LATEST NEWS

April 02

Northern Development Initiative Trust pleased to welcome Tahltan NST Busing as BC Bus North Operator

Prince George, B.C. — Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) is proud to announce that Tahltan NST Busing Ltd. (TNST), is the successful applicant and new operator for BC Bus North, starting April 1, 2026. BC Bus North is a provincially- funded service delivering safe, reliable and affordable bus transportation throughout northern BC. NDIT allocates the funding and manages the project.  “We are pleased to welcome Tahltan NST Busing as the new operator of BC Bus North. This is a clear …

Read More
March 04

Second-Generation Board Member Joins the Trust

For the first time in the Trust’s 21-year history, the daughter of a previous Board member has been appointed to the Board of Directors.

Read More
November 07

Northern Development fully allocates funds available through regional accounts

10 grants totalling $1.7M approved to support community projects from Tumbler Ridge to Taku River Tlinlngit First Nation to strengthen local and regional economies and increase liveability.

Read More
July 29

Nearly $1M in grant funding approved by Northern Development’s Board

Five economic development projects throughout Northern B.C. will receive the investments, benefitting people and communities.

Read More
June 25

Chief Leah Stump appointed to Northern Development’s Board

Nazko First Nation Chief Leah Stump is the newest appointee to the Northern Development Board. She fills outgoing director Alison Hoskin’s role.

Read More
May 12

Northern Development approves $1.2 million to catalyze seven community development projects

On April 30, the Northern Development Board of Directors approved $1,171,190 in grant funding for seven economic development projects throughout its service region. From Lytton First Nation in the south to Dawson Creek in the north, all the approved projects will support community resiliency through impactful funding.

Read More

MEDIA CONTACT

Northern Development Initiative Trust
info@northerndevelopment.bc.ca

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.

View Programs Check Your Eligibility

"Soccer has been a large part of our community for many, many years and we now offer space for youth players from 3 to 18 years old, as well as adult leagues. Now serving 550 players, the Soccer Association worked tirelessly over the past number of years to fulfill their vision of a Soccer Park."

Werner Heine, Director, 100 Mile House and District Soccer Association

Saulteau First Nations warmly welcomes interns - throw back to 2021.

In 2021, Saulteau First Nations welcomed their second intern through the Trust's internship programs. The working relationship has been mutually beneficial to the intern and host nation.

View Story