COLUMBIA BASIN TRUST – REVELSTOKE & CSRD AREA B AFFECTED AREAS & COMMUNITY INITIATIVES PROGRAM - 2015 APPLICATIONS

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1 Museums & Gallery Collective Marketing Community Futures Revelstoke

Collectively market Revelstoke’s Museums & Gallery to increase tourism driven economic benefits for the community 4,995 2,995

2 Food Security Coordinator Food Security Action Team

Coordinate and implement community-wide food security initiatives identified in the Revelstoke Food Security Strategy 30,000 30,000

3 Exhibit Enhancements Revelstoke Heritage Railway Society

Increase the Railway Museum’s historical presentation through research, improved & expanded exhibits & technology to increase visits 40,700 17,000

4 RPAC lobby improvement & Tech training Revelstoke Arts Council

Provide signage and lobby improvements at the performing arts centre, and develop a theatre technician training program 30,000 15,000

5 Infrastructure in Mountain Bike Areas Revelstoke Cycling Association

Expansion and improvement of mountain bike infrastructure and trail networks in the Revelstoke Area 42,000 30,000

6 Nordic Ski Facilities Upgrades Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club

Complete trail lighting, enclose pole barn/snowmobile shed, install rubber tiles in ski league room, install weather station and web camera 36,250 30,375

7 Coworking Facility Revelstoke Coworking

Renovate and establish a central space for entrepreneurs, freelancers & remote employees to work and network in a shared office experience 29,100 29,100

8 Visitor Information Centre Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce

Increase the staffing levels and expand the operating hours of the new Visitor Information Centre to ensure a high level of service to visitors. 121,000 10,000

9 Legion Facility Renovation Royal Canadian Legion Branch 46

Install new basement flooring, two new dishwashers, two new air conditioners and a new cooler. 18,800 8,400

10 Interactive Dance Awareness Programming SQx Danza

Use dance, sport, acrobatics & teamwork to promote leadership, selflessness and anti-bullying in an innovative learning environment 133,280 4,000

11 Strengthen Partnerships & Incr. Capacity Revelstoke Arts Council

Increase the number of partnerships with non-profit groups in Revelstoke to further enhance the Arts Council’s work 136,100 26,000

12 Archival Heritage Project Revelstoke Museum & Archives Assoc.

Catalogue and make accessible recently acquired archival material and create research guides. 31,620 25,000

13 Carousel of Nations Revelstoke Multicultural Society

Celebrate Revelstoke’s multicultural diversity – ethnic food, interactive cultural displays, entertainment workshops and children’s activities. 15,750 7,000

14 Forest Heritage Tourism Destination BC Interior Forestry Museum

Become a significant contributor to the Revelstoke economy as a forest heritage tourist destination. 30,950 25,000

15 Community Aboriginal Facilitator Start Up School District 19

Hire a community-based aboriginal facilitator to identify & address needs of aboriginal residents 7,500 7,500

16 2015 RVAS Exhibition Program Revelstoke Visual Arts Society Promote the work of local artists by installing 16 new exhibitions in 2015 48,400 22,000

17 Exhibit Promotion and Programming Revelstoke Museum & Archives Assoc.

Promote new exhibits at Revelstoke Museum & Archives and to develop related school material and programs. 13,140 6,000

18 Youth Theatre Project Flying Arrow Productions

Professional theatre practitioners mentor children and youth in theatre skills to create two professional quality productions 30,000 15,000

19 Leap Land & Early Learning Programs Revelstoke Community Childcare Society

Provide early childhood development programs including Leap Land Indoor Playground facilitation. 27,000 15,000

20 Youth Services Community Connections

Provide a continuum of services to youth in collaboration with local agencies and organizations 50,956 25,000

21 Summer Day Camp Community Connections

Provide an opportunity for children (age 6-11) especially those with special needs to have a fun and meaningful summer 54,600 25,000

22 Youth Create Change – “Me to We’ project Revelstoke Secondary School

Enable youth to participate in the 2015 We-Day trip and participate in related social responsibility activities, empower youth to make change 9,500 6,500

23 Centre of Learning Community Support Okanagan College

Strengthen support for Adult learners with free study/tutor space, course support, exam services, advising, etc. 10,380 4,030

24 Community Training Subsidies Okanagan College

Reduce financial barriers for individuals and non-profit organizations that require training. 21,133 12,000

25 Screen Smart Challenge Week Revelstoke Board of Education #19

A week of free activities for families to better understand the negative effects of screen media & manage ‘screen time’ at home & at school 4,500 3,500

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26 Affordable Rental Housing Initiative Revelstoke Community Housing Society

Unforeseen cost increases to construct a 12 unit affordable rental housing project for low income residents with 4 accessible units. 150,000 30,000

27 Social Justice Advocate Community Connections

Provide services to residents who are marginalized by poverty, illiteracy, age or disability to ensure equal access to basic needs 35,500 20,000

28 Food Bank Community Connections

Provide year round food assistance, resources and services to support children families & seniors that live in poverty or are working poor. 182,000 40,000

29 Hospice Volunteers & Resources Revelstoke Hospice Society Recruiting and training volunteers. 13,500 8,700

30 Senior’s Volunteer Coordinator Revelstoke Senior Citizens Association

Implement and develop volunteer-based programs to meet specific needs of seniors, 26,950 15,000

31 Moving Forward Revelstoke Women’s Shelter Society

Provide support to ensure women & their children can successfully live in the community after fleeing violent relationships. 28,300 6,000

32 Public Outreach Events Avalanche Canada

Deliver three public outreach events: Early Season Staying Alive, mid season Shreduction, & Snowmobile Safety. 4,670 3,000

33 LGBTQ Raising Awareness Safe Spaces Revelstoke Society

Raise awareness of experiences common to the Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender & Queer community. 5,100 5,100

34 Update Resource Guides City of Rev. Social Development Committee

Update the Revelstoke Seniors Resource Guide (2010) and the Revelstoke Newcomers Guide (2012) with current information 13,380 13,380

35 Gatekeeper Program Phase 2 Revelstoke Community Response Network

Train businesses and organizations about how to make proper referrals for adults experiencing abuse, neglect or self-neglect. 6,450 6,450

36 Skating Club Board Capacity Revelstoke Skating Club Purchase a laptop and Sage 50 software 1,729 1,400

37 Kovach Park Playground Revitalization Revelstoke Community Childcare Society

Revitalize Kovach Park children's playground by installing safe, developmentally appropriate equipment 41,067 23,500

38 Outdoor Riding Arena – Replacement Selkirk Saddle Club Replace and upgrade existing outdoor riding arena 55,300 30,000

39 BCSSA Display Revelstoke Summer Swim Club

Purchase a LED display, stand and equipment to run the display for timing swimmers 32,230 7,992

40 Aquaducks Bleachers Revelstoke Summer Swim Club

Provide three, 3 rise, 15 foot length bleachers to the recreation centre to be used as City Staff see fit. 6,886 6,886

41 Ski Racing Equipment Revelstoke Ski Club

Update and improve equipment to host high level regional and provincial ski races, ongoing ski-race training and youth ski programs 18,745 12,500

42 Judo Club Equipment Revelstoke Judo Club Purchase 8 judo mats, 1 crash mat, 2 fitness balls and 2 agility ladders 2,960 2,460

43 Deadmans Creek Bridge Works Revy Riders Dirtbike Club

Modify donated bridge, install and secure to existing abutments at Deadman Creek to provide safe passage to riding areas 10,000 5,000

44 Introduction to Golf Revelstoke Golf Club

Purchase of equipment to grow the game of golf and offer a variety of introductory programs & instruction for youth and adults 20,800 19,300

45 Train Local Hockey Referees & Coaches Revelstoke Minor Hockey Train local referees and coaches and update policy manual. 4,676 3,176

46 Revelstoke Climbing Gym Revelstoke Climbing Coop

Build a climbing gym that will provide residents and tourists with a year-round climbing facility. 123,000 20,000

47 Youth Access & Outreach Project City of Revelstoke – Youth Liaison

Provide outreach and support for youth from low income families, to participate in sports, recreation & culture events. 8,800 5,800

48 Revelstoke Bear Aware Revelstoke Bear Aware Society

Deliver the Revelstoke Bear Aware Program with the mission to reduce conflict between people and bears 35,880 20,000

49 Energy Upgrade & Education Program North Columbia Environmental Society

Provide an energy audit, engineering model, cost-benefit analysis, & public workshop for energy-efficient retrofit options at Visual Arts Centre 6,000 5,000

50 Environmental Education for Youth & Adults North Columbia Environmental Society

Deliver a series of programs that give children and youth the opportunity to develop an understanding and respect for the natural environment 18,250 15,000

Project Total Funding 1,829,827 727,044