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2024 DRDCF Fall Grants Applications
Building a brighter future for everyone in our community
2024 FALL GRANTS CYCLE
Open October 2th to October 30th
Apply Now below
Successful Applications will be announced in November
If you have questions about the Frall grant cycle, the process, eligibility, partnering with a charity (Qualified Donee), or any other questions, contact us at info@drdcf.ca.
DRDCF Fall Grant Cycle
Open Wednesday, October 2 to Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Fall Grant Cycle for the Deep River and District Community Foundation (DRDCF) is now open. Local organizations, nonprofits, and community groups in Deep River, Laurentian Hills, Rapides des Joachims and Head, Clara and Maria, have an opportunity over the next four weeks to turn their ideas into reality. Eligible groups are encouraged to submit their grant applications.
The DRDCF manages 27 funds that support a variety of community projects that focus on education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, recreation, arts and culture. One such fund is The Original Six Hockey Fund. Although the word “Hockey” is in its name, its purpose is to support ALL minor sports in the community.
The application process is easy, so applicants can submit their proposals and monitor the progress of their applications.
Key Dates to Remember
● Application Period: Wednesday, October 2 to Wednesday, October 30, 2024
● Grant Award Announcements: November, 2024
If your organization has a vision for a better community, now is the time to act. Visit
https://www.drdcf.ca/drdcfgrants to access the grant application and learn more about the
specific focus areas, eligibility criteria, and the evaluation process.
Together, we can make our community stronger, more vibrant, and more resilient than ever before.
MAKING YOUR GRANT APPLICATION
When can you make an application?
Applications are accepted during the Spring and Fall Grant Cycles. The Grant Committee will review all the applications and recommend successful grant applications to the Foundation's Board. Once the Foundation's board has approved the successful grants, you will be notified of the decision, and arrangements will be made for you to receive the grant cheque and have pictures taken.
What are the Community Grant Eligibility and Requirements? Click for more information.
For more Information About Partnerships, Better Together Document
https://communityfoundations.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Better_Together_2015.pdf
To Apply,
Step 1: Complete and Submit your Online Grant Application Form
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Complete and submit the online form. (PDF of Grant Application Form ONLY for example of information and attachments needed)
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Note: Please provide sufficient detail in the online form for the Grant Committee to review, as all attachments may not be circulated to all committee members.
Step 2: Email the following documents to info@drdcf.ca by the closing date, including the grant project name and contact:
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A list of your Board of Directors or Executives.
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A copy of your most recent financial statement and your current operating budget.
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A brief account of the aims and program of your organization.
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A description of the project for which you are requesting support and a budget for the project, clearly showing how a DRDCF grant will be used.
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If you are not a Qualified Donee, then email a signed copy of the Intermediary Agreement you have with a Qualified Donee (contact info@drdcf.ca for more information)
Note: If you receive a grant
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Recognition: Please ensure you recognize the DRDCF Grant in all public communications/social media related to the project. See DRDCF Recognition
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Post Grant Report: This report (online Form) should show how the grant money has been spent, comment on whether the project met all your expectations and suggest how the results could have been improved. See DRDCF Post Grant Report
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Post Grant Report Supporting information: Please email the required supporting info to info@drdcf.ca. You should include photos of the project activities and completion. See DRDCF Post Grant Report
Note: Failure to submit a final report/attachments or recognize DRDCF may affect your organization’s chances of receiving future grants.