Registered non-profits in Elkford can now apply for 2023 Financial Assistance Grants. Applications are due by February 28.
As authorized under the Community Charter, the District of Elkford supports the enhancement of the community by providing financial assistance to non-profit groups and organizations that enhance the quality of life in Elkford or promote the community when travelling to events away from Elkford.
In addition submitting the 2023 grant applications, applicants are also asked to include the most recent financial statements for your organization, and if your request is over $2,500, a balance sheet. A project budget for the upcoming year is also requested.
1. Services provided by any organization must be, in the opinion of Council, of sufficient scope and quality to merit public support. 2. It is recommended that organizations applying for grants be registered with the Societies Act of the Provincial Government as a non-profit organization.
3. Grants shall be considered on a year-to-year basis. Continuing support under the District Grants Program should not be anticipated.
4. Organizations are eligible for only one grant per fiscal year unless additional approval is given by Council.
5. Applicants must document their evidence of attempts to secure funds elsewhere, if requested.
6. The organization should be prepared to substantiate their request in person.
7. In some cases Council may feel it necessary to administer the grant by requesting receipts to be submitted before funds are released.
8. Organizations receiving a grant are required to provide an accounting of the grant at the end of the 2023 year. This can be done by a signed statement by two executive members of the organization. This statement should declare that the grant received was used for the purpose originally intended and that all grant monies received were used.
9. Grant surpluses arising as a result of a failure to undertake an agreed upon service or activity, as a condition of the approved grant, may be asked to be returned to the District, either by a reduction in the grant for the forthcoming year or by a refund to the District.
10. Unused grants having been approved but not asked for release by the organization by the end of 2023 will be returned to District surplus and the organization will have to reapply the following year.
11. Final decisions of all grants shall be the responsibility of the District Council.
12. Submit completed applications to: District of Elkford Attn: Director of Financial Services finance@elkford.ca PO Box 340 744 Fording Drive Elkford, BC V0B 1H0