City of Richmond: Parks, Recreation & Community Events in Canada

Deadline: 19-Oct-22

The City of Richmond is accepting applications for its Parks, Recreation & Community Events to be the most appealing, livable and well-managed community in Canada.

Goal

The goal of these Programs is to increase community capacity to benefit Richmond residents by assisting non-profit community organizations to deliver programs and services.

Objectives

To assist Council to facilitate the Council Strategic Plan
To improve the quality of life of Richmond residents through a wide range of beneficial community programs
To assist primarily Richmond-based community groups to provide beneficial programs to residents
To build community and organizational capacity to deliver programs
To promote partnerships and financial cost sharing among the City, other funders and organizations

Principles

Support the City’s Corporate Vision
Support non-profit organizations
Benefit Richmond residents
Maximize program benefits
Promote volunteerism
Build partnerships
Increase community capacity
Cost sharing and cost effectiveness
Enhance but not sustain programs and services
Promote user-pay when applicable
Innovation.

Eligibility Criteria

Who is Eligible
- Only registered non-profit societies (society incorporation number must be provided)
- The Society’s Board of Directors must approve of the application being submitted.
Who Cannot Apply
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Public and private schools including post-secondary educational institutions, or societies seeking funding for school-based programs
- Organizations that primarily fund other organizations (e.g., grants) or individuals (e.g., scholarships).
- Other, as determined by Council.
Purposes Eligible for Funding
- Grants may be used for the following purposes:
  - Operating Assistance: Regular operating expenses or core budgets of established organizations, including supplies and equipment, heat, light, telephone, photocopying, rent, and administrative salaries
  - Community Service: Specific programs or projects to deliver services to Richmond residents
  - Community Event: Neighbourhood or community-based events to enhance quality of life for Richmond residents