The SWDCRS recently unveiled their 2021 Get COVID-Creative Fund, offering a pool of funds to help develop culture, recreation and sport throughout the southwestern part of the province.
Up to $500 per project is available to groups or small communities (population up to 2,500), with requests for new or improved initiatives being considered.
The application process is simple: at least two weeks prior to the project start date, applicants are asked to email a Microsoft Word summary of 150 words or less to community consultant Anne Weisgerber (anne@gosouthwest.ca) or Brennen Ronovsky (brennen@gosouthwest.ca).
The summary should include how the project will develop culture, recreation and sport in the community, a brief budget, a schedule for the project and how the SWDRSC support will be acknowledged. One application per project is allowed.
Applicants will be notified their application has been accepted and the result within a week.
Applications are now being accepted, with projects to be finished by Mar. 22.
Payment will be made by reimbursement after receiving a follow-up report that includes:
Proof the project took place through posters, pictures or the like- How did your project develop community culture, recreation, or sport?
- How did you follow COVID safety guidelines?
- What successes did your community or group experience because of this project?
- What challenges did your community or group overcome because of this project?
- Did you meet your project objectives?
- Did you spend your budget as planned?
- What were the participant numbers, demographic details, etc.?
- Was your project a success?
- Please include a photo of how you acknowledged the District’s support
Follow-up reports must be received by Mar. 31.
The COVID-Creative Fund will be available until funds are exhausted, and to confirm availability or have any questions answered, feel free to contact the SWDCRS community coordinators at anne@gosouthwest.ca or brennen@gosouthwest.ca for more information.
