Big Spirit Grant Deadline- August 19!

The deadline for the Wood Buffalo Big Spirit (WBBS) Grant Program  is quickly approaching! This unique program enriches the quality of life in our Municipality by fostering artistic growth, sporting excellence and economic development. Funding is provided by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo but applications are evaluated by the WBBS Committee whose 10 members are representative of the community at large.

These grants, which can be up to $10,000, are available to incorporated/registered non-profit organizations or registered charitable organizations (or those sponsored by such) located within the RMWB. Funds can only be used to further an applicant’s non-profit ventures and may not be used for operational or capital purposes. The WBBS grant program is designed to support new or enhanced community and cultural projects with an end goal of project self-sufficiency.

All potential applicants are encouraged to contact the WBBS Grant Program directly at the conceptual stage to discuss their ideas and to review the complete granting criteria and eligibility.

The next deadline is August 19, 2014. 

For questions, contact grants@bigspirit.ca  
or visit http://bigspirit.ca/grantprogram/

Big Spirit Grant Recipients Announced!

Congratulations to the seven recipients of the Big Spirit Grant!

 The Big Spirit Grant is awarded to community groups and non-profit organizations that  encourage artistic expression, cultural appreciation, sporting excellence, economic  development, community pride and more. The spring 2014 intake of applications is now  closed, and the following organizations were approved to receive grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000:

• Multiple Sclerosis of Canada – Fort McMurray Regional Office (MS MoveS)
• Fort McMurray Sno-Drifters Association (Safe Ride)
• Janview Sekweha Youth Centre (Youth and Elder Beading Program)
•  Fort McMurray Historical Society (Improv summer camp)
• Lake Athabasca Youth Council (Camp Voyageur & Experiential Learning)
• Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre (Celebrate 50th Anniversary)
• YMM Talks Society (TEDx Fort McMurray)

The fall intake of applications to the Big Spirit Grant Program is now open until August 19, 2014. 

Application forms and more information about the grant can be found at bigspirit.ca/grantprogram.

Wood Buffalo Big Spirit Grant Program

Big Spirit has announced a new funding mechanism available to community groups.  The Wood Buffalo Big Spirit (WBBS) Grant program will help to foster artistic growth, sporting excellence and economic development. Funding is provided by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo but applications are evaluated by the WBBS Committee whose 10 members are representative of the community at large.

These grants, which can be up to $10,000, are available to incorporated/registered non-profit organizations or registered charitable organizations (or those sponsored by such) located within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Funds can only be used to further an applicant’s non-profit ventures and may not be used for operational or capital purposes. The WBBS grant program is designed to support new or enhanced community and cultural projects with an end goal of project self-sufficiency.

The grant program offers two annual deadlines; April 30th and August 19th, 2014.  

For questions, please contact grants@bigspirit.ca  

For grant application guidelines, application forms and more information, please visit www.bigspirit.ca/grantprogram