NKDF - Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society

07/30/2026

The Burns Lake Farmers' Market has a new space for visitors to sit and relax! NKDF - Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund is pleased to provide funding that was used to purchase a large event tent and picnic tables. The Burns Lake Farmers' Market takes place summer Fridays 10:00am – 3:00 pm. Drop by and let us know what you think of the new seating area.

07/29/2026

A big thank you to the Fraser Lake Menshed Society for the hospitality and the tour! NKDF - Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society is pleased to contribute $13,000 towards a project to update the meeting space and transform the Men's Shed bathrooms into a larger, accessible space. If you are in Fraser Lake drop by the Men's Shed storefront open Tuesdays and Fridays 10:00am to 4:30pm.

07/28/2026

Some fabulous photos from the 2026 Vanderhoof International Airshow this past weekend! NKDF - Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society contributed $45,000 towards this community event. We hope everyone had a wonderful time!

06/09/2026

We have an exciting announcement! We have $615,000 available in grant funding for infrastructure projects, capacity building projects such as events, workshops and marketing, and planning and research projects. If you are a non-profit within our investment area, we want to hear from you! Our next application deadline is July 31, 2026. Full updated program guidelines and details on the application process at our Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society website. https://www.nkdf.org/how-to-apply/program-guidelines

06/03/2026

May was a fantastic month with the Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society Board approving $156,136 for eight new projects!
Ride Burns: $41,200 for the Novice Downhill Trail project.
Stellat'en First Nation: $40,000 for Marianne Louise Memorial Hall Restoration Phase 2.
Saik'uz First Nation: $30,000 for design drawings for the Community Sports Field Renewal project.
The Fraser Lake Men's Shed: $13,000 for renovations.
Lakes District Fall Fair: $11,836 for Fair Grounds Improvements project and $7,500 for Admin Capacity support.
Chinook Emergency Response Society: $7,500 for safety and firefighting equipment for the Emergency Response Trailers.
Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce: $5,1000 for the Farmers' Market project.

NKDF Chair Rod Holland says, "We are delighted to support these strong community projects that provide recreational opportunities, support cultural spaces, and assist with emergency preparedness. It is gratifying to play a continued role in the development and enhancement of the region."

Full media release here: https://www.nkdf.org/news/106/29/Nechako-Kitamaat-Development-Fund-Grants-156136-for-Eight-New-Projects

06/02/2026

This past year the Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society Board of Directors awarded $431,306 in grants- our highest total in the last five years - for twenty-five new projects. We are so excited to support these strong projects and our communities!
The complete annual report can be downloaded at our website https://www.nkdf.org/news-and-reports/annual-reports

05/25/2026

Did you know that Southside Health & Wellness Centre now offers certified First Aid training?
NKDF Directors dropped by Southside Health & Wellness Centre for a tour and to check out the new first aid training equipment. NKDF - Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society is proud to contribute funding for these first aid trainer kits.
What a fabulous facility with outstanding staff!

04/30/2026

04/07/2026

Grants awarded! At the final Board meeting of the funding cycle, NKDF - Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society directors approved $127,412 in funding for five new projects.

The Vanderhoof International Airshow Society was granted $45,000 to help host the 2026 Airshow on July 25-26, 2026.

The Nechako Senior Citizens Society received $40,000 for the Connaught Place renovation project.

The Endako Rod and Gun Club was granted $25,000 to build two berms to enhance the safety of the shooting range.

The Vanderhoof Flying Club was awarded $9,912 to purchase a replacement engine for the Flying School instruction aircraft.

In the Under $7,500 Grants Program, Rip'n the North Bike Club was granted $7,500 for the Trail Revitalization project.

NKDF Chair Rod Holland says, "we are thrilled to invest in these projects that celebrate community, expand recreational opportunities and provide support for our residents. Projects such as these play a crucial role in strengthening the places we call home."

For the full press release and more details on these projects please visit: https://www.nkdf.org/news/105/29/Nechako-Kitamaat-Development-Fund-Grants-127412-for-Projects-in-Vanderhoof-and-Fraser-Lake

03/31/2026

We were in Fraser Lake this month to present a cheque to the Mouse Mountain PAC. We were delighted to see all the students with their new cross country ski equipment.
It is so gratifying to see the huge smiles from the kids and the pure enjoyment.
It makes it easy for us to say yes to granting funds for these types of recreational projects.