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Grant In Aid Requests

POLICY # 2020-1


TOPIC: Grant in Aid Policy

OBJECTIVE: To establish a policy governing Council’s consideration and evaluation of requests for Grants in Aid to financially assist community groups.

POLICY:
The District of Port Edward deems it appropriate to approve grants in aid to groups, organizations, and individuals for activities, events, and programs that are considered beneficial to the community. Decisions regarding requests for grants in aid will be governed by the following guidelines:

  1. Council shall set an annual grant in aid budget that shall not be exceeded in any given year.
  2. Eligible applications (form attached) will only be considered and accepted from non-profit or charitable organizations that demonstrate:
    1. A broad benefit to the community of Port Edward; or
    2. Contribute to the general interest, health or welfare of the community; or
    3. Assist in the celebration of an event of public interest; or
    4. Promote volunteer participation and citizen involvement; or
    5. Promote culture, recreational and social understanding.
  3. The applicant must demonstrate a financial need for a specific program or project. Grants will not be given for the sole purpose of building reserves.
  4. The maximum grant in aid will not exceed $500

Prepared February 19, 2020
Approved by Council on February 25, 2020

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The personal information submitted in this form is collected in accordance with Section 26 (c, d, e) of the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) (the “Act”) and will be used for the purpose of the Grant in Aid Application. Please be advised that the District of Port Edward is a “public body” as defined in the Act. Questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information can be directed to the District of Port Edward’s Corporate Office at 250-628-3667 or .

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