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Westman eNews April 2010
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2010-11 Grants Manual
General Eligiblity
Hosting Grants
Travel Grants
Community Development Grants
AROUND THE REGION
2010-11 Regional Community Sport Development Grants Manual
Whether you are hosting a clinic, traveling to a provincial competition, or developing a new sport in your community, money is available to assist you. All you have to do to be considered is submit a completed application to our office.   You can visit Sport Manitoba's website to view to entire Grant Manual and Application Forms by clicking here. Printed copies are also available at the Sport Manitoba - Westman Region office. For more information about specific grants or to discuss your eligibility, please contact Leanne Traynor, Regional Manager of Sport Manitoba - Westman Region, at 1-866-774-2220 ext. 4.
 
General Eligiblity
Please note the following:- Assistance will only be considered up to the maximum grant based on the availability of sufficient funds in each fiscal year (April 1st to March 31st)- Grants cannot duplicate other funding from Sport Manitoba.- Eligibility does not ensure assistance. - The following grants are available to provide "assistance" with expenses related to the development of sport; therefore, not all expenses would be covered.  
More information on eligiblity can be found by clicking here. 
Hosting Grants
Community/Regional Athlete Skill Development Clinics/Camps
Program Purpose
To provide assistance to Community Sport Partners who are working in partnership with a provincial sport organization in hosting community/regional sport skill development clinics/camps for youth athletes.

Criteria
- It is expected that the program/clinic/camp will be targeted at youth, generally from ages 7 to 21.
- Maximum of one clinic/camp per sport per community sport partner/per year
- Receipts are mandatory with post event report
- NOTE: All Instructors must be recognized by their P.S.O.

 
Regional Championships
Program Purpose
To assist Community Sport Partners who are working in partnership with a provincial sport organization in the hosting of a regional championship for youth athletes. 
 
Criteria
- It is expected that the championship will be targeted at youth, generally from ages 7 to 21.
- Regional Championship must be a separate competition from normal league play. - Must either lead to a Provincial Sport Organization sanctioned provincial championship or support pre-Manitoba Games competitions in a non-games year.  i.e.: the age category must allow for participants to be eligible for the next Manitoba Games competition. 
- Receipts are mandatory with post event report
Travel Grants
Athlete/Team Travel Assistance
Program Purpose  
- To provide financial assistance to youth athletes trying out for a Provincial Team that will be competing in either a sport specific Western Canadian or National Championship or for a Canada/Western Canada Summer or Winter Games team.  - To provide financial assistance to youth athletes/teams participating in a Provincial Sport Organization sanctioned Provincial Championship.
- To provide financial assistance to athletes/teams participating in a Manitoba High School Athletic Association sanctioned provincial championship.
 
General Criteria- It is expected that the championship/camp will be targeted at youth, generally from ages 7 to 21. - Athletes/Teams are required to travel a minimum of 300 kms total at their own expense.  Any travel over and above the minimum 300 kms is eligible for assistance up to the maximums stated in the funding levels.  - All travel will be confirmed with the appropriate Provincial Sport Organization - Individual sport athletes traveling from a community/club to a provincial championship (i.e. Swim Club) may be grouped under team sport funding levels to a maximum of $300.00
 
Funding Levels- "Individual" sport's athletes are eligible for up to a maximum of $100.00 per person, per sport, per year.  - Team sports are eligible for up to $300.00 maximum per team, per sport, per year. 
- Funding is not guaranteed if travel is subsidized by other granting sources

 
 
Coaches/Officials Travel Assistance 
Program Purpose- To provide financial assistance to coaches attending recognized National Coaches Certification Clinics. (Theory or Technical) - To provide financial assistance to volunteer officials attending recognized Officials Certification Clinics. - To provide financial assistance to coaches participating in Coaching Manitoba or PSO sponsored seminars/conferences.
 
Criteria
- Courses offered outside Manitoba may be eligible based upon circumstances within sport and or level of course. - All travel will be confirmed with each perspective Provincial Sport Organization 
 
Funding Levels
Coaches/Officials are eligible for up to a maximum of $200.00 per sport per year.
Community Development Grants
***NEW GRANT FOR 2010-11 ***
Planning Support for Sport Clubs and Community Sport Organizations
Program Purpose
To provide financial assistance to either an existing or a new Sport Club or Community Sport Organization to develop an athlete development plan, which is based on their sport's Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) Model, for the progressive skill training and development of their athletes. 
 
Criteria- It is expected that the program will be targeted at youth, generally ages 7 - 21. - Maximum of 1 application per community sport partner/per year - Receipts are mandatory with post event report
 
Funding Levels - Applicant's grant/share is 50% of the eligible expenses. - Maximum grant is $300 per year - Eligibility does not ensure assistance.
  
Introduction of a New Sport to a Community
Program Purpose
To provide financial assistance to Community Sport Partners who are working in partnership with a Provincial Sport Organization to introduce a new sport by establishing a team, sport club or league in their community.
 
Criteria- It is expected that the program will be targeted at youth, generally ages 7 - 21. - Maximum of 1 application per community sport partner/per year - Receipts are mandatory with post event report
  Funding Levels- Applicant's grant/share is 50% of the eligible expenses. - Maximum grant is $300 per year - Eligibility does not ensure assistance.
  
Bingo Allocations
Program Purpose
To provide an opportunity for eligible Community Sport Partners who are working in partnership with a Provincial Sport Organization to work and/or receive a grant from a Sport Manitoba allocated bingo.
 
Funding Levels
- Grants may vary in size from region to region up to a maximum of $3,000.00. - Receipts are mandatory along with a post event report. - Prior to making an application contact Leanne Traynor at 1-866-774-2220 ext. 4. - Eligibility does not ensure assistance.
 
 
Sport Special Initiatives
Program Purpose
To provide assistance to a Community Sport Partner who is working in partnership with a Provincial Sport Organization for a project, event or activity that would assist in the development of community based sport and is not eligible under any other grant.
NOTE: Both Municipal Recreation Commissions/Departments and Regional Sport Specific Associations are encouraged to apply for sport developmental funding.  
 
Criteria
- The funding request must clearly outline how that initiative will assist in meeting the needs of the athletes, coaches, officials or volunteers - The project, event or activity should contain an educational component. - Receipts are mandatory with post event report
Funding Levels- Up to a maximum of $500.00 per community Sport Partner per year - Applicant's grant/share is 50% of the eligible expenses. - Prior to making an application for Bingo's contact Leanne Traynor at 1-866-774-2220 ext. 4.
- Eligibility does not ensure assistance.