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Home My WebLink About15.4 Rural Hall Capital Grant Policy Application Rural Hall Capital Grant Policy Application Form POLICY #15-4 The personal information on this form is being collected for the purpose of determining eligibility of an applicant to receive a grant. This information is collected under the authority of Section 33 (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and may become public information once it is submitted to Council during a Council meeting. Questions regarding the collection of this information can be directed to the FOIP Coordinator at 403-443-5541. PURPOSE Kneehill County is committed to fostering the growth, vitality, and unity of rural communities by providing financial assistance for the development and enhancement of their community halls, including the following Rural Community Halls: • Huxley Community Association • Sunnyslope Community Association • Wimborne Community Centre • Torrington Community Centre • Swalwell Community Association • Three Hills Rural Community Association • Orkney Athletic Association • Mt. Vernon Community Association • Hesketh Community Hall Association ELIGIBILITY Who can apply? Rural Community Halls: • Huxley Community Association • Sunnyslope Community Association • Wimborne Community Centre • Torrington Community Centre • Swalwell Community Association • Three Hills Rural Community Association • Orkney Athletic Association • Mt. Vernon Community Association • Hesketh Community Hall Association To participate in this program Rural Community Halls must: • Projects must be capital expenditures and must be used to enhance the Rural Hall not another facility or project. • Match the funding request at a minimum of 25% of the total project cost. • Complete their project within one year of funding approval. • Not received a Rural Hall Capital Grant the prior year of more than $1,000. Rural Hall Capital Grant Policy Application Form POLICY #15-4 The personal information on this form is being collected for the purpose of determining eligibility of an applicant to receive a grant. This information is collected under the authority of Section 33 (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and may become public information once it is submitted to Council during a Council meeting. Questions regarding the collection of this information can be directed to the FOIP Coordinator at 403-443-5541. SUBMISSION DATES Applications are open from January 1st to September 30th of each year. GENERAL GUIDELINES 1. Due to limited funds and the anticipated large volume of applications, not all requests meeting the established criteria will obtain Rural Hall Capital Grant funding. 2. Projects over $5,000 must be presented to Council. 3. Applicants will be notified upon Council’s approval of this application. 4. The Kneehill County grant portion will be forwarded to the applicant once Council has approved the grant by resolution during a regular Council meeting. 5. Organizations receiving funding will have a one-year period to use the funds and submit a final report to the County that includes copies of all receipts and full accounting. The Accountability Form will be mailed with the cheque. a. Project photos are to be included in the project reporting document, to be used in Kneehill County’s communications. 6. Council at the time of grant approval will determine the form of recognition that will be made for Kneehill County’s contribution, which could include, public acknowledgement by applicant, a photo opportunity, displaying a sign at the project site with the cost borne by the applicant, or a customized recognition. 7. Community Hall usage numbers provided for in the Rural Community Hall Operating Grant will be provided to Council during the application review stage. 8. This application form is a brief summary of the policy requirements. For more details on the Rural Hall Capital Grant Policy Program, please refer to Kneehill County’s Policy #15-4, Rural Hall Capital Grant Policy. SEND YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Kneehill County Grant Program PO Box 400 Three Hills, AB T0M 2A0 Or alternatively via email: execassist@kneehillcounty.com Please direct all application inquiries to: Carolyn Van der Kuil at 403-443-5541. Rural Hall Capital Grant Policy Application Form POLICY #15-4 The personal information on this form is being collected for the purpose of determining eligibility of an applicant to receive a grant. This information is collected under the authority of Section 33 (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and may become public information once it is submitted to Council during a Council meeting. Questions regarding the collection of this information can be directed to the FOIP Coordinator at 403-443-5541. ORGANIZATION INFORMATION Date: Organization Legal Name: Contact Person: Mailing Address: City: Province: Alberta Postal Code: (All correspondence and cheques will be mailed to this address) Telephone: Email: Cheques made payable to: PROJECT INFORMATION Please provide a brief (one sentence) description of the project for which grant funding is requested on the line below. (i.e. upgrade furnace in hall) ☐ Please attach a detailed description of the project for which Community Grant funding is requested and include: • An indication of how this project will benefit the local community. • If you are including volunteer labour or any other donation “in-kind”, please include detailed information about this in your description. (i.e. how many volunteers and expected volunteer hours etc.) ☐Yes ☐ No Will this project be completed within the current year? ☐Yes ☐No Would you like to present to Council? (Mandatory for projects over $5,000) ☐Yes ☐ No If you do not receive this grant, will the project take place? Rural Hall Capital Grant Policy Application Form POLICY #15-4 The personal information on this form is being collected for the purpose of determining eligibility of an applicant to receive a grant. This information is collected under the authority of Section 33 (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and may become public information once it is submitted to Council during a Council meeting. Questions regarding the collection of this information can be directed to the FOIP Coordinator at 403-443-5541. PROJECT FUNDING Project Funding Details – Please identify all sources of funding for this project Total Amount Kneehill County Contribution- Please fill in the funding request for this application $ Additional revenues to complete the project: Organizations must contribute an amount equal to or exceeding Kneehill County’s Contribution. Confirmed Amount Pending Amount Organization’s cash contribution to the project (cells highlighted in blue must equal 25% of the total project cost) $ Other grants applied for $ Volunteer Labour* $ Donated In-Kind (including equipment and material)* $ Other Funding Sources $ Total Project Funding (This amount must equal the Total Project Cost) $ * Rates are: $20/hr for unskilled labour, $35/hr for skilled labour and $70/hr for equipment including operator Proof for budgeted in-kind contributions and volunteer labour will be requested on the Accountability form. APPLICANT AGREEMENT I DECLARE THAT: (application must be signed by two members of the Halls Executive Committee.) • I am a duly authorized representative having legal and/or financial signing authority for the above organization. • The information contained in this application and supporting documents is true and accurate and endorsed by the above organization. • An accounting of spending, showing compliance with conditions of the grant shall be provided at completion of the project, no later than one year from the date the grant was approved. • Any grant awarded shall be used solely for the purposes stated within Rural Hall Capital Grant Policy # 15-4. • Kneehill County’s communications may incorporate project details and corresponding photos. Signature: Signature: Name Printed: Name Printed: Date: Date: