MISSION STATEMENT

To promote the healthy development and personal growth opportunities of children and youth residing in the Greater Winnipeg area.

LOUNT FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION GRANTS

Funding is available on an annual basis to qualified charitable organizations. Application deadline for assistance is May 1stof each year. In exceptional circumstances, the board may consider other application dates. Applicants will receive notification of funding decisions within two months of their submission being received. The foundation board will select the successful grantees based upon their evaluation of the applications received and the funds available.

GRANT CRITERIA

As outlined in the mission statement, projects must clearly demonstrate how they will promote the healthy development and personal growth opportunities of children and youth living in Greater Winnipeg. Priority will be given to programs that involve those affected (children and youth) in the planning, development, governance and outcome evaluation of the program, based upon the conviction that successful change is enhanced through their active participation. Strengthening the capacity of the children and youth in the longer term is an ultimate goal of the Graham C. Lount Family Foundation grants.

Successful proposals will describe what you hope to accomplish in clear, specific language, including:

who the project will benefit;

proposed activities/strategies;

expected outcomes; and

how the project will be evaluated.

Proposals will also include background information on your organization (e.g., annual report, board members, related activities), budget and supplemental funding opportunities. A maximum allotment of $15,000 will be given to an organization in any given year.

GRAHAM C. LOUNT FAMILY FOUNDATION ANNUAL GRANTS

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

GUIDELINES

  • Through its grants program, the Graham C. Lount Family Foundation supports qualified charitable organizations to promote the healthy development and personal growth opportunities of children and youth in the Greater Winnipeg area.
  • Grants are made only to organizations that are registered as charities with Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, or qualified donees under the Income Tax Act.
  • Grants are awarded on an annual basis to qualified organizations.
  • Grants are awarded for specific programs covering a defined time period.

The following are not eligible for grants:

annual fund drives

building campaigns (note: small, identifiable components of capital projects may be considered)

deficit reduction and retroactive funding

direct religious activities

ongoing core operating expenses of the organization

political activities

media campaigns or advocacy projects

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Tamara Burman

Executive Director, Graham C. Lount Family Foundation

Email:

Or visit our website at:

Financial administration of the Graham C. Lount Family Foundation is handled by:

Lount Corporation

1810 – 1712 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg MB R3J 0E3

PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION

NAME OF ORGANIZATION

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER

CONTACT NAME AND TITLE

MAILING ADDRESS

PHONE

EMAIL ADDRESS

WEBSITE

SUMMARY OF REQUEST

This should be less than one page and include project goals, target group, strategies, expected outcomes, budget and requested funding.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Limit the program description to 2-3 pages. Include clear, complete and specific information on the following aspects of your proposed program:

1.What is the problem you are trying to solve? Can you show that a problem exists and prove that a new intervention is needed?

2.What is your theory of change to test/prove that your intervention will work?

3.Describe any partnerships or collaborations with other organizations.

4.How are you learning and improving? Please give examples.

5.Who will benefit from the program (e.g., total number, ages and how participants are chosen)?

6.What are the proposed activities/strategies? Include rationale for the choices.

7.How will the program be delivered (e.g., timelines, paid and volunteer personnel, etc.)?

8.Outline your evaluation strategy, including your short and long-term outcomes (e.g. skill building, social support, new opportunities for children and youth, etc.)

BUDGET

Include the total amount requested for the proposed program, along with a complete budget breakdown as to how the grant funding will be used. Include other sources of secured and potential funding for the project and in-kind support. Indicate how the program budget relates to the organization’s total annual budget.

DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION

Describe your organization’s overall mission, goals, structure and operation – including recent accomplishments or management of programs that demonstrate your competence in relation to this proposal.

Include your current annual budget (including revenues and expenses), the past two years of annual financial statements, a list of the organization’s board of directors (including each member’s primary organizational affiliations),your latest annual report, and the qualifications of staff connected with the project.

NOTE: All organizations will need to file a final project summary and evaluation report with the Graham C. Lount Family Foundation. An informal midterm program update and review will be conducted via email or phone. Organizations need to meet these reporting requirements before applying for another grant.

MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO:

Tamara Burman

ExecutiveDirector, Lount Family Foundation

2863 Rockwell Ave

Victoria BC V9A 2M8

OR EMAIL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO:

Financial administration of the Graham C. Lount Family Foundation is handled by:

Lount Corporation

1810 – 1712 Portage Ave

Winnipeg MB R3J 0E3