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2. Community Arts Grant/Ice Rental Form

   The Community Event Grant is intended to provide support to community organizations that host events or activities that enhance the well-being of Slave Lake residents. Through the application process, the Town of Slave Lake establishes a transparent process for organizations and groups that request support.

   I. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.	Groups eligible for the grant must be Slave Lake-based and serve Slave Lake residents. a. Non-Town of Slave Lake not-for-profit groups providing an event for Slave Lake residents may receive funding considerations if similar services are not offered in the Town. Events must reflect the community's values and be appropriate for all demographics. Events are meant to enhance the community and are not for advertising, political or offensive/hateful purposes. Groups are eligible for a maximum of one grant per year, up to $2,000 Funding is limited, and the Town reserves the right to refuse an application on any basis it considers reasonable. Applications may be made for future events, or if there are special circumstances, events which took place in the preceding 6 months. Amateur sporting events must be sanctioned by a Provincial or National governing body. A grant agreement outlining the terms and conditions of the funding shall be put in place. The agreement will include: Timeline for event implementation Permitted use of funds Details of applicable Special Event Permits that need to be completed Recognition of funds received from the Town of Slave Lake Event budget The Town will promote awareness of the event.

   Ineligible events and activities include:

   • Events that do not provide direct benefit to Town residents;
   • Events that are not open and available to the general public;
   • Events that already receive direct or indirect support from the Town of Slave Lake for the stated service;
   • Events that have unreasonable admission fee structures;
   • Events where the use of the grant is for the purpose of flow-through funding, where the intent is to redistribute the funds to others;
   • Where the use of the grant is for the purpose of deficit funding;
   • For-profit and commercial ventures;
   • Any application for an event produced by or on behalf of government agencies;
   • Any application aligned with political parties or to support their programs and/or services;
   • Any application aligned with a religious affiliation or supporting their programs and/or services;
   • Banquets;
   • Conferences;`
   • Groups using funds to operate programs, projects or operations predominantly outside of Slave Lake.

   The following criteria will be considered when determining fund allocation for community events:

   1. The group's previous experience with public events
   2. The value to the community
   3. The alignment with the Town of Slave Lake's Strategic Priorities
   4. The existing community events, and that the event does not duplicate services/interfere with existing event dates.
   5. Appropriateness of budget
   6. Ability to carry out a project
   7. Event must be accessible and visible to the community
   8. Events held in the Downtown corridor and within the Provincial Park may be prioritized
   9. Funds are for operational event costs and cannot fund capital! projects
4. Project Budget*
5. Proof of Insurance

   Please answer yes or no. If no, ($2 million liability insurance required, if you do not have insurance, please contact us us to discuss.)

7. Applicant Information
9. First Name
10. Last Name
12. Name of Organization
14. Mailing Address
15. Postal Code
16. Primary Contact Name
18. Email
19. Phone Number
21. Application Questions
23. About the Event

    Optional: attach any addtional documents about your event

25. Event Name
26. Event Location
28. Event Dates
30. Event Information

    1. This is a new event?
    2. This is a reoccuring event without new elements
    3. We are adding new elements to a reoccuring event

    Is this a new event or have new elements been added to a reoccuring event? 

32. Tell us more about your event:

    What are your goals and outcomes? How do they align with the Town of Slave Lake Strategic Priorities?

34. Is your event oepn to all residents of Slave Lake?

    1. Yes
    2. No

    Tell us who can access your event and why?

35. Is there a fee to attend your event?

    1. Yes
    2. No

    Tell us more about what the cost is (if any) and how you plan to make the event financially accessible if there is a fee.

    Implementation.

37. Tell us about your organization's previous experience implementation similar-scale events:
39. What team do you have in place to ensure the event is successfully completed?
41. How will you promote the initiative to ensure its success?
43. What is the amount of funds being requested? Please complete the Project below.
45. Revenue

    Cash or Estimated In-Kind Value.

46. Grant

    Cash or Estimated In-Kind Value.

48. Gifts/Donations

    Cash or Estimated in-Kind Value.

49. Sponsorship

    Cash or Estimated in-Kind Value.

51. Total Revenue

    Cash or Estimated in-Kind Value.

53. Expenditures (ex. Performers, 3 musicians at 2 hours each)

    Cash or Estimated in-Kind Value.

55. Contingency Fund Suggested

    Cash or Estimated in-Kind Value.

56. Total Expenditures

    Cash or Estimated in-Kind Value.

58. Total Revenue (1) MINUS Total Expenditures (2):

    Cash or Estimated in-Kind Value.

59. Total amount requested from the Community Event Grant (maximum request $2,000)

    Cash or Estimated in-Kind Value.

61. Signature

    The applicant, on behalf of its officers, agents, and employees, waives the right to bring any claim against

    The Town of Slave Lake and its officers, agents, and employees for any matters arising our of or in any way connected with the Community Event Project, including claims based on the negligence of The Town or its officers, agents or employees. The applicant further agrees to indemnify and save harmless The Town of Slave Lake, its officers, agents and employees from and against all claims of nature, including negligence, arising our of or in any way connected with the Community Art Project.

    I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that alt answers given and statements made on this application are full and true to the best of my knowledge and beliefs. I have read the terms and conditions outlined in this document and agree to abide by them. Failure to comply with the conditions herein could result in the application/agreement being withdrawn, future applications being denied.

63. Electronic Signature Agreement

    By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.

    1. I agree.
65. Electronic Signature
67. Date
68. Organization Name
69. Authorized Person to Sign Name
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71. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
72. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

73. Submit

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