Abandoned quarry revived to produce benefits for agriculture and new jobs

June 2025 NEWSLETTER

Input sought from SMEs about funding opportunities, The Osprey Nest welcomes tenants, continued growth on the horizon for gold-winning communications agency, an indoor climate control system benefits Prince Rupert museum, a new resource for applications, and an update on our team.

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2024 Annual Report

$18.9 million invested through the
dedicated vision and work of proponents from across
the service region and beyond.
New Festival Plaza lights up Fort St. John’s downtown
Atlin Recreation Centre adds accessibility features
Northwest B.C. tourism organizations create new marketing campaign in response to COVID-19 restrictions
Cultivating a learning environment

ABOUT NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT

The Northern Development Initiative Trust board, regional advisory committees and staff have a passion for growing the economy of central and northern British Columbia. When the Premier of British Columbia announced the Northern Development Initiative Trust, it was on the premise that, “The best economic development decisions for the North should be made in the North.”

Northern Development is an independent, non-profit corporation; a catalyst stimulating economic growth through investments in grassroots, community-led projects.

For more key statistics please check out our annual report.

Annual Report

APPLY FOR FUNDING

Northern Development offers a range of funding programs suited to a diverse set of economic development priorities in central and northern British Columbia. Please review our programs and get in touch with us if you have any questions or need any assistance in determining which program is best suited to your needs.

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TRI-ANNUAL CORE PROGRAM INTAKE DATES

January 31
April 30
July 31

Community Places
Cultural/Economic/Recreation Infrastructure
Main Street Revitalization – Planning/Capital
Marketing Initiatives
Northern Housing Incentive

FUNDING PROCESS DOCUMENTS

Funding Program Matrix Application Process Post-Approval Process for
Community Development Projects

IMPORTANT DATES

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OUR TEAM

Northern Development Initiative Trust has a team comprised of a volunteer board of thirteen directors that is supported by a team of professionals centrally located in Prince George, B.C. Of the thirteen directors, eight are elected local government representatives, two from each of the four regions. Five of the directors are appointed by the Province of British Columbia based on their previous business leadership abilities to round out the board. The staff members have a wealth of career experience in both the public and private sectors in central and northern B.C.

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SUCCESS STORIES / EXPLORE OUR REGION

We encourage you to explore hundreds of project success stories and to connect with the people who are building their communities and a stronger regional economy throughout central and northern British Columbia, Canada. Join us in celebrating these successes as we move towards a sustainable future in the vibrant, growing region that is our home.

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