CARLYLE - The Town of Carlyle and the Rural Municipality of Moose Mountain No. 63 have again opened the application process for recreation and culture funding.
This initiative between the town and RM is run by the Cornerstone Planning Group that consists of two members from each council and the administrators from each office.
“Many of the recreation and culture facilities in our community are getting older and require larger upgrades, sometimes more than a seasonal user group for that facility can undertake. Therefore, the grant was created to help with either repairs or larger purchases for the facility,” said Natalie Miller, chief administrative officer for the Town of Carlyle.
“These are facilities that are used by town and RM residents that need to be maintained and/or upgraded to continue to serve our community to the best of their ability."
There are two intakes per year and the current intake is due April 4.
Recreation and cultural organizations interested in receiving funding must submit an application, including a capital budget detailing the project’s purpose, design and cost. A future capital project may be submitted, indicating a capital asset that would be purchased in the future and a report on current assets or facilities that may need major repairs and/or replacements.
After all applications have been received, the committee will meet to review applications in mid-April.
The foundation will review all applications and prioritize the projects. Approval in principle will be provided to the successful applicant for their specific amount. Progress payments may be considered on paid invoices prior to the completion of the project. The amount of progress payment will be limited to the pre-determined allocated amount.
The foundation’s capital fund allocation is limited to a $5,000 maximum per group per year. Discretion is left to the foundation to allocate additional funding if there are fewer applications than funds at the end of each fiscal year. Reserve-funded projects may only be applied for projects exceeding $200,000.
Organizations may only apply for one grant in one application year.
Applicants will then receive a letter informing them if they were awarded any funds from the committee by the end of April.
When the approved project is completed, the applicant will submit a financial statement including all paid invoices. Upon final review of the completed project, a distribution of funds will be made with the approved amount.
Any surplus funds resulting from completed projects may be reallocated to an approved project at the foundation’s discretion or be placed in the reserve fund.
“This partnership with the RM of Moose Mountain started in 2016 for a four-year term and we are extremely happy that both councils have continued to renew the contract and invest in our recreation and culture facilities in Carlyle.,” said Miller.
“To date the grant program has awarded $445,188.65 to 30 different organizations and made numerous improvements for all of our residents."
