Deadline: 14-Feb-21
The City of Swift Current is seeking applications for the Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Support Grant to provide funds to local, non-profit and volunteer-based organizations whose sole purpose is to provide programs and services in the sport, culture or recreation sector.
Funds are available as a direct result of the sale of Saskatchewan Lotteries products. The funding is provided through local authorities throughout the province to assist them to maintain, improve and expand opportunities for people of all ages to derive the benefits from involvement in sport, culture and recreational programs and activities. For this reason, only those expenditures that can be directly related to the provision of programs and services will qualify for grant assistance.
The goal of this grant is to encourage and facilitate people getting involved in sport, culture and recreation activities. The Grant Program funding is divided into two sections:
Target Populations: A portion of the funding has been specifically allocated to encourage programs that serve the needs of various target groups. These target groups include individuals who are physically, mentally, emotionally, socially or financially disadvantaged. Organizations that serve or represent indigenous peoples, seniors, single parent families, women and youth at risk are also eligible to access this category of funding. Programs for these special populations may include only the specific interest group or may also include the general public.
Base Level Programs: Funding is available for projects which promote or provide sport, culture or recreation opportunities for residents of Swift Current. These endeavors are not focused on any specific group, but are designed for any citizen of Swift Current.
Eligibility Criteria
- The City of Swift Current distributes funds on an annual basis to local, non-profit and volunteer-based community groups that provide programs to the residents of Swift Current.
- Projects or programs must be offered between April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022.
- The applicant must be a local, non-profit organization who aim to provide sport, culture and/or recreation activities.
- Private individuals, specific teams or groups within an existing organization are not eligible for Community Grant funding.
- Expenditures must be directly related to the operation of a sport, culture or recreation activity within the City of Swift Current.
- The majority of participants (75%) directly benefiting from the project must reside in Swift Current.
- Organizations are encouraged to have appropriate insurance (both liability and participant) for any endeavors funded through this grant but it is not a requirement for eligibility.
- Any project, program or event must be designed and operated on a non-profit basis.
- Projects, programs or events for consideration should not duplicate existing services.
- Saskatchewan Lotteries must be publicly acknowledged by any organization receiving a grant during their promotion or acknowledgement of their activities.
For more information, visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/divisions/community-services/community-support-grant