services webpage.
Regional Grants
Regional grants are approved by the Regional Board and support eligible organizations with projects, programs, services or initiatives that benefit multiple areas within the PRRD. These grants are funded through taxes and awarded based on established grant policies.
If you have any questions about regional grants, please contact grants@prrd.bc.ca or call 250-784-3200. All grant applications are to be submitted to prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca.
Electoral Area Grants
Electoral area grants are approved by the Rural Budgets Administration Committee (RBAC) and support the needs and unique opportunities in the rural communities of Electoral Area B, C, D and E. These grants assist community led capital projects, programs, services and/or initiatives that directly serve or benefit the rural communities within the Peace River Regional District.
Funding is provided through electoral area funding reserves or taxation is awarded in accordance with guidelines set out in each grant policy.
If you have any questions about regional grants, please contact grants@prrd.bc.ca or call 250-784-3200. All grant applications are to be submitted to prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca.
Acknowledging Funding
If your project or activity receives complete or partial funding from the PRRD, you must acknowledge that support. Make sure to follow these guidelines to recognize the grant provided properly. Thank you for helping us acknowledge the PRRD’s support.
Printed or Digital Materials
Please include the PRRD logo on all materials, such as documents, marketing items, reports, websites, apps and press releases. If possible, add a line like “Funded by the Peace River Regional District” or similar wording. For digital materials, make sure the PRRD logo links to the website at prrd.bc.ca.
Public Events
If you’re hosting a public event like a media conference, trade show or video production, please take a moment to verbally thank the PRRD for the support.
Posters, Flyers and Presentations
When space allows, include the PRRD logo and acknowledgment text on posters, flyers, educational materials, annual reports and PowerPoint presentations.
Brand Standards and Logo Files
Please review the Peace River Regional District’s Brand Standards Guide for logo and branding guidelines. To request logo files, email the PRRD Communications Department, including the project name, intended logo use (printed and/or digital) and project contact details. The department will send a link to download the Brand Kit. Email proofs of all applications featuring the PRRD logo or brand to the Communications Department.
Acknowledgment Text
Whenever the PRRD logo appears on printed or electronic materials, it must be accompanied by an acknowledgement text. Please use one of the following examples, choosing the option that best reflects the funding arrangement:
- General Funding:
- "Funded by the Peace River Regional District.”
- "This project is funded [in part] by the Peace River Regional District."
- "This project has been made possible [in part] by the Peace River Regional District."
- "We acknowledge the [financial] support of the Peace River Regional District."
Electoral Area Funding:
- "We acknowledge the [financial] support of Electoral Area “B” in the Peace River Regional District.”
- "We acknowledge the [financial] support of Electoral Area “C” in the Peace River Regional District.”
- "We acknowledge the [financial] support of Electoral Area “D” in the Peace River Regional District.”
- "We acknowledge the [financial] support of Electoral Area “E” in the Peace River Regional District.”
