Community Grants - How to apply
Deadline for Applications August 28th- APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
Requirements for Recipients
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The organization must be a qualified donee under the Income Tax Act with a charitable number or partnering with a registered charity for the purpose of this application. Go to: www.cra-arc.gc.ca/chrts-gvng/chrts/plcy/cgd/qlfddns-eng.html
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The organization must provide service on the North Shore.
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The organization must have been in operation for at least three years.
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The organization must provide services in the area of social services, culture and the arts, recreation, education, heritage, sports, or animal welfare.
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Each recipient of a grant must submit a follow-up report within one month of the completion of the project, or within 6 months of receiving the grant.
Please have the following documents ready to attach before starting your application.
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List of the organization’s board of directors
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List of leadership staff and titles
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Organization’s most recent annual financial statement
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Proposed budget for Project
Eligible Projects
We seek to fund programs and projects that:
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Provide a direct service or address a community need on the North Shore. (Deep Cove to Lions Bay)
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Involve collaboration and partnerships.
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Build on existing strengths and assets.
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Promote the use of volunteers.
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Provide realistic plans for longer term funding if the project is to continue.
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Indicate a clearly defined method of evaluation of the project’s effectiveness.
We do not fund programs and projects that include:
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Capital campaigns
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Expenses incurred prior to application.
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Debt retirement or mortgage pay-downs.
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Expenses for conferences or competitions.
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Fundraising expenses.
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Political, religious or commercial activities.