UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA CALGARY BRANCH REQUEST FOR FUNDING APPLICATION PROJECT NAME: FUNDING REQUIRED DATE: MAIN CONTACT NAME: MAIN CONTACT EMAIL: DATE SUBMITTED: 2014 COPYRIGHT UNAC-CALGARY EMAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: partnerships@calgaryunac.com
INTRODUCTION The United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada) is a national charitable organization established in 1946 based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Our mandate is to engage the Canadian public in the work of the United Nations and the critical international issues that affect us all. The Association offers individual Canadians a window into the work of the UN, and a channel through which to become engaged in the critical international issues affecting us all. By creating links between the work of the UN and the lives of Canadians, UNA-Canada is helping to build a better United Nations. The Calgary Branch of UNA-Canada is incorporated pursuant to the Alberta Societies Act. The affairs of the branch are controlled and managed by its Calgary based Board of Directors who are volunteers and are responsible for policy decision, action, and for oversight of general branch operations. UNAC-Calgary partners with local organizations to engage our community in the work of the United Nations and key human rights and environmental issues. UNAC-Calgary supports projects in alignment with our mandate and those that contribute to the betterment of our society. Our goal is draw links between local and global concerns and to introduce values and principles of the United Nations with respect to human rights, youth and education, immigration and the environment though education and various local initiatives. UNAC-CALGARY FUNDING MANDATE UNAC-Calgary provides funding support for engagement opportunities within our local community. We focus on causes that educate or involve the participation of Calgarians, particularly youth, in activities whose primary theme is related to mandates of the United Nations: Youth and Education, Human Rights, and the Environment; with the purpose of benefiting all Canadians. Preference will be given to projects with a direct link to United Nations themes or topics. Should you have a project or initiative that meets our mandate, please complete the funding application below and we will gladly evaluate your needs. Youth & Education The education mandate focuses on teaching youth and children about the United Nations and global issues from a Canadian perspective, including the value and recognition of the importance of education Canadians about the world in which we live. Environment UNAC- Calgary engages dialogue respectful of the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) mission: to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without comprising that of future generations. Human Rights The human rights mandate promotes and protects the enjoyment and full realization of all people, of all rights established in the Charter of the United Nations and the international human rights law and treaties. It prevents human rights violations, securing respect for all human rights, promoting international cooperation to protect human rights and coordinating activities that promote human rights awareness in our community. Our goal is to introduce our community to the values and principles of the United Nations with respect to human rights through education and various local activities. We strive to promote inclusiveness where all citizens can enjoy full participation of Canadian society. PROJECT PROPOSALS UNAC-Calgary invites funding proposals from students, community members, charities, faculty, local organizations and any person(s) looking to promote international causes and issues at a local level so long as they are in alignment with UNAC- Calgary s funding mandate. Please note that UNAC-Calgary does not provide funds for international development work, as this is beyond the purview of our mandate 1 P a g e
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS 1. Applications are reviewed for completeness and eligibility. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. 2. Funding priorities may limit the number of grants and/or the amount approved. 3. Applicants will be advised of the receipt of their application. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The United Nations Association in Canada, Calgary will evaluate projects based on the following: 1. The project clearly aligns with at least one of UNAC-Calgary s mandates (see description of mandates) 2. The project will benefit either: a. A large number of Calgarians; b. A large part of your target group; c. A significant impact to the benefactors of your project APPLICATION DEADLINES & PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS Applications will be reviewed quarterly (every 3 months) throughout the year. Please note that up to 3 months is required to review and approve all funding applications. For example, if an application is received for the June 30 th deadline, the applicant will be notified by September 30 th. To avoid any unnecessary delays, please ensure that your application is fully complete and a current email address is provided as you may be contacted in order to receive more information. You will be contacted by UNAC-Calgary s Director of External Partnerships upon receipt of your application and notified by email on the status of your funding application. For any special requirements or assistance, contact UNAC-Calgary by email: partnerships@calgaryunac.com 2 P a g e
TERMS AND CONDITIONS If a funding proposal is approved by UNAC-Calgary: 1. UNAC-Calgary and the grant recipient will sign a completed Request for Funding Application 2. The funding agreement will outline the approved terms and conditions, including reporting and recognition requirements 3. The funding for approved grants will be mailed to the recipient once funds are approved by the board within 3 months of the application deadline 4. The funds will be used solely for the purpose for which a grant is made 5. If the recipient does not comply with the terms and conditions on which funding was made, or if the information provided by the recipient to obtain the funding is determined to be false, misleading or inaccurate, UNAC-Calgary may require the recipient to repay all, or part of the funds to UNAC-Calgary. An amount that a recipient is required to repay to UNAC-Calgary is a debt due to UNAC-Calgary and may be recovered from the recipient by an action in debt 6. The recipient will provide information as requested and allow UNAC-Calgary to examine any books or records that will enable UNAC-Calgary to determine whether the recipient is complying with the conditions of funding, as per the funding agreement 7. Both the recipient and UNAC-Calgary will recognize the financial contribution made by UNAC-Calgary toward the project. The recipient acknowledges that this recognition may include the name of the recipient and details of the project 8. The recipient will report (please refer to Outcomes section on page 6 of the Request for Funding Application) on the outcomes of the project within 3 months of the project end date to the UNAC-Calgary, Director of External Partnerships. Before completing the following UNAC-Calgary Request for Funding Application, I, have read and understood the information above and agree to comply with the Terms and Conditions if granted UNAC-Calgary funds. Signature (Person(s), Organization and/or Not-For-Profit who is requesting funds) 3 P a g e
UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA - CALGARY BRANCH REQUEST FOR FUNDING APPLICATION Project Name Project Start Date Project End Date Total Funds Requested (CAD$) CONTACT INFORMATION Full Name: Phone Number: Email: Address: Are you currently a (please circle): Student Organization Not for Profit Other: CONTACT INFORMATION (Please provide contact information for an alternate contact that would be available to answer questions in your absence) Full Name: Phone Number: Email: BACKGROUND INFORMATION Have you previously submitted an application to receive UNAC-Calgary Funding? Were you successful in receiving funding? If yes, please indicate: Project Name Project Start Date Project End Date Total Funds Requested (CAD$) Yes Yes No No MANDATE ADHERENCE 1. All projects must align with at least one funding mandate to be considered for funding. All mandates and sub-categories are given equal weight. a. Please indicate which sub-categories your project falls under: (check off boxes which apply): Youth & Education Environment Human Rights Program Awareness Building Activity Teaching Empowerment Competition Other: Program Awareness Building Activity Teaching Empowerment Competition Other: Program Awarenesss Building Activity Teaching Empowerment Competition Other: 4 P a g e
b. Provide a short explanation about how your project aligns with one or more of the specified mandates: DELIVERABLES 2. Summarize the major deliverables of your project. (Example: outline the main goals that you hope to accomplish) TIMELINE 3. Specify the timeline for each of your deliverables, including details in any overlap. Also note if your project can be completed within a short time frame (i.e. less than 1 month) or if you will be splitting the project into phases (i.e. one portion of the work can t start without previous work being completed) COMMUNICATION 4. Identify all activities you will undertake to communicate to the community or target group about this project. 5. Outline how you will demonstrate that your project is supported by UNAC-Calgary. 5 P a g e
OUTCOMES 6. How many people do you estimate will benefit from your project? How will the local community see or feel the impact of your project? What plans do you have in place to measure this impact? 7. If your proposal is for a long-term program or project, please indicate how you will ensure its continuation once funding has been exhausted. 8. Please outline how and when you will report your outcomes to UNAC-Calgary (Example: report, presentation, etc.) BUDGET 9. Complete the following budget outline. Please include any relevant details such as advertising costs, salary, honoraria, cost of supplies, etc. Do not forget to attach any supporting details, such as estimate sheets. Line Item Description/Justification Qty. Unit Cost/Rate Total CAD$ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Grand Total $ - 6 P a g e
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS 10. List any additional documents that you are attaching to your application to support your request. FURTHER COLLABORATION 11. Outline if there are other ways that you would like UNAC-Calgary to be further involved in your project (board member attendance, volunteers, advertising etc.) and identify ways you would be willing to partner collaboratively with UNAC- Calgary going forward to build community partnerships and share your project s impact with a broader sector of our community. Examples (check off any that apply): Contribution to an upcoming UNAC-Calgary newsletter featuring your project Guest speaker at UNAC-Calgary event, AGM or board meeting Contribute your talent or experience to a future UNAC-Calgary initiative Feature UNAC-Calgary in promotional material Other (please specify): SIGNATURE By signing below you confirm that the information provided in this application is true and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions outlined on page 3 of this application. Signature of Applicant(s) Date Name of UNAC-Calgary Member Title Signature of Support Date PLEASE FORWARD YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION BY THE DEADLINE TO: Attn: Director of External Partnerships United Nations Association in Canada - Calgary Branch Email: partnerships@calgaryunac.com Any questions, concerns or requests for additional information may be forwarded to: partnerships@calgaryunac.com 7 P a g e