Grant Application Form - Peninsula Streams Society (Portage Inlet Marsh Restoration)
Grant application requesting funds for the restoration of salt marsh habitat in Portage Inlet to mitigate the impact of hyperabundant geese.
Grant Application Form
Grant Applications must be received by the Town on or before March 1st of each year
Basic Information
For what type of grant are you applying?
Category: [X] Specific Project [ ] Special Event [ ] Program (annual operations)
Project / Event / Program Name & Description: Portage Inlet Marsh Restoration
Grant amount applied for? $ 5000 % of project/event/program budget 8 % Date the project, activity, event or program will occur: Apr 2023 to Mar 2024
Has your organization ever received grant funding from the Town? [X] Yes [ ] No * If yes, attach copies of printed material which acknowledged the financial support of the Town.
Has your organization received a permissive tax exemption from the Town? [ ] Yes [X] No * If yes, in what year(s)? ________
Does your organization issue grants to other organizations? [ ] Yes [X] No * If yes, you must demonstrate that any funding provided by the Town will not be used to fund grants to other organizations and attach it to this grant application form.
Attachments Required
- Resolution of Board of Directors to request a Grant in Aid from the Town of View Royal.
- ** If there is no Board of Directors, a statement of request must be signed by the majority of the members of the non-profit or community organization.
- Prior years financial statements of the organization.
- Documentation Town funding will not be used to fund grants to other organizations (if applicable)
About Your Organization
Legal Name of Organization: Peninsula Streams Society (PSS)
Mailing Address: ________________________________________________
Operating at: same
Ph: ________ Fax: ________ Email: ________
Contact: Ian Douglas Bruce Title: Executive Coordinator
Society Registration Number: S0044670 Year Registered: 2002 Charity Registration Number: 865001457 Year Registered: 2006 Year Founded: 2002 Fiscal year end: 31 / 12 (day/month)
List any other geographic areas in which your organization operates: CRD
Your Organization's Personnel
1) Organization Executive and Staff:
- President: Shawn Stebbins Telephone: ________________
- Secretary/Treasurer: Bill Thomas/Larry Statland Telephone: ________________
- Board Members: see attached
2) List the staff or volunteer positions involved in carrying out the project:
| Name and Position | Paid | Volunteer |
|---|---|---|
| Ian Bruce, Executive Coordinator | ✓ | |
| Kyle Armstrong, Restoration Coordinator | ✓ | |
| Hannah Grant, Environmental Technician | ✓ | |
| Justin Budyk, Environmental Technician | ✓ | |
| Volunteers | ✓ |
Your Organization's Objectives and Services
1) Describe your organization's mission statement and how your services meet them: Peninsula Streams Society helps coordinate stream restoration and habitat conservation in Greater Victoria. We provide our associated groups with the technical expertise and resources to achieve their goals. We accomplish this objective through research, restoration, innovative projects, public education, and private land stewardship.
Your Proposed Program Budget
1) Please list all expenses and sources of project revenue, including "in-kind" contributions from your (or any other) organization.
| A. Income | Last Fiscal Year (If program was in existence) | This Fiscal Year (Proposed program budget) |
|---|---|---|
| Town of View Royal | 15000 (2021) | 5000 |
| Fees or Membership Dues | ||
| Government Revenue (specify below) | ||
| WWF, PSF, Coop | 28300 | |
| Prov of BC Gaming | 4500 | |
| Interest income | ||
| Bingo revenues | ||
| Direct access revenues | ||
| Fundraising projects | ||
| Other Revenue (specify below) | ||
| Volunteer, In kind | 38200 | 22500 |
| TOTAL INCOME | 53200 | 60300 |
| B. Expenses | Last Fiscal Year | This Fiscal Year |
|---|---|---|
| Administration | 5000 | |
| Wages/Honouraria/Benefits | 8000 | 14000 |
| Supplies and Equipment | 49000 | 33800 |
| Major Capital Costs | ||
| Mortgage/Rent/Utilities | 0 | 0 |
| Fees (licensing, etc.) | ||
| Insurance | ||
| Advertising/Printing/etc. | 3000 | |
| Other (specify below) | ||
| Volunteer | 7500 | |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 60000 | 60300 |
Details of Your Organization's Grant Request
1) Nature and goals of the project, program or event: Lyngby's sedge communities have all but disappeared in the Portage Inlet (PI) (and indeed Southern Vancouver Island) in large part due to hyperabundant, non-migrating, hybridized, resident Canada geese introduced in the early 1900's. A population of over 200 geese frequents Hospital Creek and Craigflower Estuaries wreaking havoc on marsh ecosystems. We propose to replant areas where sedge has been overgrazed and extirpated and protecting these plantings with the use of ecocultural willow waddle fencing (tried and tested natural material technique) to selectively exclude the geese from grazing from planted areas. The areas will be able to reestablish, with sedge which effectively reestablish marsh plains, restoring critical salmon habitats, blue carbon stocks, and other ecosystem services. We will work with staff within the Craigflower Creek Master Plan to implement this treatment as part of the plan's invasive species goals as well as members of the Songhees and Esquimalt Marine Stewardship teams. We will install fencing protecting 2000 m^2 in the late summer of 2023 and plant in early spring of 2024 engaging volunteers and residents in this work and education/outreach initiatives.
2) Summary of direct and indirect benefits to the Town of View Royal: The Town of View Royal has a commitment to sustainability, and a mission to achieve a resilient vibrant community that balances social and environmental objectives and well-being. The VR community plan recognizes the impacts of climate change and aims to mitigate them through environmental protection. As well, the unique environments within VR, in particular the Gorge Waterway and Portage Inlet, provide the community a variety of natural amenities for recreation. Ultimately, this project will help VR achieve their environmental and ecological objectives enhance recreational opportunities and provide adaptation from climate change impacts This project is in line with regional climate and goose control strategies, and is within the goals of the Craigflower View Royal Park Master Plan.
Conditions of Funding
- The applicant must acknowledge the support of the Town in all printed and publicity material related to the project, event, or program;
- Funds must be used for the purpose for which they were requested. Any funds not used for the requested purpose must be returned to the Town.
- Funds will be released as follows: a. Grants in aid provided for annual programs will be released at 100% at time of approval by Council; b. Grants in aid provided for special projects or events will be released at 50% at time of approval by Council and 50% after receipt of the final report; c. Conditional grants in aid will be paid 100% upon satisfactory proof that the conditions, as set by Council, have been met.
- Organizations receiving grants from the Town shall provide an accounting of the project or program for which the grant was approved as follows: a. Where the grant in aid was for a specific project or event the applicant must submit a final report within 45 days after the project or event is complete. b. Where the grant in aid was in support of an annual program, the applicant must submit a final report within 60 days of the end of the organization's fiscal year.
- An final report must include the following information: i. Evaluation of the project, event, or program; ii. Financial statement of actual revenue and expenses for the project, event or program; iii. Attendance figures, if applicable; iv. Number of participants in the project, event, or program; and v. Evaluation of the direct and indirect benefits to the Town.
- In the event that the project or program is not completed, the grant recipient organization must notify the Town as soon as practical and refund any grant funds that have been provided for that project.
Your Directors' Declaration
We, the undersigned, do hereby certify that this application and all appended forms and/or documents contain a full and accurate account of all matters stated:
- Name: Shawn Stebbins Title: Chair Date: Mar 1, 2023
- Name: Larry Statland Title: Treasurer Date: Mar 1, 2023
Please submit your completed application to: Town of View Royal 45 View Royal Ave Victoria, BC V9B 1A6 www.viewroyal.ca Fax 250-727-9551 email: finance@viewroyal.ca
View Royal Grant in Aid Application - Portage Inlet 1
Final Audit Report 2023-03-01
Created: 2023-03-01 By: P S Status: Signed Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAAOpCihUC4xyjM88zwgqkZPOw10ERKPesM
"View Royal Grant in Aid Application - Portage Inlet 1" History
- Document created by P S 2023-03-01 - 10:50:53 PM GMT- IP address: 154.20.5.120
- Document emailed to ________________ for signature 2023-03-01 - 10:52:02 PM GMT
- Email viewed by ________________ 2023-03-01 - 10:52:05 PM GMT- IP address: 72.14.199.165
- Signer ________________ entered name at signing as Shawn Stebbins 2023-03-01 - 11:17:44 PM GMT- IP address: 70.66.69.177
- Document e-signed by Shawn Stebbins Signature Date: 2023-03-01 - 11:17:46 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 70.66.69.177
- Document emailed to ________________ for signature 2023-03-01 - 11:17:47 PM GMT
- Email viewed by ________________ 2023-03-01 - 11:19:23 PM GMT- IP address: 66.249.84.232
- Signer ________________ entered name at signing as Lawrence Statland 2023-03-01 - 11:20:39 PM GMT- IP address: 70.66.241.140
- Document e-signed by Lawrence Statland Signature Date: 2023-03-01 - 11:20:41 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 70.66.241.140
- Agreement completed. 2023-03-01 - 11:20:41 PM GMT
Feb. 27, 2023 - Resolution of Board of Directors to request a Grant in Aid from the Town of View Royal
Peninsula Streams Society Board Members
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Cameron, Ian | |
| Derry, Michael | |
| Gifford, Jocelyn | |
| Healey, Daniel | Past Chair |
| Lloyd, Kitty | |
| Macdonald, John | Vice-Chair |
| MacPherson, Grant | |
| Sabiston, Bud | |
| Smoker-Peters, Robby | |
| Statland, Lawrence | Treasurer |
| Stebbins, Shawn | Chair |
| Thomas, William | Secretary |
| Trace, Kim | |
| Van der Kamp, Garth |
We would like to apply to the Town of View Royal for grant funding for the Portage Inlet Marsh Restoration Project and Millstream. Application due March 1st, 2023. The application requires that we submit a:
- Resolution of Board of Directors to request a Grant in Aid from the Town of View Royal
Therefore, we move that the Board approves submission of a funding application to the Town of View Royal Grant in Aid program for this project. All in favour. Passed.
Board Resolution re - 2023 View Royal Grant in Aid application
Final Audit Report 2023-02-28
Created: 2023-02-27 By: P S (peninsulastreams@gmail.com) Status: Signed Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAA-tq6zrRCseHMq6Mv1yE3cZrHeEkRux4U
"Board Resolution re - 2023 View Royal Grant in Aid application" History
- Document created by P S (peninsulastreams@gmail.com) 2023-02-27 - 11:17:49 PM GMT- IP address: 205.193.114.245
- Document emailed to ________________ for signature 2023-02-27 - 11:19:14 PM GMT
- Email viewed by ________________ 2023-02-27 - 11:19:15 PM GMT- IP address: 66.249.92.9
- Signer ________________ entered name at signing as Shawn Stebbins 2023-02-27 - 11:58:19 PM GMT- IP address: 70.66.69.177
- Document e-signed by Shawn Stebbins Signature Date: 2023-02-27 - 11:56:21 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 70.66.69.177
- Document emailed to ________________ for signature 2023-02-27 - 11:56:22 PM GMT
- Email viewed by ________________ 2023-02-28 - 4:56:05 AM GMT- IP address: 74.125.209.53
- Signer ________________ entered name at signing as Lawrence Statland 2023-02-28 - 4:58:49 AM GMT- IP address: 70.66.241.140
- Document e-signed by Lawrence Statland Signature Date: 2023-02-28 - 4:58:51 AM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 70.66.241.140
- Agreement completed. 2023-02-28 - 4:58:51 AM GMT
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