Kathy Barnett Leadership Grant

The Whistler Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Kathy Barnett Leadership Grant. This grant is designed to support individuals actively contributing to local charitable and non-profit organizations by providing funding for professional development opportunities to enhance their leadership skills.

📖 About the Grant

The Whistler Community Foundation (WCF) Leadership Grants aim to:

• Support individuals involved in local charitable and non-profit organizations.
• Provide funding for professional development opportunities to enhance leadership skills.

🎁 Benefits

• Total funding pool: $10,000
• Maximum grant amount: $5,000 per recipient

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Kathy Barnett Leadership Grant, applicants must:

• Be a woman, Two Spirit, gender-diverse, non-binary, or trans person residing in Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, or Mt Currie areas.
• Work or volunteer for a registered charity with the CRA or a non-profit registered with BC Societies.
• Exhibit community involvement, leadership, consideration for others, and outstanding personal qualities.
• Preferably pursue opportunities related to journalism or business.
• Wish to pursue a professional development opportunity, such as:
  • Post-secondary education
  • Workshops
  • Seminars
  • Other educational opportunities
• Use the skills and experiences gained to improve the quality of life in the Whistler, Pemberton, or Mt Currie areas.
• Have lived and worked in the area for at least one year and plan to remain in or return to the area after completing the program.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 30 January, 2026
• To apply, visit the application portal.

📄 Additional Resources

• View the Leadership Grants Application Guide 2026 for detailed information.

For more information, visit the official website of the Whistler Community Foundation.

• Total funding pool: $10,000
• Maximum grant amount: $5,000 per recipient