PAACF Annual Community Grant 2021 – Canada
Deadline: 22-Mar-21
The Prince Albert & Area Community Foundation (PAACF) Inc. is seeking applications for its Annual Community Grant 2021.
The Prince Albert & Area Community Foundation has two funding streams this Application covers – the main source is PAACF funds and a second source is a partnership with the United Way of Saskatoon & Area – Prince Albert branch.
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The COMMUNITY FUND’S granting priorities for 2021 will focus on benefitting “children, families and less advantaged communities.”
Health – Promoting and Advancing the physical and mental well-being of individuals and families.
Education – Enhancing the quality and accessibility of lifelong learning and educational opportunities.
Social Development – Creating caring, safe, and supportive environments for healthy social development of families and special needs groups.
Capacity Building – Supporting innovation that strengthens the community’s capacity to care for itself, testing new ways of providing services.
Arts and Culture – Fostering and supporting the growth and preservation of arts and cultural activities.
Environment – Resolving or preventing environmental and wildlife issues, supporting and encouraging appreciation of the environment.
Note: In 2021, priority will be given to organizations and/or projects that have not received funding in prior years.
United Way: Priorities & Criteria for The United Way Prince Albert & Area Community Initiatives Fund
To be eligible for United Way funding, services must be provided in Prince Albert and area. Organizations must have clearly stated missions in the non-profit sector and funding will be considered for program delivery only. Capital projects and Research projects are not eligible.
The priority of the United Way Prince Albert & Area Community Fund is to invest in services that meet vital and/or emerging community needs and achieve outcomes in two focus areas:
Poverty to Possibility: Stable Homes
Outcomes:
Basic needs are met
Housing stability is acquired and maintained
Homes are safe places
Strong Communities: Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Well-being
Outcomes:
Positive mental health and ability to handle life’s challenges.
Connectedness and involvement in the community
Ability to navigate for access to services.
The following are not eligible for funding through the United Way Prince Albert & Area Community Fund:
Capital projects;
Research projects.
Eligibility Criteria
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Applicants must be a Registered Charitable organization to be funded.
Eligibility for Funding:
Provide services which directly benefit the citizens of Prince Albert and surrounding area.
Be a registered charity under the Income Tax Act (see guidelines for application sponsorship)
Make services available without discrimination.
Provide all information requested according to the grant application requirements.
Demonstrate fiscal and management responsibility.
Must not be in default of granting requirements from previous years.
Criteria for Funding:
Consideration will be given to proposals that demonstrate:
Comprehensive, collaborative approaches across education, employment, health, social services, culture, and the environment
Respectful, broad cultural perspective that recognizes that people need to be reached in different ways.
Rigorous monitoring and evaluation of projects to demonstrate outcomes.
Encourage volunteer participation.
For more information, visit https://pafoundation.ca/granting