Appendix 1

Senior Grant Criteria

What is the Senior Grant

The Senior Grant is a Town program that will fund programs and projects led and carried out by seniors for seniors that contribute to increasing active living and social participation. The purpose of the fund is to recognize the diversity among older adults and promote inclusion through the development and enhancement of services that benefit older adults in the Town of Markham.

The maximum funding available is $15,000.00. The maximum per project request is $3,000.00.

Who Can Apply

Eligible groups are: Senior/Older Adult Non-profit clubs and/or community based groups who reside in the Town of Markham. The Clubs/Groups must comprise of 75% Markham residents. Groups will be required to provide memberships lists if required.

Ineligible are: Individuals,“ for profit” organizations ,Programs or services that are the responsibility of other agencies or other levels of government and request for funding to cover staff costs.

Grants will not exceed 50% of annual revenue generated by the group applying.

What are the Program Requirements?

The projects are to be led and carried out by Seniors for Seniors. Seniors need to lead the project’s development and implementation, not just benefit from the project’s success.

Project must:

· Involve seniors in planning and running the activities

· Be a Town of Markham non-profit Senior Club or recognized community group servicing seniors

· Activity must occur in the current fiscal year

Eligible Activities for funding include:

· The project supports Outreach to vulnerable seniors

· The project involves developing and/or improving programs/services to increase active living and social participation

· The project involves purchasing of equipment for new programs to increase participation

· The project is to assist in operational cost e.g. Facility rental cost

Funds will be allocated to Clubs/community based groups who meet one or more of these criteria and meet the Council Grants Eligibility Requirements outlined in the Town of Markham Grants and Sponsorship Guidelines. Applicants who do not meet any of these criteria will not be approved.

Application Deadlines

2008 Funding will be awarded in 2008 for the period of September 2008 through to June 2009.

Application deadline will be September 30, 2008.

How Do I Apply?

Step 1- Complete the Application Form – Please ensure it is legible and signed.

Step 2- Attached any supporting information; club registration lists, club annual budget; funding details;

Step 3- Submit your application to Celebrate Markham Grant Sub- Committee

What will happen next?

The Celebrate Markham Committee will review all applications based on the established criteria outlined under the What are the Program Requirements section. The committee will determine which projects will be funded and how much they will be funded and make recommendation to General Committee and Council.

How will I be notified?

If your project is approved for funding you will be contacted by the Clerks Department. If your application is not approved, a letter will be sent.

Project Follow up

Upon completion of the project each group will be required to submit a project report 30 days after the projects completion date.

Project report should include:

· Accounting of how all funding has been spent

· Description of the success/ any shortfalls of the project

· Photographs

· Completed consent form for use of photographs

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