DocumentsAppendixAug 27, 2024Pages 11–12
CITY OF LANGFORD FUNDING REQUEST POLICY — Council Policy POL-0147-FIN (Amendment #1)
The amended Funding Request Policy (POL-0147-FIN) providing purpose, timeline, definitions, eligibility requirements, assessment process, and maximum funding details for Grant in Aid requests.
Key facts
- Document: POL-0147-FIN Amendment #1 (Original policy: February 16, 2015; Amended: 2024)
- Application deadline/timeline: Applications must be received by December 15th for funding consideration the following calendar year
- Eligibility includes registered societies, registered charities, community-led groups and neighbourhood associations (non-for-profit)
- Maximum funding per application: $10,000
- Assessment: Completed and eligible applications forwarded to Council (or advisory body per Council direction)
CITY OF LANGFORD FUNDING REQUEST POLICY — Council Policy POL-0147-FIN (Amendment #1)
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Original Policy: FEBRUARY 16, 2015
Amended: 2024
Presiding Council Member, Mayor Scott Goodmanson
Date: Signature:
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for funding contribution consideration, including in-kind contributions.
TIMELINE
Each year, Council may allocate a budget to grant funding based on individual requests in accordance with this policy if received by December 15th for the following calendar year.
DEFINITIONS
“Applicant”
means the person, organization, or entity applying for funding through the City of Langford’s Grant-in-Aid program or in accordance with this policy.
“Community Association”
means a non-government association of participating members from a delineated geographic area that may serve as a social club, community promotional group, a service-related organization, and a youth based or focused group that have formed as a registered society.
“Community-led Organization”
means a group of residents and participating members interested in providing a service, amenity, gathering, or event that benefits the greater community of Langford that have formed as a registered society.
“In-Kind Contributions”
means a transaction or contribution that does not involve the exchange of money. Goods, services, event space, etc. that would typically be paid for or hired, may be offered to an applicant instead of receiving a direct monetary contribution.
“Required Documentation”
means the outline of required documentation located on the City’s application package which may be updated from time to time and can be accessed on the City’s website or at City Hall.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for request, the following criteria must be met:
The request must be submitted to the City of Langford will all required documentation as outlined in the application package by December 15th.
The funding being applied for must be for an upcoming project, initiative, or event. The City will not provide funding to offset costs after the project, initiative, or event has taken place; no retroactive fees will be paid.
Preference will be given to those who operate within Langford, or those who provide a service or benefit to the community of Langford.
Applying organization is a registered society, registered charity and may include community-led groups, neighbourhood associations, or other entity that is not a for-profit business.
Funds awarded from this program are not to be used to provide grants to any other entity or organization.
The applicant will provide recent financial statements and these documents are included as part of the application package.
The applicant will provide a detailed budget and these documents are included as part of the application package.
Please note that all items above are required for an application to be considered.
ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Completed and eligible applications will be forwarded to Council for consideration unless an alternative process is arranged. For example, Council may establish advisory bodies whose Terms of Reference or mandate would reasonably be expected to include recommendations regarding funding request applications. Council may request that these applications be referred to the advisory body for initial discussion, debate, and consideration before coming to Council for final decision.
The maximum funding amount that may be granted per application through the Grant in Aid Program is $10,000.
All applicants will be notified of the decision of Council.