The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen delivered more than $1 million in three grant cycles during the first quarter of 2025.
The funding went to organizations in communities in the region.
“We traditionally disburse funding through our Foundation grant program in the first quarter of each year,” says Kevin Ronaghan, community Investments manager with the Community Foundation.
“In 2025, we were fortunate to add disbursements from the Okanagan Prosperity Fund and The City of Penticton’s Municipal Grant Program to the mix.”
The foundation grant program distributed more than $390,000 in grants to 48 community organizations.
The Okanagan Prosperity Fund is a one-time, $400,000 grant opportunity funded by the provincial government. Funds were distributed to support 13 organizations tackling poverty and enhancing social inclusion.
In addition, the community foundation delivered municipal grants on behalf of the City of Penticton. This was the first year of this program.
Nearly $227,000 was given to 34 organizations in Penticton.
“When we’re given additional opportunities to get much-needed financial resources out to organizations doing great things in our communities, we’ll find a way to make it work,” said Aaron McRann, chief executive officer of the community foundation.
“We’re honoured to play this role in helping to build a healthy, caring, inclusive, and thriving South Okanagan Similkameen region.”
