Applicants may apply for up to 50% funding to a maximum of $15,000 per event.
Application Deadline: 12pm (noon) May 1st
*Important* you will not be able submit this application without uploading the following documentation. Please have your scanned copies ready before you begin.1. Your Society or Charity's incorporation documents
2. Detailed budget for the project or event which includes all revenues and expenses *See link below to download Budget Template.
3. Proof of liability insurance
4. Most recent annual financial statements
5. Proof of filing of annual return from Corporate Registries
Fill out the Budget Template and submit it with your application.
To apply for a large-scale event matching grant, applicants must:
• represent one of the following community sectors: arts, culture, heritage, recreation, social, environment and/or community spirit
• be a registered not-for-profit organization based within the Town of Cochrane
• be prepared to enter into a “Letter of Agreement” with the Town of Cochrane if the application is approved
•agree that any financial shortfalls or resulting ongoing funding requirements are not the Town’s responsibility
• agree to recognize the Town’s contribution to the event in all related public information, printed material and media coverage
• agree to provide the Town of Cochrane with a follow-up report on the event supported by the grant within 90 days following completion of the event
• agree to return to the Town of Cochrane any unused grant dollars
• have completed any required reports and/or financial statements for projects/events that have previously received Community Grant Program funding before being eligible for another Community Grant.
Large-scale event matching grant must be used for a specific event expenditure and shall not be used for staffing costs, operating expenditures, work done or materials obtained before the grant was approved or for events that other bodies or levels of government have a clear, legislated responsibility for.
Funding decisions will be made and communicated within three weeks following the deadline.
New applications meeting criteria may be given priority over repeat applications.
Distribution of Community Grants will be at the discretion of Administration.
