Community Recreation Assitance Program

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

To help offset the cost of recreation programs and projects for the benefit of residents of residents of the Municipality of Clare.

CRITERIA

The Community Recreation Assistance Program is primarily designed to provide financial assistance to help offset the cost of recreation programs and activities.

Applications should demonstrate sounds planning on an annual basis, and must be submitted by viable volunteer organizations.

Priority shall be given to applications which will generate new programs or activities in the Community. Financial assistance through the Community Recreation Assistance Program should not be anticipated as an annual operating grant.

Financial assistance is also available for individual leadership training in recreation, sport or cultural programs.

ELIGIBILITY

Any non-profit community group which operates, sponsors or encourages recreation programs for the benefit of residents of the Municipality of Clare may apply.

Any individual who is recognized in his/her field or willing to take the proper leadership training in an area of sport / recreation or culture is eligible to apply.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

1. ALL applicants are required to use the standard grant application form available through the Clare Municipal Recreation Department.
2. Applications may be received at any time throughout the fiscal year. To be considered monthly; applications must be submitted by the 1st of every month.
3. Groups are asked to contact the Recreation Coordinator prior to submitting their application.
4. The Committee may request a short presentation from the group.
5. ALL applicants shall be informed, in writing, of the decision of the Recreation Committee regarding their application.
6. The Committee reserves the right to publish the names of the successful applicants.

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