Local or regional development

Community Cultural Partnership Program

Amount:

$2,500

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Community Cultural Partnership Program provides grants to non-profit organizations to assist with activities that promote the culture and heritage of Prince Edward Island. Priority will be given to new initiatives fostering community partnerships.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to 50% cent of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $2,500.
The total funding from all provincial government sources will be limited to 60% of the total project costs.

When It Ends:

Accepting applications starting February 15, 2022

Deadline:

April 15, 2022

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

be a registered Prince Edward Island non-profit, community-based organization,
be in operation for the previous 12 months,
meet the insurance requirements outlined in the funding agreement.

Application Steps:

submit his application and the supporting documents by April 15th.

complete his project between April 1st and March 15th.

Once his project is approved, all required supporting documents are submitted and the funding agreement is signed, 80% of funds will be issued. The final 20% will be issued upon receipt of final invoice and the approval of the final report and project financials (revenues and expenses).

Documentation Needed:

The applicant must submit the online application form, including the following information:

a brief background of your non-profit organization,
a clear description of your proposed project including objectives,
a detailed project budget, either upload a detailed statement of revenues and expenses or use the template provided,
supporting documents such as letters of support, artists’ bios, or quotes for printing or publishing.
a COVID-19 Operational Plan and a viability plan.

The applicant must submit the final invoice, a the final report and project financials (revenues and expenses) at the end of the project.

Program Contact:

Community Cultural Partnership Program

Broadband Fund for Communities

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Prince Edward Island Broadband Fund provides financial assistance to Prince Edward Island communities for the installation of infrastructure for enhanced broadband services.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to a maximum of 50% of the eligible costs of the approved project.
The maximum, total grant contribution from all Government of Prince Edward Island sources cannot exceed 50%. Loans or other repayable contributions are not included within this calculation. Where a project receives any other grant funding from the Government of Prince Edward Island, the contribution from PEIBF may be reduced.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must be:

a Prince Edward Island community,
requiring increased service levels and/or has un-serviced / underserved areas.

Application Steps:

The applicant must:

submit his application forms and the proposal description to Innovation PEI via online web form or in signed PDF format via email or hard copy,

accept the letter of offer forwarded to them which shall create a contract between Innovation PEI and the applicant, if the case,

submit the required financial and status reporting, including supporting documentation, to Innovation PEI at specified dates and/or milestones, as detailed within the contract between the parties.

Documentation Needed:

The applicant must submit:

1
the completed application form,
2
a proposal including the profile of the community, information on the estimated costs (Itemized project cost estimate must be supported by written quotation(s) and proposal from internet service provider(s)), financial statements for the previous two years, the sources of project funds.

Program Contact:

PEI Broadband Fund for Communities

The Cultural Economic Development Program (CEDP) – Heritage Component – Support for Heritage Projects Component

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Support for Heritage Projects Component offers funding to non-profit heritage organizations and individual heritage practitioners whose principal activity is in the cultural heritage sector (e.g. community museums, archives, built heritage, intangible cultural heritage and the material culture sector). This funding is intended for projects, not on-going programs. A project is defined as an activity that has a definite start and end date (within one year), specific goals and objectives.

The program has 4 components:

1
Collections Conservation, Management and Presentation: this component is aimed at enhancing the conservation, management and presentation of collections in eligible organizations. Support will be provided for activities that raise the professional quality and authenticity of heritage resources.
2
Professional Development and Training: this component encourages human resource development in order to strengthen the level of expertise within the heritage sector.
3
Research: this component encourages groups to undertake research and to ensure that research is carried out by qualified individuals. Research projects will engage professionals to undertake research or supervision of projects.
4
Heritage Publications and Digital Projects: this component is intended to increase access to funding for community heritage print-based and digital-based projects that promote the cultural heritage of the province.

Comments on Funding:

CEDP only provides up to 90% of the eligible costs of a project.
Funding for Component 1: Collections Conservation, Management and Presentation is up to $20,000.
Funding for Component 3: Research is up to $3,000.
Funding for Component 4: Heritage Publications and Digital Projects is up to $5,000.

Applicants must contribute a minimum of 10% to the eligible costs of a project.

When It Ends:

Applications intake starting April 1.

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

be non-profit heritage organizations,
be individual heritage practitioners whose principal activity is in the cultural heritage sector (e.g. community museums, archives, built heritage, intangible cultural heritage and the material culture sector),
be active members of The Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador or The Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archives,
have as their primary purpose the preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage of the province,
be governed by an incorporated, non-profit board of directors elected by a membership open to the general public,

Application Steps:

The applicants must complete the application form and send it to the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation.

Documentation Needed:

The applicants must submit:

1
description and objectives of project, including other partnerships, etc
2
a timeline: including project start and end date,
3
professional involvement in the project,
4
a detailed budget that includes breakdown of all funding sources, including other government assistance,
5
a brief background of their organization, including organizational structure and board members.

Other Things to Note:

CEDP for Heritage is composed of two components: Operational Support and Support for Heritage Projects.

Applications will be considered beginning April 1. While there is no deadline for Heritage Project Support, due to the heavy demand on the program and the limited funding, it is recommended that organizations submit their applications as close to April 1 as possible.

Program Contact:

Cultural Economic Development Program – Heritage Component

Cultural Economic Development Program – Heritage Application

The Cultural Economic Development Program (CEDP) – Heritage Component – Operational Support Component

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

Operational support is provided to museums, archives, historical societies and historic trusts to assist in the preservation and promotion of our cultural heritage.

Comments on Funding:

Funding can be used to cover costs related to: salaries, professional services, materials and supplies (reference materials, conservation supplies, etc.), development of exhibits and interpretive programming, public programs (lectures, educational activities, receptions, etc.), collections research, publications and websites, advertising and other promotions, travel to provincial and national heritage conferences and training events, board travel (for province-wide and regional organizations), rent or mortgage, office costs (utilities, insurance, supplies, etc.), cleaning and minor building maintenance.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicants:

must be museums, archives, historical societies and historic trusts,
must have as their primary purpose the preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador,
must be governed by an incorporated, non-profit board of directors elected by a membership open to the general public,
must be active members of MANL or ANLA (this condition does not apply to province-wide organizations),
must meet the following minimum standards:

mission statement,
compliance with the Tourism Assurance Plan (TAP),
Collections Management Policy and Procedures,

may be committees of town councils or other incorporated bodies, or they may be independent of any such bodies,
may be regional organizations if their primary focus is on heritage.

Other Things to Note:

CEDP for Heritage is composed of two components: Operational Support and Support for Heritage Projects.

Program Contact:

Cultural Economic Development Program – Heritage Component

Sport Championship Hosting Program

Amount:

$15,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Sport Championship Hosting Program provides grants to organizations hosting International, National, Eastern Canadian and Atlantic Championships as well as National Sport Organization (NSO) Annual General Meetings.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is the form of grants up to:

1
$1,000, if the applicant organizes a National Sport Organization Annual General Meeting,
2
$2,000, if the applicant organizes Atlantic Championships (must include a minimum of three (3) Atlantic Provinces),
3
$3,000, if the applicant organizes Eastern Canadians Championships (must include at least three (3) Atlantic Provinces along with Ontario and/or Quebec),
4
$15,000, if the applicant organizes National Championships (must include a minimum of seven (7) provinces/territories).

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

Applicants must be Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) recognized and in good standing with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Application Steps:

Applicants must submit a signed and completed application form to Billy Taggart at billtaggart@gov.nl.ca.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:

1
an application form,
2
a detailed budget outlining projected revenues and expenditures for the event,
3
an event marketing plan, outlining how the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will be promoted at the event and recognized within all communications and promotions developed.

Other Things to Note:

Applications must be received 12 months prior to the event.

Program Contact:

Sport Championship Hosting Program

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