DAVID ELTON OUTDOOR FUND (DEOF) GRANT CRITERIA The DEOF goal is to have young people enjoying the outdoors in as safe a way as possible through empowering them to become more aware and responsible for their own safety. DEOF grants are available to groups and individuals who meet either of the following criteria. Although there are many excellent courses available in areas of Outdoor Skills and First Aid, the DEOF Advisory Committee believes there is a lack of information and training available that teaches young people to understand risks in the outdoors and how to avoid or mitigate these risks. To this end, DEOF provides funding for: The development of courses and training in risk understanding, avoidance and mitigation in outdoor activity for organizations working with youth and outdoor leaders; As well, the DEOF Advisory Committee believes the communication of outdoor activity risk issues among stakeholders (youth participants, leaders, parents, educators and administrators) is often inadequate. Therefore, DEOF provides funding for: The development and implementation of improved stakeholder communication of risk issues related to outdoor activity. Amount: Usually $750 - $2,500 Apply to: David Elton Outdoor Fund Note: As required by law, all recipients of grants must be registered with the Charities Division of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Projects must be undertaken by qualified recipient organizations. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Please contact the Calgary Foundation at if you wish to discuss your grant proposal prior to submitting an donorgrants@.org application. Report: Successful applicants are expected to provide a final report (within 3 months of project completion) that indicates the outcome of the funded activity and where appropriate, include materials and resources created that could be showcased or linked on the DEOF website. DAVID ELTON OUTDOOR FUND (DEOF) APPLICATION FORM Name of Registered Charitable Organization:
DAVID ELTON OUTDOOR FUND (DEOF) GRANT CRITERIA The DEOF goal is to have young people enjoying the outdoors in as safe a way as possible through empowering them to become more aware and responsible for their own safety. DEOF grants are available to groups and individuals who meet either of the following criteria. Although there are many excellent courses available in areas of Outdoor Skills and First Aid, the DEOF Advisory Committee believes there is a lack of information and training available that teaches young people to understand risks in the outdoors and how to avoid or mitigate these risks. To this end, DEOF provides funding for: The development of courses and training in risk understanding, avoidance and mitigation in outdoor activity for organizations working with youth and outdoor leaders; As well, the DEOF Advisory Committee believes the communication of outdoor activity risk issues among stakeholders (youth participants, leaders, parents, educators and administrators) is often inadequate. Therefore, DEOF provides funding for: The development and implementation of improved stakeholder communication of risk issues related to outdoor activity. Amount: Usually $750 - $2,500 Apply to: David Elton Outdoor Fund Note: As required by law, all recipients of grants must be registered with the Charities Division of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Projects must be undertaken by qualified recipient organizations. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Please contact the Calgary Foundation at donorgrants@.org if you wish to discuss your grant proposal prior to submitting an application. Report: Successful applicants are expected to provide a final report (within 3 months of project completion) that indicates the outcome of the funded activity and where appropriate, include materials and resources created that could be showcased or linked on the DEOF website. DAVID ELTON OUTDOOR FUND (DEOF) APPLICATION FORM Name of Registered Charitable Organization:
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