I·SPARC (The Indigenous Sport, Physical
Activity & Recreation Council) is accepting applications for its
Winter edition of the Equipment Grant Program until February 26, 2020.
All First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities and Friendship Centres
are eligible to apply for the Equipment Grant for up to $1500. In
addition, some community not-for-profit organizations that deliver
Indigenous sport, recreation and/or physical activity
programs will be eligible to apply. The equipment must be used to
promote healthy active lifestyles for Indigenous communities by reducing
barriers and increasing access to sport, recreation and physical
activity programs.
THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION IS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 at 4:00 PM (PST).
ONLINE
APPLICATION FORM HERE
Please make sure you have visited I·SPARC
EQUIPMENT GRANT for complete information before applying.
Applications that demonstrate the following will rank highest within the application evaluation process:
- New programs and initiatives which address gaps in basic access to sport, recreation and/or physical activity
- A well-defined need for the equipment, plan for its use, and description of the barriers it will help to reduce
- A large number of Indigenous people benefiting from use of the equipment
- Easy access, qualified supervision, and shared use of equipment
PLEASE NOTE: Sport Apparel (jerseys, pinnies) electronics (projectors, scoreboards, fitness trackers), large single-user items such as treadmills and items for one individual athlete are NOT ELIGIBLE for the Equipment Grant Program. See a list of generally approved equipment HERE
All applications must include an official purchase quote or invoice from the supplier, and letter(s) of support. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Funds will be awarded either by reimbursement on submission of receipts showing method and proof of purchase, or by direct billing. Equipment placed on supplier accounts will not be eligible.
Due to limited funds, not all applicants will be selected. All grant recipients will be required to complete and submit a final report which will be provided by I·SPARC.
For more information please visit www.isparc.ca/grants-recognition/equipment-grant-program/, or contact Patti Campbell at equipmentgrant@isparc.ca.
This newsletter comes to you from I·SPARC’s Grant Program
Director, Sport
Lara Mussell
P: 250.388.5522 ext. 233
TF: 1.800.990.2432
F: 1.877.711.5594
lmussell@isparc.ca
Provincial Coordinator,
Sport Development & Community Engagement
Michelle Webster
P: 250.306.2391
mwebster@isparc.ca
Administrative Coordinator
Patti Campbell
admin@isparc.ca