Community Grants in Aid

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is offering Community Grants in Aid. The purpose of the grant is to provide financial assistance to community groups or organizations for the purpose of benefiting the community.

Sponsoring agency: Regional District of Fraser-Fort George
Type of agency: Local government

Eligibility

  1. To be considered for funding, grant requests shall be referred to the Committee of the Whole on the recommendation of the Electoral Area Directors. All requests shall be in writing.
  2. For grant requests in excess of $5,000 an outline and description of the project, equipment or services proposed to be purchased must accompany the written request.
  3. If a grant is approved for a fixed amount the following will apply:
    (a) If the grant does not exceed $500, a cheque will be issued to the requesting organization. A letter documenting the grant approval will also be sent under the signature of the Board. (b) If the grant exceeds $500, a cheque will be issued when the following conditions have been met:
    • Satisfactory evidence that the goods or services have been obtained, and
    • Submission of invoice(s) together with quotes.
    • Staff will advise the requesting organization in writing of the grant approval, expiry date, and the requirements for claiming the grant.
  4. If a grant is approved for an amount which is not fixed (i.e., up to a specific amount), the provisions of 3 (b) will apply.
  5. The Regional Board may at the time of grant approval:
    (a) Impose additional requirements to be met by an organization prior to receipt of grant funds.
    (b) Reduce or modify the requirements to be met for an organization prior to receipt of grant funds.
  6. Unless specifically provided by Board or Committee resolution, grant approvals shall automatically expire after 24 months.
  7. No grants shall be approved for individuals or for privately-owned businesses.

Application procedure

The Regional District Board may approve community, recreation or regional grants in accordance with its policies.

All requests for community and recreation grants should be reviewed by the respective Electoral Area Director first.

Please mail, fax or hand deliver application form to The Regional District Fraser-Fort George.



Contact information

Email: district@rdffg.bc.ca
Website: Regional District of Fraser-Fort George