Community Funding

Economic Development Committee

In 2004, Bulkley Valley Credit Union created an Economic Development Fund. These moneys are distributed through our four Economic Development Committees based in each of our branches. The purpose of the committees is to foster development in all of the communities that Bulkley Valley Credit Union serves. Committee members review written requests for funding for specific economic development projects from community groups, businesses, and individuals in each of our communities. If you are interested in learning more about the criteria and applying for funding or other support for your community project, we may be able to help. You can download our economic development request form here and mail, fax or bring it in to your local branch. Questions about criteria should be directed to the branch manager in your area. 

Some of the local projects that have benefited from our Economic Development Fund in the past few years are:

B.V. Farmers Market       
Bulkley Valley Economic Development Initiative    
Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce - Electronic Sign   
Burns Lake Community Charity Garden - Lakes Economic Development Association
Burns Lake Farmers Market          
Camp Caledonia Renovation Project           
Carpathian Ski Company       
College of New Caledonia Lakes District– Mining Industry Certificate Program  
Eye Candy Custom Cycles        
The Grendel Group – Program Building     
Lollyfoot Dog Treats        
Monster Ventures           
Plan B Brewery        
Pleasant Valley Community Market         
Reo Beacon Classic Theatre - Lakes District Theatre Society   
Rose Lake Community Hall         
Round Lake Community Association      
Skeena Bakery Project       
Smithers Community Services Association – Volunteer Smithers  
Story Teller’s Foundation         
Topley Community Club – Revitalization Project     
Upper Skeena Development Centre       
Wetzinkwa Community Forest