Grants and Financial Assistance

Applications will be reviewed on their individual merit based on the financial resources available and the objectives of the EnhancePG committee. We welcome applications that focus on one or more of the following categories:

• community events and celebrations
• indoor and outdoor recreation
• lights and decorations
• goodwill programs
• beautification and landscape projects Applications that have an element of sustainability are encouraged.

Applicants may apply for a grant of between $200 - $1000.

Funds are not available for operating/ongoing expenses.

Matching funds will be considered under the following categories:

• Monies
• Volunteer labour (at current minimum wage)
• Donated material and supplies
• Donated equipment
• Combination of money, volunteer labour, donated materials & supplies and donated equipment (For Example: A group applying for $400 must show that they have at least $400 worth of money, volunteer labour, donated materials & supplies or donated equipment (or a combination) to put towards the project)

1. Any non-profit organization within the City of Prince George;
2. A group of neighbours with a defined neighbourhood project (must be partnered with a non-profit organization);
3. A business in collaboration with a non-profit organization;
4. All applicants must include a component of community or neighbourhood involvement;
5. Priority will be given to innovative projects that indicate initiative and self-help on the part of the applicants;

Intake Requirements:

October 15th Intake: The projects must be completed or in progress by December 2017

March 15th Intake: The projects must be completed or in progress by June 2018

• Be a registered non-profit organization, in good standing and located in Prince George. Partnerships with a local non-profit sporting organization may be considered. 
• Demonstrate the financial and organizational capacity to host the event being applied for. 
• Be in good financial standing with the City of Prince George. Organizations with outstanding receivables with the City will be ineligible. 
• Provide a viable business plan for the event, detailing the sport event’s objectives, action plan, volunteer and organizational structure, timelines and budget (upon request). 

The SportPG Hosting Grant funding is based on participant numbers and whether the event’s scope is Regional, Provincial, Western Canadian, National or International. For the funding chart below, “participants” will include athletes, coaches and field of play officials:         

• Regional (50% or more of participants located outside of city limits)
  $6/participant 
• Provincial (75% or more participants located over 235 km from City)
  $8/participant 
• Western Canada (participants from BC, AB, SK and MB)
  $9/participant 
• National (75% or more participants from out of province)
  $10/participant 
• International (75% or more participants from outside of Canada)
  $12/participant                  

Upon approval of the grant, successful recipients will receive 50% of the approved funds prior to the sporting event, based on the estimated number of eligible participants outlined in the application. The exact amount of the remaining funding will be determined after the event is completed, the number of participants is confirmed, and the final report is approved by the City. Lower numbers of actual participants than anticipated will result in a lower grant allocation. 

The adjudication committee consists of members from Tourism Prince George and City of Prince George staff. 

Applicants can apply throughout the year. If applications are complete and in order, the adjudication process may take up to 8 weeks.

• Complete a final report within 60 days of the completion of the event. It must include:
• Number of volunteers
• Number of local athletes, coaches and officials
• Number of out-of-town athletes, coaches and officials
• Number of local spectators (estimates if the event is not ticketed)
• Number of out-of-town spectators (estimates if the event is not ticketed)
• Final financial statement 
• Include the SportPG logo on any printed materials, the event website, and social media (where applicable). Exposure must be at the same level or greater than other funders of equal value. Copies of these materials must be included in the final report. Please contact the City for suitable logos, including the respective logo branding standards. 
• Supply a minimum of (3) three high resolution photographs which are of sufficient quality to be used for promotional materials. The City of Prince George and Tourism Prince George must be given copyright permissions to use these photos for promotional or educational purposes. Submission of photos will indicate copyright permissions are given. If photo credits are required, these must be provided. 
• Prior to the event, provide event website address and social media information including hashtags being used for the event.  
• Display SportPG banner on-site during the event in a visible location. The City can provide this banner. 
• Within 60 days, e-mail a post-event survey to registered participants. A copy of the survey will be supplied by Tourism Prince George.

The City of Prince George reserves the right to request additional financial information at any point during the granting process.

The City recognizes some events may present unique opportunities and challenges that are not addressed in this program. In certain unique and exceptional circumstances, the City, in partnership with Tourism Prince George, may adjust the program.

Large scale sporting events, where considerable Hosting Right Fees, Multi-Sport Games (ie Canada Games), or Financial Guarantees are required, are considered outside this grant program, as the typical level of staffing and/ or financial resources commitment exceeds the ability of the Sport PG Hosting Grant and requires approval through City Council. For these types of event requests, contact the City at 205-561-7640.

Participants must be permanent residents of Prince George, and meet one of the two categories below:

1. Have an annual income in the previous/current year that is below the Statistics Canada Low Income Guidelines. (details on form) 
2. Receive a BC Seniors Supplement that is below the Statistics Canada Low Income Guidelines.

Eligible applicant(s) may have one of the referral agencies below apply on their behalf:

• Ministry of Children and Family Development
• Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation
• Community Living BC
• Carrier Sekani Family Services
• Nezul Be Hunuyeh Child and Family Services Society

Application forms are available at:

• City Hall
• Four Seasons Leisure Pool
• Prince George Aquatic Centre

Please allow two weeks for processing. Participants will receive an approval letter in the mail, which must be dropped off at the pool where they provide a Leisure Access card. The card is valid for one year.

Apply for the Leisure Access Program (General Public).

Application form for Referral Agencies Only.

Applicants/organizations must be Prince George-based, and able to supply proof of incorporation or registration.  A maximum of one grant per calendar year is available per individual/team, and the amount of funding available is dependent on the number of applicants.

Grants will be reviewed and paid bi-annually (June and December each year).

All groups (where the majority of members are 18 years old or younger) or individuals (18 years old or younger) are eligible. Applicants must be sponsored by an organization in a recognized cultural, educational, art, sport and/or a recreational activity. You must also have:

• been selected at a juried show to have his/her work displayed in a Regional, Provincial, National level, or within a designated geographic area, recognized by the sponsoring organization OR
• been awarded a scholarship within a specific field of art, to attend a school of National or Western Canadian recognition OR
• won a local, regional or provincial  competition, or have been selected by a sponsoring organization to represent Prince George at a Regional, Provincial or National competition OR
• won the right or have been selected to represent the City of Prince George, the Province of British Columbia, and/or Canada, at an international competition.

Note: On occasion, those activities that are considered to be in pursuit of excellence are eligible for funding. School-based sports and activities are not eligible.

In addition, applications must:

• Include a completed application form.
• Include a signed letter, from a current Executive Board of Directors member, on official letterhead, details of the event itself, and a list of qualifying events. The letter must include a statement that the application meets all criteria, as outlined in this document.
• Indicate that the travel has occurred prior to the application date.

The annual funding amount is derived from interest on the BC Winter Games Legacy Trust, and the total available amount for grants can vary annually, based on current interest rates.

The actual amount provided will be a maximum of the amount listed below, but is often less due to the number of other applications received.

Note: All grant applications may be subject to further review as required. Please be prepared to provide detailed information on eligibility requirements and actual expenses incurred.