Project grants available to people under 25

People under the age of 25 can receive a $2,000 grant for projects that help the community.

The Youth Initiative Grants are being offered by the United Way Southern Interior BC, GenNext Kelowna and the Central Okanagan Foundation.

Young people up to age 25 who are partnering with an organization to create positive change in their Okanagan or Similkameen community are eligible. The partner organization can be a school, church or charity.

The application deadline March 2.

Last year’s recipients included Enactus Okanagan College for its Green Screen and Silver Surfers programs, and CRIS Adaptive Adventures for a scavenger hunt, as well as the YMCA youth advisory council.

Application packages are available online at unitedwaysibc.com/ how-we-help/kids/youth-initiative-grants/

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