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Community Foundation of South Okanagan Similkameen funding applications accepted until July 24

Emergency Community Support Funding available to organizations within the region

There is still time to apply for Emergency Community Support Funding through the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen.

The deadline for applications is July 24.

The funding is for various community projects.

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Projects must address a well-being need caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

They must serve one or more vulnerable groups such as seniors, those with disabilities, veterans, newcomers, refugees, women, children, youths, LGBTQ2 people, Indigenous people and racialized people.

The work must be completed by March 31, 2021.

Those who have a project that matches the criteria are urged to apply online at cfc-fcc.smapply.ca/prog/ECSF/.

Applications will be assessed on a weekly rolling basis, with the closing date on July 24.

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