ABOUT US OUR PROGRAMS ONLINE APPLICATIONS PARTNER PROGRAMS PUBLICATIONS CONTACT US Splitrock Environmental Sekw’el’was builds online presence PLAID FRIDAY IS NOVEMBER 26 Learn more Northern Passenger Transportation Service: Northern Community Shuttle Program Cultivating a learning environment 2022 Internship Programs Local Government Internships First Nations Government Internships Decades-old hall in rural Lakes District serves as crucial staging area for wildfire response Northern B.C. analytical laboratory earns international accreditation 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. Numbers are updated daily. For more key statistics please check out our annual report. Annual Report $173.3M OF TRUST FUNDS INVESTED IN PROJECTS Since 2005 $233.7M OF PARTNER PROGRAM FUNDS ADMINISTERED Since 2005 4659 PROJECTS APPROVED Since 2005 $107.5M OF FUNDS COMMITTED TO PROJECTS In 2021 582 PROJECT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED In 2021 484 PROJECT APPLICATIONS APPROVED In 2021 FUNDING PROGRAM: MARKETING INITIATIVES REGION: CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN GRANT TOTAL: $20,000 FOOD FOR THOUGHT: MARKETING B.C.’S FARMERS’ MARKETS 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 Details 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. Search Stories View Project Map 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. Check Out The Team IMPORTANT DATES INTERN HOST APPLICATION DEADLINE JANUARY 07 2022 @ 11:59PMMULTIPLE REGIONS PRINCE GEORGE REGIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RAC) MEETING JANUARY 17 2022PRINCE GEORGE NORTHEAST REGIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RAC) MEETING JANUARY 21 2022NORTHEAST CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN/LILLOOET REGIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RAC) MEETING JANUARY 25 2022CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN/LILLOOET View All 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 SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Keep up to date with the latest news and success stories. Don't worry, you can unsubscribe at any time. HAVE A QUESTION? Feel free to reach out, we'd love assist you where ever we can. 301-1268 Fifth Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L3L2 info@northerndevelopment.bc.ca (250) 561-2525 Send Us a Message BY NORTHERNERS, FOR NORTHERNERS Working with communities, First Nations, local government and businesses to build a stronger North by investing in economic development in central and northern British Columbia, Canada. © Copyright 2021 Northern Development Initiative Trust Sitemap Terms of Use Privacy Policy Site by Relentless Love Northern BC is a movement connecting people with the independent locally-owned businesses that are the heart and soul of their communities.