The Fernie Alpine Resort Community Summit Fund has recently provided support to another six projects this fall, bringing the total donation amount to $39,550 since the Fund’s inception in the spring of 2007.

The Fernie Alpine Resort Community Summit Fund is a $150,000, 5-year initiative that aims to enhance the community of Fernie by supporting sustainable local projects.

“We can really see the positive effect this Fund is having on the local community,” says Matt Mosteller, Senior Director of Business Development for Fernie Alpine Resort, “We have been thrilled with the continued response and look forward to continuing to build partnerships with local groups and organizations.”

The most recent Community Summit Fund recipients include:
·         The Bear Aware Program
·         A Taste of Fernie
·         Fernie Secondary School “Challenge Day”
·         Fernie Ghostriders Junior Hockey Club
·         College of the Rockies
·         Emily Brydon Youth Foundation Golf Tournament

The Fernie Alpine Resort Community Summit Fund has funded over 30 local projects, including a $20,000 commitment towards the new playground at Isabella Dicken Elementary School.

All local organizations, groups and charities are eligible for the program. Grant applications are typically reviewed by the Community Summit Fund committee approximately every three months. To be eligible, a written application must be completed, outlining the following: the background / history of the beneficiary organization; a description of the Project receiving the grant; and date / timeline of the project in question. Applications are available for download at www.skifernie.com/summitfund .