Deadline: 15-Jun-23
The Town of Peace River is inviting applications for the Council Grants to Organizations Program.
The Town of Peace River recognizes the valuable contributions made by community organizations and volunteer groups to improve the well-being of the community and the quality of life for its residents. In recognition of these contributions, the Town is committed to providing assistance to such organizations through its municipal grant program. Support is provided each year from the Town’s operating budget to qualifying organizations through an established application process.
Funding Information
- The 2023 Operating Budget includes $35,000 for the Council Grants to Organizations program.
Funding Categories
- Community Development: The application should assist with hosting a significant local, regional, provincial, national, or international event within or near the Town of Peace River. Support may be given to significant key events that have a major role in facilitating community life and well-being.
- Organizations or events that promote economic development activities or initiatives will be considered more favourably.
- Special projects by organizations that have a favourable benefit to the Town may also be considered, which can include capital projects that are related to the hosting of an event.
- Recreation/Sport Development: The application should enhance development of initiatives that support healthy living through strategies, programs and activities. The initiatives may assist with participation in events of local, provincial, national or international significance. Preference will be given to the development of local events.
- Requests can include capital projects that relate to the development or implementation of local events.
Eligibility Criteria
- Consideration of applications will be given only if the Applicants meet the following criteria:
- The applicant is a not for profit community group, team, organization or association.
- The applicant has demonstrated the significant value and benefits that the project will have to the community by developed partnerships and volunteer opportunities.
- Applicants applying for grants must be in good standing with the Town of Peace River.
- Applicants will have completed previous, required final reports before new applications are considered.
- Applicants having an outstanding balance with the Town of Peace River are not eligible for a Council grant.
- Joint applications are acceptable and encouraged, however responsibility for the finances and accountability must be clearly defined.
- Retroactive funding for projects that have been completed will not be considered. Applicants assume the financial risk of the project as there is no guarantee the project will be funded.
For more information, visit Town of Peace River.