Apply to the Community Enhancement Fund Program

What is the Community Enhancement Fund (CEF)?
The CEF provides grant funding to non-profit organizations, community groups, and registered societies based in Pemberton that run programs, events, or services benefiting Village residents. Businesses are not eligible for this funding.

Applications are accepted year-round, subject to available funding. 

Two Funding Streams Available:

• Community and Social Development: Supports projects related to sports, recreation, education, health, arts and culture, accessibility and inclusion, and community development.

• Speĺkúmtn Community Forest Vision and Values: Provides funding for organizations and Initiatives that further reconciliation and strengthen relationships between Líl̓wat Nation and Village of Pemberton through connection to the land, good stewardship, and economic opportunity and support the following shared community values:
  • community relationships and social responsibility 
  • environmental stewardship, wildlife conservation and habitat enhancement, watershed protection
  • economic viability and giving back to the community
  • culture, outdoor lifestyle, recreation, connection between land and people, and connection to nature

Evaluation Priorities:
Council may prioritize requests that:

• deliver significant community benefits or fill a community need,
• leverage additional funding to deliver benefits of a value greater than the requested funding amount,
• deliver programs, events, or services that are accessible and welcoming to all, or
• benefit a large number of community residents.

Application Process Overview:
Applicants must submit a written request (either using the official form or a letter to Mayor and Council), including the following information:

• the name and contact details of the organization and of the applicant;
• a description of the organization and confirmation of status as non-profit, community group, or society;
• description of the initiative for which funding is sought including information regarding proposed start and end dates, objectives, deliverables, volunteer involvement, and benefits the initiative will bring to the community;
• if applying under the Speĺkúmtn Community Forest Vision and Values funding stream, a description of how the initiative supports the vision and values;
• if applying under the Community and Social Development funding stream, a description of how the initiative supports the objectives of the funding stream;
• the amount of grant funding requested;
• program, event, or organization budget including details of the initiative’s expenses and revenues including other sources of funding;
• letters of support for the applicant and for the initiative; and
• any other details that will assist Council in evaluating the application.

What Happens Next:

1. Village staff review the application and may request more information.

2. Complete applications are scheduled for consideration at the next regular Council meeting. Applicants are encouraged to attend to answer potential questions.

3. At the meeting, Council may:

   • support the funding request as presented,

   • support the funding request with conditions,

   • offer an amount of funding less than or more than the requested amount,

   • request additional information before deciding, or

   • deny the funding request

For detailed funding criteria, financial documentation requirements, and reporting guidelines, please download the Community Enhancement Fund Policy 

Complete the Village of Pemberton Bursary Application

The Village of Pemberton Bursary is a financial award of $3000 which recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding citizenship, leadership, volunteerism and who intend to pursue post secondary education.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for the Village of Pemberton Bursary, students must fulfill the following criteria:

• be a resident of the Village of Pemberton
• be graduating from Pemberton Secondary School the year of application
• be entering part-time or full-time first-year studies at a post-secondary institution
• demonstrate leadership, involvement in extra-curricular and community activities, and sound academic record.

Completed applications are due April 30 of the graduating year.

The successful applicant will be required to submit:

• proof of acceptance to a post secondary institution
• brief biographical outline for publication in Village media
• a Letter of Experience (to be submitted after the student's first year of studies).

Decision Make Criteria

Council will review the applications at an In Camera Meeting following the submission deadline and award the Bursary based on established selection criteria. Village Staff will inform Pemberton Secondary School Administration of Council's decision two weeks prior to the Pemberton Secondary School Graduation Ceremony. A Village representative will present the award at the Pemberton High School Graduation Ceremony. The Bursary will be conditional upon students receiving acceptance to a post secondary institution.

To avoid a perceived conflict of interest, Council members with children who have made application for the Bursary may choose to excuse themselves from the In Camera meeting when the applications are considered.

Should Council be in a position where they are unable to agree upon a single, clear recipient of the award based upon the above criteria, Council reserves the right to split the total value of the award between two successful recipients.

Student Application Form

Please fill out this application carefully according to the instructions given. If additional room is required, you may attach up to two (2) extra sheets and include them with your application.

As per the Application Criteria, please ensure you submit the following with this application:

• completed online application
• academic transcripts for Grades 11 and 12
• a cover letter detailing your career goals
• two letters of reference attesting to your character and providing reasons to support consideration of your application (from coach, teacher, instructor, supervisor, employer, community group leader etc).