In this issue: Mortgage burning celebrated by farmers and community, Ski club breaks ground on new lodge, Smithers welcomes 12 new homes, Upcoming intern information sessions and DYK: Community Development Application Process
Indigenous and
Local Government
Internships
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.
Numbers are updated daily.
For more key statistics please check out our annual report.
Annual ReportOf Trust Funds Invested In Projects
Since 2005
Of Partner Program Funds Administered
Since 2005
Projects Approved
Since 2005
Of Funds Committed To Projects
In 2023
Project Applications Received
In 2023
Project Applications Approved
In 2023
BC Association of Farmers’ Markets receives $20,000 marketing grant to celebrate and market the delightful food produced, grown, made, and sold at farmer’s markets around the province. The Marketing Initiatives program assists with encouraging a community or region to take advantage of opportunities that support economic vitality and diversification.
View Project DetailsWe 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.
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.
Check Out The TeamNorthern 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.
