Community Improvement Program

General Eligibility Requirements:

• The Applicant must be a registered Community Association in existence for more than one year as of the deadline date for filling out the grant application.
• The Applicant’s membership and beneficiaries of its programs and activities must be predominantly residents of the Town of Strathmore.
• The Applicant’s programs and activities must be directed to the improvement of the quality of life for residents of Strathmore.
• The grant applied for shall be intended and used to further the Applicant’s not-for-profit activities and must not either directly or indirectly be intended or used to further a profit venture.
• Within the deadline, the Applicant must file and provide all documents and information outlined in the grant application.
• The Applicant must demonstrate fiscal responsibility and manage its finances in a responsible manner.
• The applicant shall have an open membership to its organization and programs, except for valid program factors (e.g. geographic location)
• Applicants must include:
  • Most recent annual financial statements;
  • Proof of filing of annual Return from Corporate Registries;
  • Amendments to Bylaws as filed with Corporate Registries;
  • A current list of Board of Directors with names and positions. 

Recreation & Culture Events Criteria

• To support sporting events at the Inter-Provincial, National or International level;
• To support unique, recreational or cultural events (maximum of two (2) years);
• To create a unique, one-time social experience that connects visitors and residents within Strathmore;
• To increase civic pride through community celebration

Minor Capital Projects Criteria

• To support associations with capital costs to enhance programs and service delivery;
• Projects may be covered up to 50% of the cost of the project;
• Associations’ contributions may include cash, in-kind donations of equipment, supplies and donated labour;
• Priorities:
  • Fire, Safety and Health
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Renovations

 Recreation and Cultural Events Stream

The Recreation and Cultural Events stream provides three (3) intake periods per calendar year:

Applicants applying to the Recreation and Cultural stream are required to submit the following:

• Community Improvement Program Application (Sections A-C)
• Recreation & Events Budget Form
  
  

Minor Capital Projects Stream

There is one intake period per year for the Minor Capital Project stream. Applications must be submitted by August 1^st for projects taking place the subsequent year. Committee Review and Council Approval are tentative and subject to change based on scheduling and availability.

Applicants applying to the Minor Capital Project stream are required to submit the following:

• Community Improvement Program Application (Section D)
• Minor Capital budget

Please review the Community Improvement Program Policy before applying to ensure your application falls within the scope of the Community Improvement Program.

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