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CLCF Community Grants and Scholarships
Annual community funding and scholarships
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Annual funding supports community projects and scholarships in the Rural Municipality of Coldwell. The program also supports local needs such as arts, culture, health, education, recreation, environment, and youth initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community betterment projects
- Local programs and initiatives in arts, culture, heritage, health, education, environment, recreation, senior services, social services, and youth
- Scholarships for graduating students
- Pilot or demonstration projects with a plan for continued viability
Documents Needed
- Completed grant application form
- Project description and community benefit explanation
- Detailed budget with cost categories
- At least two quotes for capital acquisitions
- List of board members, financial statements, and recent annual report, newsletter, or brochure
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local charitable organizations
- Canada Revenue Agency-registered charities
- Organizations affiliated with a CRA-registered charity
- Graduating students at Lundar High School
- Home-schooled residents of the RM of Coldwell
Who is not eligible
- Organizations seeking support for ongoing operating costs
- Applicants requesting funding for annual fundraising campaigns or events
- Projects that are mainly religious, political, or sectarian
Eligible expenses
- Project costs for specific community initiatives
- Capital acquisitions supported by quotations
- Costs related to pilot or demonstration projects
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Ongoing operating costs
- Annual fundraising campaigns or events
- Deficits, debt repayment, or mortgage payments
- Endowment fund creation
- Exclusive sectarian, religious, or political purposes
Eligible geographic areas
- Rural Municipality of Coldwell
- Lundar and districts
Selection criteria
- Strong community impact from a moderate grant amount
- Support from other funding sources
- Volunteer participation and citizen involvement
- Efficient use of community resources
- Clear community need and cooperation among organizations
How to apply
- Step 1: Download the application
- Obtain the grant application form from the foundation website.
- Step 2: Prepare the application package
- Complete the form with organization, project, budget, and support information.
- Attach the required supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit by mail
- Mail the completed application to Coldwell Lundar Community Foundation, Box 154, Lundar, Manitoba R0C 1Y0.
- Step 4: Submit before the deadline
- Ensure the application is received by February 28.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Board of Directors.
- The Board evaluates each application and decides which projects will benefit the area most.
- Applications submitted late or incomplete are not considered.
- A final report is expected if the organization previously received a grant.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by the Board of Directors.
- Granting is done annually.
- Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- The foundation serves the Rural Municipality of Coldwell, including Lundar and districts.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CLCF Community Grants and Scholarships Program
What is the CLCF Community Grants and Scholarships?
Annual funding supports community projects and scholarships in the Rural Municipality of Coldwell. The program also supports local needs such as arts, culture, health, education, recreation, environment, and youth initiatives.
Who is eligible for the CLCF Community Grants and Scholarships program?
To be eligible for the CLCF Community Grants and Scholarships program, you must:
Project benefits R.M. of Coldwell residents
Applicant is a CRA-registered charity or affiliated
Project serves a local need
What expenses are eligible under CLCF Community Grants and Scholarships?
Community betterment projects
Local programs and initiatives in arts, culture, heritage, health, education, environment, recreation, senior services, social services, and youth
Scholarships for graduating students
Pilot or demonstration projects with a plan for continued viability
Who can I contact for more information about the CLCF Community Grants and Scholarships?
You can contact Coldwell Lundar Community Foundation Inc. (CLCF) by email at clcfdn@gmail.com or by phone at 1-204-762-5727.
Where is the CLCF Community Grants and Scholarships available?
The CLCF Community Grants and Scholarships program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the CLCF Community Grants and Scholarships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CLCF Community Grants and Scholarships is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the CLCF Community Grants and Scholarships?
CLCF Community Grants and Scholarships is funded by Coldwell Lundar Community Foundation Inc. (CLCF)