WHAT THE LEGACY C.H.E.S.T. FUND WILL NOT FUND Grants will not be provided: To individuals without a Sponsor see Eligibility Criteria below – On a retroactive basis or for a project that is already completed If duplication of funding received from another funder To cover budget deficits Day to day operating costs of an organization i.e. staffing, utilities, rent, property taxes, etc. For programs, activities or services outside the relevant geographic area To support programs or services geared specifically to activities related to ratepayer or tenant/landlord associations, or political parties For religious activities or instruction, including renovations to a place of worship unless it is also used for community activities or is a significant heritage site used for the general benefit of the community As donations to charitable causes To offset capital depreciation costs ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA To be eligible for funding applicants must: Be a non-profit incorporated organization, registered charity or be sponsored by an organization that is a non-profit incorporated group or registered charity. If an applicant is neither a registered charity nor a non-profit organization, an applicant must find a Sponsor Agency. The Sponsor Agency will receive the funds for the applicant, disperse them to the applicant, and be responsible for providing The Committee/Council with a reconciliation of actual expenditures for each grant awarded along with receipts and financial statements. The name and address of the Sponsor Agency with signature of sponsoring agency representative and a singed Sponsor Agency Agreement letter are required. All sections of the application must be completed by the Sponsor Agency Have demonstrated sound financial management. (as defined under the “Accountability” section) Be based in the relevant geographic area, and have a mandate to provide programs, projects, services, or activities that enhance the quality of life for residents in the areas of health, arts, culture, heritage, education, leisure and the environment Be able to show capabilities of providing the proposed service, project or program within identified measurable results
WHAT THE LEGACY C.H.E.S.T. FUND WILL NOT FUND Grants will not be provided: To individuals without a Sponsor – see Eligibility Criteria below On a retroactive basis or for a project that is already completed If duplication of funding received from another funder To cover budget deficits Day to day operating costs of an organization i.e. staffing, utilities, rent, property taxes, etc. For programs, activities or services outside the relevant geographic area To support programs or services geared specifically to activities related to ratepayer or tenant/landlord associations, or political parties For religious activities or instruction, including renovations to a place of worship unless it is also used for community activities or is a significant heritage site used for the general benefit of the community As donations to charitable causes To offset capital depreciation costs ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA To be eligible for funding applicants must: Be a non-profit incorporated organization, registered charity or be sponsored by an organization that is a non-profit incorporated group or registered charity. If an applicant is neither a registered charity nor a non-profit organization, an applicant must find a Sponsor Agency. The Sponsor Agency will receive the funds for the applicant, disperse them to the applicant, and be responsible for providing The Committee/Council with a reconciliation of actual expenditures for each grant awarded along with receipts and financial statements. The name and address of the Sponsor Agency with signature of sponsoring agency representative and a singed Sponsor Agency Agreement letter are required. All sections of the application must be completed by the Sponsor Agency Have demonstrated sound financial management. (as defined under the “Accountability” section) Be based in the relevant geographic area, and have a mandate to provide programs, projects, services, or activities that enhance the quality of life for residents in the areas of health, arts, culture, heritage, education, leisure and the environment Be able to show capabilities of providing the proposed service, project or program within identified measurable results