2025 General Grant in Aid

Grants in Aid description and objectives

The purpose of the Grant-In-Aid program is to distribute funds to community based organizations, which benefit the people of White Rock and increase civic pride and awareness.

The deadline for applications is February 1, 2025. Applicants will be notified in April 2025.

Required information

A copy of your most recent financial statements and approved budget will be required to be uploaded as part of the application process. You will not be able to submit the application without this information. Informal statements will be considered if no formal statements are available.

Eligibility Criteria

Membership in the group, team, or society applying for the grant should be at least 25% from White Rock. Notwithstanding if, in the opinion of the Committee, the group will bring some substantial benefit to the community, then approval may be granted.
An individual requesting a grant must be a White Rock resident or must be representing White Rock in a provincial, federal, or international event. Notwithstanding, exceptions can be made if the applicant has a current affiliation with the City or has made a significant contribution to the City in the past.
Grants shall not be approved where the stated or likely purpose is to pay for past deficits or debts incurred by the organization.
A sports team or club will only be considered for a grant if they are regional or provincial champions are identified with White Rock, and are participating in national, Western Canadian, or international competition.
The grant must be used to contribute to the general interest and advantage of the City of White Rock and its residents, with new initiatives being given a higher priority.
Organizations that receive other funding from the City, for example a permissive tax exemption, or operating funding, will be given lower priority than those organizations that do not already receive funding from the City.
Organizations must submit their most recent financial statements and approved budgets. Where applicable, itemized budgets should also be submitted for specific events that funding is being applied for.
All grant recipients must submit a report to the Revenue Manager, Financial Services disclosing the use of the grant funds on or before December 31. Recipients who do not submit a report will be ineligible to apply for a grant in the subsequent year.

Applicant Information

Name of Organization or Project*

BC Society and or Registered Charity Number*

Contact Person*

Title*

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityProvince

Postal Code

Please note that the information above will be used to mail and address the cheque if your application is successful. Your organization must be able to deposit a cheque addressed to the name entered above.

Organization Information

Describe the purpose of your organization and provide a brief description of ongoing programs or activities and how your organization benefits the community.*

Briefly describe how your organization works and cooperates with other organizations, and identify the groups you work with.*

Describe how your organization raises funds, have you undertaken any new initiatives for fund raising?*

Program / Project Information

Please describe how the requested funds will be used.*

Program / Project Description (short form)*

Event Date and Times (if applicable)

Event Location (if applicable)

Estimated Attendance*

Employees and Volunteers Information

Number of full time employees

Number of permanent part time employees

Number of volunteers (board and non-board)

Total volunteer hours

Financial Information

Please provide a copy of your most recent financial statement and approved budget.*

Copies of financial information is required to submit an application; informal statements will be considered if no formal financial statements are available.

Please attach a Program / Project budget. Do NOT include requested City funds in your budget.*

Grant in Aid amount requested*

Maximum $1,000

Certification

Electronic Certification*

I certify that to the best of my knowledge the information provided in this application is accurate, complete and endorsed by the organization I represent.

Name of person certifying the application*

Title of person certifying the application*