Deadline: 26-Aug-22
Are you interested in creating some new and innovative community programs or initiatives? Applications to the Chestermere Community Grant Funding Program is now open for 2022.
The purpose of Community Grants is to support community organizations that facilitate local activities which enhance amenities in sports and recreation, arts, culture, history and projects that promote the social well-being of the residents of Chestermere.
Funding Information
- Funding is awarded annually and is subject to annual budget approval by Chestermere City Council. $280,000 is available for allocation in 2022.
Eligibility Criteria
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The project/program/service/event must:
- Primarily serve Chestermere residents.
- Be open to the public and/or allow reasonable public access.
- Demonstrate the need for financial assistance and that adequate funding from other sources is not available.
- Demonstrate active fundraising efforts.
- Not be eligible for funding through other City based grant funding sources – United Way/Chestermere Partnership, Family & Community Support Services and/or Vitality Grants.
- Not duplicate existing project/program/service/event within the community.
Ineligible Applicants
- Education, government or political institutions;
- Organizations that are in arrears of payments with the City of Chestermere;
- Organizations that have failed to report on previous City grant funding commitments.
Evaluation Criteria
- Applications are evaluated by the Community Grant Funding Adjudication Committee against a number of criteria. Recommendations are then presented to Council for final ratification.
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Evaluation criteria include:
- Alignment with Council strategic priorities.
- Community need and support for the project.
- Effectiveness of the strategy and implementation plan.
- Value demonstrated in the budget.
- For events of a municipal, provincial or national significance, expectation of economic and/or public relations benefit to the City.
For more information, visit Chestermere City Council.
For more information, visit https://chestermere.ca/communitygrants