Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce Education Grant

Celebrating Local Success: Chamber to Award 2026 Education Grant from Endowment Fund

The Chamber is proud to announce the awarding of the 2026 Education Grant from its Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce Endowment Fund, held in partnership with the Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies.

This grant marks a meaningful milestone in our commitment to supporting local economic development, entrepreneurship, and workplace advancement right here in Cranbrook.

A Legacy That Supports Local Talent

Back in 2019, the Chamber launched this endowment fund with an initial investment of $10,000. The goal? To provide a perpetual, annual grant that empowers individuals connected to Chamber members to pursue business-related education at the College of the Rockies.

Fast forward to today, and we are thrilled to see that vision come to life.

“The members of the Chamber have created and contributed to this fund, and the credit belongs to them,” says Stacey Brensrud, Executive Director of the Cranbrook Chamber. “We’re incredibly proud to support education that directly fuels Cranbrook’s business community. This is just one example of the numerous ways that our members continually give back to Cranbrook.”

Who Can Apply?

The grant is open to:

Owners of Chamber-member businesses
Immediate family members of Chamber-member business owners
Individuals recommended by Chamber-member businesses
Individuals recommended by the Board of a Chamber-member non-profit organization

Recipients must apply the grant toward a business-related academic program, continuing education, or trades/industry-related course at the College of the Rockies. The funds must be used within 12 months of being awarded.

Application Portal Now Open.

Applications for the 2026 Education Grant is now open until June 10, 2026. The recipient will be selected by the College of the Rockies scholarship selection committee to ensure a fair, impartial process.

“We encourage anyone eligible to apply. The application is simple, and the support means so much to those striving to grow their careers and make a difference in Cranbrook’s business community,” says Brensrud.

Spread the Word!

Know someone who should be recognized and supported? Let them know that application portal is now open on the Chamber’s website for 2026. Completing the form is a quick process.

APPLICANT INFORMATION
Your name*
First Last
Your email address*
Your phone number*
(xxx)xxx-xxxx
Your mailing address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Please note that previous recipients cannot apply again.
Name of the business or non-profit organization associated with your application*
I understand that the business or non-profit organization must be a member in good standing of the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce.*
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Are you applying as:*
- Business Owner
- Immediate Family of Business Owner
- Individual Recommended by a Business Owner
- Individual Recommended by a Non-Profit Organization
If you are an immediate family member of a business owner, please state your relationship to the business owner.
If you are applying based on a recommendation, please provide the name of the business or non-profit representative:
First Last
What is their role and title?
What is their email address?
What is their phone number?
Proof of eligibility
Max. file size: 3 MB.

Please upload the recommendation letter. Proof of family relationship, if applicable, may be requested at a later time.
COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES PROGAM INFORMATION
The grant must be used within 12 months of being awarded to the recipient.
What type of course will the grant be applied toward?*
Have you already enrolled in a course at College of the Rockies?*
If yes, provide course name and description.
If no, provide the course name and description you intend to enrol in and apply the grant toward.
Expected Course Start Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
APPLICANT STATEMENT
Please describe how this course will support your professional goals:*
Provide as much detail as possible—thorough responses will help strengthen your application.
DECLARATION
I confirm that the information provided in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.*
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I understand that if awarded, the Education Grant must be applied toward eligible programming at the College of the Rockies and used within 12 months.*
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I consent to the use of my name and photograph, now and in the future, for the purposes of recipient announcements, promotion of the Education Grant, and related award ceremonies.*
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Name
First Last

Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce Education Grant

APPLICANT INFORMATION

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES PROGAM INFORMATION

APPLICANT STATEMENT

DECLARATION