Appendix
2013 Requested Grants in Aid Summary Table
March 11, 2013Page 692 sections
A comprehensive summary table showing all 2013 grant applicants, requested amounts, and staff comments.
Lists 14 organizationsIncludes previous 2012 approved grant amounts for comparison
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL REQUESTED GRANTS IN AID 2013
| Available | $ 90,775.00 |
| 95% | $ 86,200.00 |
| 5% | $ 4,575.00 |
| Approved | $ 600.00 |
| Remaining | $ 85,600.00 |
Prepared by: SV Date: 5-Mar-13
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| ORGANIZATION | PURPOSE | 2013 REQUESTED | 2013 Approved | COMMENTS | 2012 Approved | Report submitted? | Project/Fiscal Year-end date | SERVING VIEW ROYAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Evans | Portage Park Native Plant Demonstration Garden | $ 600.00 | $ 600.00 | Application has not been received. | $ 100.00 | No | ||
| Beacon Community Services (formerly VCPAC) | Crossing guard program | $ 18,825.00 | $ - | (1) Registered Charity; (2) Recurring request for ongoing operations - first TOVR grant was $6,459 in pre 2000 | $ 18,825.00 | No | Year end: March 31 | Adult Crossing Guard Program - Eagle View, Shoreline, View Royal elementary schools |
| Fort Rodd Hill - Canada Day | Canada Day celebrations | $ 3,000.00 | $ - | (1) Special Event - Recurring - first TOVR grant was $8,450 in 2003; (2) Mayor or member of council invited to represent Town | $ 300.00 | No | Event: July 1/13 | Canada Day celebrations for Western communities |
| Habitat Acquisition Trust | Providing TOVR residents with a copy of "Gardening with Native Plants" | $ 990.00 | $ - | (1) Registered Charity; (2) First TOVR grant was $3,000 in 2007 | $ - | NA | Year end: April 30 | Promotion of landscaping and activities toward homeowners which align with View Royal OCP |
| Maritime Museum of British Columbia | Ongoing programs and services | $ 3,000.00 | $ - | (1) Registered Charity; (2) Recurring request for ongoing operations - first TOVR grant was $2,500 in 2007 | $ - | NA | Year end: March 31 | Children's programming, "Pirate School", school and library outreach programs within Town of View Royal |
| Need Suicide Prevention Education and Support | Youthspace.ca and Suicide Prevention ongoing funding | $ 1,000.00 | $ - | (1) Registered Charity; (2) Recurring request for ongoing operations - first TOVR grant was $1,500 in 2003 | $ 1,000.00 | No | Year end: March 31 | Suicide Awareness for Youth (SAY) & Peer Gatekeeping; Youthspace.ca; community education |
| Shoreline Community School Association | Community Programming $25K; Nights Alive $8K; After school programming $2K | $ 35,000.00 | $ - | (1) Recurring request - first TOVR grant was $28,000 pre 2000 | $ 30,000.00 | Yes | Year end: June 30 | Community Programming (Evening education, youth programs, drop-in recreation, sports assns, local clubs, musical groups, fitness classes) |
| Vancouver Island South Film and Media Commission | Operational support | $ 500.00 | $ - | (1) Recurring request (2) Production/location services, script breakdown, scouting and surveys, ongoing support, cheap library | $ - | NA | Year end: Dec 31 | Film dollars help support services in CRD |
| Victoria Bike To Work Society | Bike to work week sponsorship | $ 3,000.00 | $ - | (1) Recurring request - first TOVR grant was $3,000 in 2009 | $ 1,000.00 | Yes | Event: May 27-June 2/13 | Focused on the Greater Victoria Region, monies will be used to generate a local event |
| View Royal Reading Centre | Rent and Operating expenses | $ 40,000.00 | $ - | (1) Ongoing Operations - first TOVR grant was $80,000 pre 2000 | $ 25,000.00 | No | Year end: Dec 31 | Library services |
| Volunteer Victoria | Volunteer recruitment and agency support services in View Royal | $ 600.00 | $ - | (1) Registered Charity; (2) Recurring request for ongoing operations - first TOVR grant was $400 in 2007 | $ 600.00 | No | Year end: March 31 | Provide a vehicle for View Royal residents to access meaningful volunteer opportunities |
| NEW APPLICATIONS | ||||||||
| Loren Society: Journey from Inside Out | The Bill Madge House Extension Project. Would utilize William Head inmates and current house residents to provide hands-on trades training | $ 5,000.00 | $ - | (1) Registered Charity | $ - | NA | Project completion: Spring 2014 | Improve prospects for house residents upon re-integration into society and possibly into the View Royal community |
| Shoreline Middle School | Beekeeping pilot project | $ 1,705.00 | $ - | (1) Organization is funded generally through School District (2) Registered Charity. Application missing: Board Resolution and Financial Statements | $ - | NA | Project: Sept/13 - Aug/14 | Teaching young people about beekeeping, sustainability and the interconnectedness between humans, honeybees, and their environment |
| Strawberry Vale and District Community Club | Refinishing front steps of Strawberry Vale Community Hall; replacement of hand rails | $ 3,750.00 | $ - | (1) One-time project (2) Funding would represent 50% of project cost, other 50% funded through Club's contingency reserves | $ - | NA | Project completion: Spring 2013 | Improved safety to community while using facilities |
| SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) | Avian and Mammal enclosure upgrades | $ 2,500.00 | $ - | (1) Registered Charity (2) Provided funding in 2008 - $1K and 2009 - $3K. Application missing: Board Resolution | $ - | NA | Project: Dec/13 | Provides an alternative to residents attempting to care for injured animals |
| TOTAL GRANT IN AID REQUESTS 2012 | $ 119,470.00 | $ 600.00 | ||||||
| PREVIOUS YEAR APPLICANTS NOT APPLYING IN 2013 | ||||||||
| 3rd Arbutus Scout Group | Fund 10 children from low income to join scouting | $ - | $ - | (1) Registered Charity; (2) Recurring request - first TOVR grant was $270 in 2003 | $ 500.00 | No | Ten View Royal youth will be financially supported @ $150 per child. Provides Scouting registration, & assistance with equipment and clothing items. | |
| British Columbia Aviation Museum | Hangar Apron construction | $ - | $ - | (1) Registered Charity; (2) Culvert installation, 2012, apron completed 2013 | $ 2,000.00 | No | Maintains interest in View Royal due to Town's historical ties to aviation industry | |
| Canadian Earth Institute | Urban Sustainability program funding; Educate and increase public's understanding of the importance of their relationship with environment | $ - | $ - | (1) Registered Charity | $ - | No | Workshops available to residents | |
| City of Victoria | Arena Share Costs | $ - | $ - | (1) Ongoing Arena Share cost;(2) Recurring - first TOVR grant was $5,000 in 2005 | $ 8,000.00 | No | Multi-purpose arena cost share | |
| City of Victoria | Canada Day celebrations | $ - | $ - | (1) Recurring request | $ 1,000.00 | No | Attracts visitors from our Municipality | |
| Creative Peace Mural Society | $400 for operating; $500 for transport costs of 2009 First Nations mural to London, England Hands Around the World Exhibit; 2012 Olympiad/Paralympics Arts in Parliament Programme | $ - | $ - | (1) Non-profit; (2) 2009 - Grant of $2500 approved | $ - | No | Publicity on international stage | |
| Spectrum Community School 2012 Dry Grad Organizing Committee | 2012 Dry Grad Celebration | $ - | $ - | (1) Inaugural event | $ 750.00 | Yes | Event: May 24/12 | Provide fun, safe, alcohol and drug free environment to celebrate graduation |
| Victoria Military Music Festival Society | Pacific Tattoo, July 13-15 at BC Legislature and Bear Mountain Arena | $ - | $ - | (1) Registered Charity; (2) Inaugural event | $ - | NA | Publicity and economic spinoff | |
| View Royal Ratepayer and Community Assoc. | Funding toward 2011 Property Taxes | $ - | $ - | (1) Property Tax assistance; (2) 2012 View Royal Community Picnic, September 22, 2012, see application | $ 2,000.00 | No | Event: May 24/12 | Gathering place in community since 1948 |
| West Shore Crime Prevention | $ - | $ - | Funded via Operating budget | $ 4,500.00 | No | |||
| West Shore Parks & Recreation Society | West Shore Rotary Playground | $ - | $ - | $ 500.00 | No | |||
| The Land Conservancy of BC | Welland Legacy Park | $ - | $ - | $ 2,500.00 | No | |||
| TOTAL APPROVED 2013 | $ 16,775.00 |
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Extracted from: 2013 03 11 Committee of the Whole Agenda