What We Do
The Central Okanagan Charitable Gaming Association assists not-for-profit organizations in the region answer questions around gaming funding applications, hosts workshops, and advocates with government for assistance that benefits local communities. A volunteer board of directors directs the society’s activities, and assists in providing workshops, attending the annual BC Association for Charitable Gaming conference and represents a range of not-for-profit groups through their own community volunteerism. The COCGA has been assisting NFPs in the central Okanagan, Thompson-Shuswap and Kootenays since 2003. To review the BC Community Gaming Grant program and guidelines, click here.
Our Trusted Affiliations
We work closely with our parent organization, the BC Association for Charitable Gaming. We are one of seven local community gaming grant groups spread across the province.
A Voice for BC Charities and non-profits
Detailed information about provincial workshops, annual conference, announcements of other funding such as the Recovery & Resiliency Fund administered by the Vancouver Foundation, and educational opportunities and benefits can all be found on the BCACG website.
Empowering Communities
Our mission is rooted in the empowerment of communities. We work towards creating opportunities for education, health, and sustainable livelihoods, recognizing that empowered communities are the architects of their own progress.
Upcoming Workshops
Annual Conference for BC Association for Charitable Gaming
Capital Grants Applications Now Open
Changes are coming to the online application portal in 2025 to improve the applicant experience. Check the BC Gaming website or subscribe to their News & Update page below.
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