Creston – Kootenay Foundation Guidelines for Grant Seekers

The Creston – Kootenay Foundation invites applications for projects in the fields of arts and culture; environment; social welfare and health; education; the aged; youth; and heritage.

The Creston – Kootenay Foundation (CKF) is a  Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) registered “Public Foundation.” CCRA gives CKF authority to receive donations in money, land, equities, or bonds, and to issue income tax receipts for donations. CCRA under section 149.1(1) specifies Creston – Kootenay Foundation must make grants only to “Qualified Donees.” Qualified Donees are Registered Charities with CCRA with a “Business Number.” They may apply directly to CKF for a grant. CCRA specifies that groups wishing to apply but not registered with CCRA and not having a CCRA issued Business Number must have a “Registered Charity” sponsor submit the application on their behalf.

To decide if your project meets the Foundation’s basic criteria, please review the following guidelines.

CRITERIA FOR FOUNDATION SUPPORT:

1.  The project will be in the Foundation’s service area, Yahk through to Riondel.
2.  Grants will be awarded for definite purposes and for projects covering a specific time period.
3.  Funds may be available for some start-up projects filling a recognized need. Such projects must include provision for an evaluation and a realistic plan for financial viability beyond the pilot stage.
4. The Community Foundation encourages the participation of others in funding projects and, on occasion, provides matching funds or challenge grants to stimulate responses from other sources.

FOUNDATION GRANTS WILL NOT BE AWARDED:

1.  To organizations that are not a CCRA Registered Charity with a CCRA Business
Number, or do not have sponsorship by a CCRA Registered Charity with a Business Number.
2.  To cover deficits or retire debt.
3.  To provide endowment funds.
4.  To support the usual operating expenses of established organizations or programs.
5.  For sectarian, religious, or political purposes.
6.  To support fundraising campaigns or to respond to annual fundraising drives for sustaining support.
7.  To organizations that are totally government funded or directed.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS:

1.  Please complete the attached application form and submit four copies along with supporting documents to the Foundation at:

P.O. Box 701, Creston, BC V0B 1G0.
For 2008, the submission deadline will be March 28.

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Download Creston –Kootenay Grant Application Form (PDF)

Download Creston –Kootenay Membership Application Form (PDF)