British Columbia Donations and Community Project Fund
Centerra is proud to support community-based organizations local to our project sites in British Columbia. We are pleased to grant financial and in-kind contributions to organizations and/or projects either working in, or providing support for, our local communities.
We encourage applicants to carefully review the following eligibility criteria to determine whether your organization, program or project qualifies for funding from the sponsorship and donation program. Centerra has two community support programs: a sponsorship and donation program aimed at offering financial and in-kind contributions and a Community Project Fund for legacy projects that aim to achieve sustainable outcomes and that are innovating meeting a defined need within one of our local communities. If you have questions about your application or are unsure of what program to apply to please reach out to sustainabilty@centerragold.com.
Funding is designed to support our regional communities. We encourage you to ensure your project falls within the location parameters outlined below.
- Mount Milligan, Endako and Kemess: Burns Lake, Fort St James,
Fraser Lake, Houston, Kwadacha Nation, Mackenzie, McLeod
Lake Indian Band, Nadleh Whut’en, Nak’azdli Whut’en, Prince
George, Saik’uz First Nation, Stellat’en First Nation, Takla Nation,
Tsay Keh First Nation, Vanderhoof
Centerra will also consider applications that support provincial or
national initiatives, with preference given to projects that have impact
in host communities where we operate.
Donation & Sponsorship
After reviewing the donation and sponsorship criteria, please complete the online application here:
Donation & Sponsorship Request Form
Event Dates |
Applications Due |
Committee Application Review |
January 1 and March 31 |
November 30, the previous year |
December |
April 1 and June 30 |
February 28 |
March |
July 1 and September 30 |
May 31 |
June |
October 1 and December 31 |
August 31 |
September |
Event Dates: January 1 and March 31
Applications Due: November 30, the previous year
Committee Application Review: December
Event Dates: April 1 and June 30
Applications Due: February 28
Committee Application Review: March
Event Dates: July 1 and September 30
Applications Due: May 31
Committee Application Review: June
Event Dates: October 1 and December 31
Applications Due: August 31
Committee Application Review: September
Community Project Fund
Projects that contribute to healthy communities and support regional sustainability by investing in people and a diverse post-mining economy may be eligible for funding through our Community Project Fund (CPF). The CPF awards grants of up to $10,000 to groups and projects that that build the capacity of local community groups and/members and are focused on one or more of the following priority areas:
- Education and training – provision of education opportunities, resources and leadership training, especially in health and safety, technical and scientific fields
- Health – improving access to health services, including in particular, service for children and the elderly
- Environmental – funding of environment projects focusing on air, water, biodiversity and energy conservation
- Community – enhancing business development, employment activities, programs to assist vulnerable groups, and a sustainable economy
- Literacy – improving the various aspects of literacy in the region
Please read the Terms of Reference and review the Application Form (Word doc and Excel sheet) to determine if your project is eligible.
Application Deadlines - Please complete our online form and attach it to your application here:
Community Project Fund Request Form
Terms of Reference
Application for Funding
Budget Form
Project Start Date |
Applications Due |
Committee Application Review |
May-September |
March 1 |
April |
November-April |
September 1 |
October |
Project Start Date: May-September
Applications Due: March 1
Committee Application Review: April
Project Start Date: November-April
Applications Due: September 1
Committee Application Review: October
The Centerra Gold Community Scholarship
Centerra Gold is pleased to award students from our surrounding communities interested in the mining industry or related careers with the cost of attending post-secondary and continuing education opportunities. To apply, please click here:
Application Form
The Centerra Gold & Royal Gold Academic Award
Centerra Gold & Royal Gold are pleased to offer a two-year renewable award for $5,000 to assist students from Nak'azdli Whut'en, McLeod Lake and Takla Nation. To apply for The Centerra Gold & Royal Gold Academic Award for Indigenous Students please click here:
Application Form