What is the Fundy ULTRA Community Trail Micro-Grant?
The organizers of the Fundy Circuit ULTRA recognize that world class trail systems require knowledgeable, engaged and resourced communities. The goal of the Fundy ULTRA Community Trail micro-grant is to encourage and support sustainable trail development and use throughout the Fundy Region so that communities who welcome and host trail users benefit from a vibrant trail economy and the social and health benefits that accompany it.
What type of projects are eligible for funding?
Projects that will:
- Improve the visibility, awareness and knowledge of our trail system.
- Foster principles of sustainable trail development.
- Cultivate community partnerships and collaborations.
- Engage community members in fun, meaningful and impactful projects that connect people to trails and nature.
Who can apply for Funding?
Eligible partners include Fundy Region Not for Profit organizations. If you are a non-incorporated community trail group, you might look to partner with a not-for-profit organization. The not-for-profit organization must be the lead applicant.
Applicants can submit multiple applications for different projects, however, applicants will not receive funding for more than one project
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline for the 2019 Fundy Circuit ULTRA Community Trail Micro-grant is 4:00pm on Monday, September 9th 2019. The winner will be announced at the Fundy Circuit ULTRA presented by Outdoor Elements on Saturday September 21st, 2019.
How much funding is available?
Level of Assistance:
- Up to 100% of eligible expenses for a project to a maximum of $2,000
What are eligible expenses?
- Costs associated with the implementation of the approved project.
- Those incurred between the time of application submission and notification of project approval are eligible for reimbursement. If the project is not approved, all incurred costs are the responsibility of the applicant.
- Projects must be completed by September 30th, 2020
Can a micro grant be used to pay wages and honorariums?
As general guidelines, this project is NOT intended to provide funding for a staff person that already exists so salaries of existing staff in an organization would be ineligible. The micro-grant could potentially cover up to a maximum of 50% of the total costs for honorariums as long as it is demonstrated that the project would not happen otherwise.
What are ineligible Projects/Expenses?
- Fundraising events are not eligible
- Events where admission is charged are not eligible.
- Expenditures made prior to application submission are not eligible for reimbursement.
What is the maximum contribution of a micro-grant
- The maximum contribution for a project is $2,000.
- Funds will be distributed to applicants based on availability.
How many Projects will be funded?
- The total number of projects funded in 2019 will depend on how many projects meet funding criteria, how much funding each project requests and which applicants are chosen.
Eligible applications will be reviewed by an internal selection committee whose members will consider the potential positive impact of the project, the projects feasibility, and how it contributes to the overarching goal of becoming a more sustainable regional trail community.
