Deadline: 2-Oct-20
The Sylvan Lake is inviting applications for the Recreation, Culture & Tourism Grants Program for festivals, events, sporting events and programs.
These projects should address community needs, drive tourism, and provide an economic spin-off for the community through visitor spending.
If a request falls within one of the categories below, it will not be considered:
- Operating expenses
- Debt funding
- Duplicated services
- Equipment (player’s equipment, jerseys, team uniforms, etc.)
- Endowments, annual funding drives/events
- Research, development and studies
- Grants primarily benefitting individuals (such as scholarships)
- Any expenses incurred prior to the Town’s decision date
- To organizations that provide services or programs that are primarily the responsibility of another level of Government
- To organizations with a religious or political mandate, or for events that promote self-interest, i.e.: membership drives, political events, rallies in support of a cause, religious events, trade unions and/or professional organizations
- Fundraising activities or salaries
Criteria
- Event must take place in the Town of Sylvan Lake
- Create a vibrant and diverse Recreation, Culture & Tourism Community
- Create partnership within the community
- Increase economic impact in the community
- Increase activity during shoulder seasons (September – May)
Eligibility Criteria
Funding may be approved for organizations or groups providing programs, services, or events within municipal boundaries that:
- Address a community need
- Contribute to the positive image of Sylvan Lake; and/or
- Enhance the quality of life for residents of Sylvan Lake
- Promote tourism and increase visitation numbers to support local businesses
For more information, visit https://www.sylvanlake.ca/en/your-government/grant-programs.aspx?_mid_=14362