Grant In Aid

Eligibility

Any non-profit community organization to which the giving of a Grant In Aid (GIA) will benefit the general community is considered eligible to receive financial assistance for the SRD. Grants shall be considered on a year-to-year basis and continuing support should not be anticipated unless a service is established by bylaw.

The Process

All requests for grants-in-aid must be approved by resolution of the regional district board. All organizations requesting a grant-in-aid shall receive a letter acknowledging the request and advising of the outcome of its request. 

Criteria

  • The grant-in-aid is within the current year's budgeted allocation;
  • The grant does not subsidize activities that are the responsibility of senior governments, as this would represent a downloading of senior government costs to local taxpayers;
  • Grants should not be made to other local governments, i.e.: municipalities.
  • Grants should not be used to augment tax funded functions, i.e.: volunteer fire departments, community halls, etc when the grant request is for a service or item that is included in the establishment bylaw for that specific service.
  • GIAs will not be provided to an "industrial, commercial or business undertaking";
  • A demonstrated need for the service/project within the community and the financial need of the organization; that is privately owned. 

Application

The form, application for grant-in-aid, should be completed in full and all community organizations are encouraged to submit the form. In addition, the following information is useful, but is not mandatory:

  • Copy of current year-to-date and the immediately preceding year's financial statements; 
  • Budget for the year in which the grant is being requested for;
  • If available, the most recent annual report.

Forward the application form and supporting documentation to the attention of the regional district.

Application Form