GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Commission Information
The RDCK Board established Recreation Commission's to advise the Board on local recreation and/or park operation needs of the community.

Who Can Apply?
Based upon the specific Bylaw the relevent Recreation Commission can consider recreation program funding applications from eligible non-profit organisations, societies and clubs within the relevant Recreation Commission Regional Facilities, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Service Areas.

Supporting Documentation:
Ensure the following (if applicable) is submitted with the application:

1. A list of Executive Officers for your Organisation/Society.
2. Copy of your Organisation/Society's AGM minutes.
3. Copy of your Organisation/Society’s latest fiscal financial statement.
4. Copy of your Organisation/Society's Five (5) Year Financial Plan.
5. List of other sources and amounts of funding.
6. Copy of one or more quotes for the project if you are hiring a contractor.
7. List of other organisations or businesses that support your idea, and attach any letters of support.
8. Any additional information in support of the application.
   

There are two grant cycles per year:

1. Spring – for projects/programs running in Summer and Fall
2. Fall – for projects/programs running in Winter and Spring

Application Evaluation Criteria:

• The applicant has demonstrated that there is a significant community recreational, park or trail need for this program/event/project and it fills a gap that is not currently covered or duplicated by other services within their community.
• The project plays a unique role specific to the community. The project serves and involves the community.
• The budget has included admission/registration fees.
• The applicant has leveraged additional resources (i.e., capital project has matching funds for requested amount).
• Final Reports are up to date and complete.
• Is this a new applicant (higher score)? Is this a repeat candidate (lower score)?

 
Please submit a balanced budget for the project showing the following:

1. Show how the grant monies will be allocated.
2. List other sources and amounts of funding – multiple sources are encouraged.
3. List all anticipated expenses associated with the project plan.
4. If you are hiring a contractor, include one or more quotes for the project.
5. If this is not the first year for the project, please attach an Income-Expense Statement from last year.

The sponsoring society is required to provide a general statement of income and expenses for the past fiscal year. Any monies received from the Recreation Commission must be expended on the grant proposal within one year from the date of receipt of funds. RDCK may request copies of all receipts.

The relevant Recreation Commission will request a final report on the project within 6 months of completion, including a final Income-Expense statement showing how grant monies have been spent, and a statement about how the project did or did not complete the stated goals.

Questions?

Phone: (250) 352-8195
Email: recreationgrants@rdck.bc.ca     

 

Please Note: Grant payments will not be made until approval is received from the RDCK Board.

CONTACT INFORMATION

ABOUT YOUR PROJECT

PROJECT PLAN

COLLABORATION & SUSTAINABILITY

PROJECT BUDGET

Please provide a balanced budget for the project showing the following:

• Show how the grant money will be allocated.
• List other sources and amounts of funding - mulitiple sources are encouraged.
• List all anticipated expenses associated with the project plan.
• If you are hiring a contractor, include one or more quotes for the project.
• If this is not the first year for the project, please attach an Income-Expense Statement from last year.

The sponsoring society is required to provide a general statement of income and expenses for the past fiscal year. 

Please Note: 
All funding received must be expended within one year of receipt of funds and funding recipients are required to maintain records and documentation verifying that funds were expended as stated in this application and made available to the RDCK upon request. 

The RDCK will request a final report on the project within 6 months of completion, including a final Income-Expense statement showing how grant monies have been spent, and a statement about how the project did or did not complete the stated goals.

Grant payments will not be made until approval is received from the RDCK Board.

*Specify, attach additional budget information if necessary.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Please ensure the following supporting documentation is uploaded with your application.

Information Collection Statement

Personal information you provide in this form is collected pursuant to Section 26 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

This information will be used for the purpose of Recreation Grant Application with the Regional District of Central Kootenay.

Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to the Privacy Officer, (250) 352-6665, info@rdck.bc.ca or Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC V1L 5R4.