“An Ounce of Prevention” Special Funding Pilot calls for proposals. The funding is part of a one-time, special project funding opportunity being piloted jointly by REACH Edmonton and the Community Services Advisory Board.  Entitled “An Ounce of Prevention”, this funding will consider proposals that advance the common outcomes of safe and healthy communities and individuals shared by REACH Edmonton and the City of Edmonton’s Community Services Advisory Board. All proposals must focus on prevention. In addition, proposals must directly address at least two (2) of the following criteria: 

·         Leverage new partnerships from diverse community sectors

·         Offer a creative and innovative approach to creating safe, healthy communities

·         Use a strength based approach

 

Eligibility of Applicants: Funding is open to all Edmonton societies. If your group is not an incorporated society, you may apply if you have a designated fiscal agent as a partner. Funding is not limited to currently funded FCSS agencies in Edmonton.   Only one request per agency may be submitted.  All proposals must meet the FCSS funding requirements (see attachment for further information).

Application Process and Criteria

Eligible applicants are invited to submit a proposal for funding that is no more than 4 pages in length and which outlines how funding will be used by December 31, 2011.  All proposals must include the following elements:

The funding amounts available for this one time grant are up to a maximum of $25,000 per project. All funds must be expended by December 31, 2011. The deadline for submission of  proposals is 4 pm on Friday July 15, 2011, to the address or email listed below.  Agencies will be notified of funding decisions by mid August.