Grant-in-Aid application from View Royal Park Community Garden Society
Grant application to fund rain barrels and a pollinator garden project at the community garden.
Grant Application Form
Basic Information
For what type of grant are you applying?
Category: [ ] Establishment [ ] Operational [X] Special Project
Project / Program Name & Description: View Royal Park Community Garden Project
Grant amount applied for? $1780 % of project budget: 75 % Date the project, activity, event or program will occur: Summer - fall 2017
Has your organization ever received grant funding from the Town? Yes / No
- If yes, in what year(s) & and attach copies of printed material which acknowledged the financial support of the Town. 2016
Has your organization received a permissive tax exemption from the Town? Yes / No
- If yes, in what year(s)? __________
Does your organization issue grants to other organizations? Yes / No
- If yes, you must demonstrate that any funding provided by the Town will not be used to fund grants to other organizations.
Attachments Required
- Resolution of Board of Directors to request a Grant in Aid from the Town of View Royal. (Handwritten note: will provide after our May 6/17 mtg)
- Prior years financial statements of the organization.
About Your Organization
Legal Name of Organization: View Royal Park Community Garden Society Mailing Address: #4 1500 Glentana Rd Victoria BC V9A 7A1 Operating at: View Royal Park Community Garden
Ph: __________ Fax: __________ Email: __________ Contact: Richard Bickl Title: president Society Registration Number: S-0063444 Year Registered: 2014 Charity Registration Number: __________ Year Registered: __________ Year Founded: 2014 Fiscal year end: 31 / 12 (day/month)
List any other geographic areas in which your organization operates: __________
Your Organization’s Personnel
- Organization Executive and Staff:
- President: Richard Bickl
- Secretary/Treasurer: Janet Kozak
Board Members:
- William Skrlac - treasurer
- Beth Burdett - member
- Marla Brownhill - vice pres.
- List the staff or volunteer positions involved in carrying out the project:
| Name and Position | Paid | Volunteer |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Bickel | [X] | |
| Bill Skrlac | [X] | |
| Ron Wedman | [X] | |
| Doug and Flo Skinner | [X] | |
| Marla Brownhill | [X] | |
| Janet Kozak | [X] | |
| Betty Erickson | [X] | |
| Beth Burdett | [X] | |
| Mieke Scheper | [X] |
Your Organization’s Objectives and Services
- Describe your organization's mission statement and how your services meet them: Provide gardening opportunities in View Royal for enhancement of the community. Promote urban agriculture. Increase food security in the community. Provide similar and related services as determined by the membership.
Your Proposed Program Budget
- 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 | $ 1000.00 | $ 1780.00 |
| Fees or Membership Dues | 66.00 | 50.00 |
| Government Revenue (specify) | ||
| Interest income | 0.60 | |
| Bingo revenues | ||
| Direct access revenues | ||
| Fundraising projects | 651.00 | |
| Other Revenue (specify) | Sobey's smilecard 993.67 | water stand 993.67 |
| TOTAL INCOME | 2711.27 | 2823.67 |
| B. Expenses | Last Fiscal Year | This Fiscal Year |
|---|---|---|
| Administration | ||
| Wages/Honouraria/Benefits | ||
| Supplies and Equipment | 905.30 | |
| Major Capital Costs | ||
| Mortgage/Rent/Utilities | ||
| Fees (licensing, etc.) | society regstr. 25.00 | 25.00 |
| Insurance | ||
| Advertising/Printing/etc. | ||
| Other (specify) | ||
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 930.30 |


