Deadline: 19-Feb-21
An announcement of the grant program has been made by the Carman Area Foundation that makes grants to a wide range of charitable groups – grants that benefit local communities.
The Carman Area Foundation is a community foundation established by an Act of Incorporation in 1998. The Foundation is a non-political, non-government organization, governed by a Board of Directors chosen from the communities the Foundation serves.
Funding Information
- Grants are made annually.
- Notwithstanding this, the Board may choose to defer payment or to carry forward payment, into subsequent years.
- Grants are made to registered charities.
- Recipient organizations must demonstrate a strong and committed board, fiscal responsibility and effective management.
- Grant recipients will be required to complete a grant report showing accountability for the use of the funds within one year. Failure to complete this report may result in denial of future fund applications.
- Projects must benefit primarily the people of the “Community” (defined as R.M.s of Grey, Roland, Dufferin, Town of Carman and the community of Sperling).
- Applicants must establish that there is a need for their project.
- Grants are awarded for definite purposes and for projects covering a specific period of time. Grants for ongoing operational funding are not preferred, but may be considered at the discretion of the Board.
- Applicants requesting funding for capital projects must demonstrate ongoing ability to operate and maintain the asset.
- Matching or challenge grants may be made in appropriate circumstances.
- Frequency of grants to any one organization may be limited in order to assure equitable access to support for all organizations.
- Grants to organizations that serve a broader community than that served by Carman Area Foundation may be considered if the proposed project is deemed to benefit the people in Carman Area Foundation communities.
- When approving grants, the Board may consider:
- The likelihood of the project to meet CAF donor wishes and interests.
- The ability of the applicant organization to fund its own activities.
- The vulnerability/need of the constituency that the application serves (e.g. children, seniors, persons with disabilities).
- The likelihood of the project proceeding without CAF funding.
- The question of whether CAF funding is crucial to the organization’s ability to leverage other support.
- The number of people who might potentially benefit.
- The influence the project may have on the future of the community.
- Geographic distribution of projects being adjudicated.
Preference
Preference is given to projects which:
- Benefit the whole community.
- Encourage more efficient use of community resources.
- Demonstrate new approaches and techniques in the solution of community problems.
- Promote cooperation and sharing among organizations, eliminating duplication of services.
- Effectively utilize volunteer participation.
- Strengthen an organization’s capacity to be sustainable.
Eligibility Criteria
- Only organizations that are classified as registered charities by Canada Revenue or organizations that fall under the umbrella of a municipal/town government may apply for a Foundation grant.
For more information, visit https://carmanareafoundation.com/application-information/