The Town of Wainwright (the “Town”) values the significant contributions of community not-for-profit organizations and volunteer groups in enhancing community well-being and improving the quality of life for its residents. The Town also recognizes the efforts of local organizations, community groups and sports teams that host events and activities to raise funds for worthwhile projects, programs, or services while promoting economic growth.
In an effort to support these organizations and their initiatives, the Town is committed to providing assistance to such organizations, community groups and sports teams through Community and Support Grants and Event Sponsorships.
What is Event Sponsorship?
Funding may be offered to organizations to support events or activities held in the Town or within the M.D. of Wainwright that will encourage positive economic activity in the community. This funding is split into a Major Event category and a Minor Event category.
CRITERIA
- Applicants must be an organization or applying on behalf of a local group or sports team. Individual applicants are not eligible for funding.
- Political or religious organizations are not eligible for funding. The event/activity must remain free of any form of political and/or religious statements. Events that do not follow this guideline may be denied funding in the future.
- Events must promote local economic activity such as:
- Events that bring economic development opportunities from outside the Town and M.D. of Wainwright boundaries into the Town.
- For the initial start-up of events/activities.
- For community organizations providing benefits for Wainwright and district residents.
- Funding will not be provided to events/activities that are primarily focused on gambling, alcohol, etc.
- The event/activity must be open to the public.
- The Town of Wainwright must be identified as a sponsor of the event/activity.
- The applicant is expected to contribute at least 50% of the funding for the event or activity. For example, if an event is held in Irma, at least 50% of the total revenue must come from sources such as sponsorships or municipal support. Up to 50% of the remaining expenses can then be funded through the Town of Wainwright Event Sponsorship funding.
- Preference will be given to organizations that:
- Demonstrate community support
- Have other sources of funding
- Have not received funding from this stream in previous years
- Have not received financial support in any other form from the Town within the fiscal year
- It is expected that recurring events will eventually become self-sustaining and may no longer be eligible for funding from the Town.
FUNDING LEVELS
Major Event
Examples of major events may include multi-day or large-scale events or initiatives that enhance the region’s visibility and recognition.
Minor Event
Examples of minor events may include local community and sporting events.
The Town retains the authority to reassign organizations between the Major and Minor Event categories based on the application, available funding, and its own discretion.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications must be received by the below deadlines and approved before the event/activity takes place to be considered for funding. No exceptions. The Town retains the authority to approve funds based on the application, available funding and its own discretion.
Major Events
For major events taking place before April 15th of any year, applications should be submitted by March 1st of the prior year to ensure deadline compliance.
Minor Events
- January 1
- May 1
- September 1
Due to the allocation of this funding, applicants may apply at any time, however their application will not be considered until the period in which their event will take place. For example, if an applicant applies for their July event by January 1st, the application would not be considered for funding until the May 1st deadline.
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