The District of Sparwood recently completed a review of grant-in-aid programs and consolidated various policies and Council initiatives into a new Community Funding and Support Policy. The update was undertaken to bring a variety of independent policies and Council support resolutions together under one -policy. This was done to simplify administrative processes, and significantly increase transparency and accountability for the funds the District is providing to various community groups and organizations.
The new program has two funding categories.
Category One is considered ongoing funding from year to year. Funding under this program is reviewed annually by Council but is generally considered as ongoing, or multi-year and considered within the annual budget process. Category One groups will be required to provide an annual report and request for continuation of funding by September 15th of each year in order to remain in compliance with the new policy and allow Council to confirm your funding request.
Category Two includes one off requests made to the District throughout the year for events, activities and projects. Category Two requests are reviewed on a first come, first considered basis.
In order to facilitate the implementation of this new Community Funding and Support Program the District will be hosting two on-line information sessions via Zoom. During these sessions we will review the new policy, how the programs works, reporting requirements and key dates. These sessions will be hosted live, and will allow you to ask questions, and gain clarification on how this policy will impact your organization.
The information sessions will be held on Thursday, February 25th and Monday, March 1st at 6:00 pm. Sessions will be recorded and posted on the District website for those who are unable to attend.
Please find the Zoom link below, and feel free to share with members of your group, or organization.
Community Funding and Support Information Sessions
Feb 25, 2021 06:00 PM Mountain Time
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87384300884
Or iPhone one-tap :
Canada: +16475580588,,87384300884# or +17789072071,,87384300884#
Or Telephone: Canada: +1 647 558 0588
Webinar ID: 873 8430 0884
or
Mar 1, 2021 06:00 PM Mountain Time
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88522941657
Or iPhone one-tap :
Canada: +16473744685,,88522941657# or +16475580588,,88522941657#
Or Telephone:
Canada: +1 647 374 4685
Webinar ID: 885 2294 1657
Thank you for working with us as we transition to this new Community Funding and Support Program. We look forward to seeing you at one of our information sessions.
Post Date: February 9, 2021 | Category: News & Updates