Community Event Assistance Program

The Community Event Assistance Program is available to Community Groups who wish to develop a new community organization, create neighbourhood-based recreation opportunities and events, or increase information sharing in a neighbourhood.

Criteria for funding should include:

• Programs which are new to the community
  
  
• Promotes community development and participation
  
  
• Creates low cost or free of charge recreational opportunities (L.I.F.E. programs)
  
  
• Increases community awareness
  
  
• Not attached to a business or for-profit organization

For example, assistance may be available for:

• Organizational Development (volunteer recruitment, proposal writing, strategic planning)
  
  
• Neighbourhood-based recreation (programming, special events, equipment loans, tents, staff)
  
  
• Information Sharing (material for and distribution of community newsletters, lending library, Saanich website, Active Living Guide)
  
  
• Target groups (increase youth involvement, development of free or low-cost programs L.I.F.E.)

Download Community Event Assistance Program Application Form (PDF 40KB)

Support may be through consultative services or financial. Maximum amount available is $250.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.  For more information, contact Julie Wallace, Community Services at 475-5408.