True North Aid: Community Grant Application Form

True North Aid: Community Grant Application Form

Quarter Three - 2022
Thank you for applying for the Community Grant Program, through True North Aid.
The True North Aid Community Grant program is a multi-tiered funding program that supports Indigenous-led projects in northern and remote communities in Canada that aim to create positive and impactful community-centred change. At True North Aid, we believe that Indigenous self-determination and self-governance are important mechanisms to address inequities and advance social justice initiatives. True North Aid will provide funding of up to $50,000 toward projects that empower communities with wholistic and sustainable projects focused on, but not limited to:
- Advancing education/training, cultural revitalization, and/or community-building opportunities
- Addressing plant/food sovereignty
- Addressing housing inequities
- The promotion of wholistic (physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual) well-being
- Innovating equitable access to essential resources
Communities are eligible to apply for grant applications quarterly. An Indigenous Advisory Committee meets to collectively review and identify grant recipients and provide communities with opportunities to partner in capacity-building.
Disclaimer
Please Note:

To be considered for a grant, all questions with a red star next to them must be filled out. Please note that you must provide all required documentation in order to be considered for grant approval.

This includes the following documents:
- A full and complete budget, including quotes, receipts, invoices and all necessary background information
- Letters of Reference
- Please note that you will receive an email with a blank budget template attached in PDF form, for your use. This form must be filled out, in full, using only the template provided.
If you leave this window, your work will be saved and a link sent to your email to complete your application at a future time.

The due date for applications is: June 18, 2022

If you have any questions about your application, please forward them to programs@truenorthaid.ca. Thank you and we look forward to speaking with you soon!
Accessibility - We Are Here to Help
If you require an alternate method of communication, translation, or any accommodation, please let us know and we will make appropriate arrangements for the granting procedure.

Please email: programs@truenorthaid.ca, or call 613-305-2331 to speak with our Outreach Manager.

Please confirm that you have read the Community Grant Guidelines and believe your project is eligible.
Confirmation of Community Grant Guidelines: *

Yes No
Please visit this link if you have not reviewed the Community Grants Guidelines. It is important that you review these before submitting your application. (When selecting the link, please right click to Open in a New Window, otherwise your work will be lost.)
Which Funding Stream are you applying for?
Funding Streams: *

The Bear Stream, providing of funding up to $5000 The Buffalo Stream, providing of funding up to $15,000 The Turtle Stream, providing of funding up to $25,000 The Eagle Stream, providing of funding up to $50,000

Community Committee Membership
The purpose of a Community Committee is to ensure equitable representation and ongoing guidance from a variety of active community members.

As such, members should represent diverse rights-holders within the community that the proposed project will take place. Members should include a minimum of three individuals, with at least one member being in a position of community leadership which could include, if applicable:
- A band council or band office staff
- A member of an Elder’s Council, committee, or group
- City/Community Council and/or its staff
- Educators and Principals of schools in the community
- Education authority members and staff
- Health and nursing station Staff
- Social and community services directors and staff
First Committee Member:
Committee Member Name: *

First Name Last Name
What is the role of this individual in the community? *
Email: *
example@example.com
Phone Number *
Please enter a valid phone number.
Is the first Community Committee Member Indigenous? *
If you answered yes, please share which Indigenous Nation or community the first Community Committee Member is from:
Second Committee Member
Committee Member Name: *

First Name Last Name
What is the role of this individual in the community? *
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Is the first Community Committee Member Indigenous? *
If you answered yes, please share which Indigenous Nation or community the first Community Committee Member is from:
Third Committee Member
Committee Member Name: *

First Name Last Name
What is the role of this individual in the community? *
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Is the first Community Committee Member Indigenous? *
If you answered yes, please share which Indigenous Nation or community the first Community Committee Member is from:
Additional Committee Members
If there are additional Community Committee Members, and/or allies working to support the proposed project, please list their full names, roles, email addresses, and phone numbers below:

Group Information
Eligible Groups:
- Indigenous-led groups (or allies working with an Indigenous Community Committee)
- Unincorporated/grassroots groups
- Incorporated non-profits
Ineligible Groups:
- Individuals
- Groups that are not Indigenous-led (or allies who are not working with an Indigenous Community Committee)
- Community groups outside of Canada
- For-profit corporations
What is the name of your group?
Group Name: *
Has your group partnered with True North Aid before?
Partnership with TNA: *

Yes No Unsure
What type of group are you?
Group Type: *

Unincorporated/ Grassroots group Incorporated, non-profit group A Community Committee organized for the purpose of this proposed application Other
If you selected "Other", please specify:
Please tell us about your group.

What is the purpose of your group? When was your group formed? If applicable, what project(s) has your group completed in the past? How was membership(s) selected?
Purpose of Group: *
If applicable, please provide links to your group's website and social media pages.
Links:
How did you find out about True North Aid's Community Grant Program?
Please fill out below: *

Project Information
Eligible Projects:
- Projects that support Indigenous Peoples and communities
- Projects that take place in north and remote regions of Canada
- Projects that promote a tangible benefit to the public
- Projects that fall within True North Aid’s Objects
Ineligible Projects:
- Projects that do not support Indigenous Peoples or communities
- Projects that do not take place in north and remote regions of Canada
- Projects that do not promote a tangible benefit to the public
- Projects that fall outside of True North Aid’s Objects
*Please review the Community Grants Funding Guidelines for a definition of the term "north and remote". Visit this link for the defintion 'north and remote,' as well as a list of True North Aid's Objects. (When selecting the link, please right click to Open in a New Window, otherwise your work will be lost.)
Title of Project
Project Name: *
Please provide the date range in which your project will be running.

If this project is all happening on one day, please input the same date for both Start and End Dates.
Start Date *

Day Month Year
Date
End Date *

Month Day Year
Date
Please provide your project's Primary Contact information below.

Sometimes, the project's Primary Contact will be different from the Committee Members. Please provide the info for the person running your project - in other words, the Main Contact. Please note, this individual will be written onto the contract agreement if successful and receive funds on behalf of the project.
Name *

First Name Last Name
Title/Position: *
Email *
example@example.com
Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Place of Residence of Primary Contact:

If application is successful, legal residence is required.
Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Project SMART Goals
WHAT is the goal of your Project (what do you want to accomplish?) and WHY? *
How will you measure the progress or success of your Project? *
Is this project a one-time event, or an ongoing project?
Duration: *

One-time Ongoing
If you selected 'ongoing project,' please elaborate on the frequency of events and list any important dates.
Frequency of Events:
If applicable, are there any contingency plans that should be considered? (for example, if a Covid lockdown occurs, will the event be pushed back a month or two?)
Contingency Plan:

Budget

For successful applicant groups, funding will be disbursed in two phases, with the first 70% paid upon the signing of a Funding Agreement, and the remaining funding sent upon receipt of a complete Midterm Report. Funding will be sent to grant recipients via bank transfer, direct deposit, or cheque. Grant Funding must be kept separate from the personal finances of the recipient, either through a separate bank account or by accounting for them separately in books and records.
After you have submitted this application, you will be emailed a budget template. Please fill out your budget ONLY using the template we send you.
I understand that I need to fill out the budget template in detail and that I must provide additional documentation, such as quotes or invoices, in order to be considered for grant approval. *

Yes No
Once you have saved this application, we will send you a link to complete this form, as well as a copy of the Budget Template as an attachment. Please use the Edit Submission link to submit your budget and complete your application.

Please note, you will have to click through to the end of the form to submit your Budget as an attachment.
Documents such as quotes and/or invoices to support your application are required along with your budget submission, and they can be uploaded along with your budget.

Applications will not be considered final until we have received your completed budget.

Supporting Documentation
Please upload your letter of support and your budget using the upload feature below.

If you experience any difficulties, please send these documents to programs@truenorthaid.ca.

A letter of support should come from someone in a position of leadership within the community where the project will take place, such as:
- A band council or band office staff
- A member of an elder’s council, committee, or group
- City/Community Council and/or its staff
- Educators and Principals of Schools in the Community
- Education Authority Members and Staff
- Health and Nursing Station Staff
- Social and Community Services Directors and Staff
Application Checklist

Please review the list below to ensure you have all the required documentation ready for your application.
Please select all: *
Please upload all required documents here, including a completed budget, quote and receipts, and all other documents.

Please note that you must provide all completed and required documents in order for your grant application to be considered for approval.
Attach documents here: *

Cancel of

Written Agreement
If successful, grant recipients are required to sign a written agreement outlining a description of their activities, deliverables, as well as the required fiscal reporting periods.

Disbursement of funds will be contingent upon the signing of the agreement and the delivery of timely reporting. Reporting schedules will be agreed upon by the applicant in advance of the release of funds.

Reporting outlines will be provided to community groups. They will include:
- a budget report
- written evaluations
- feedback from partnering community members.
Reporting and Funds
If your application succeeds, do you consent to sign a written agreement and complete a thorough report about the project? *

Yes No I need to know more
Do you agree to submit photos, videos, quotes, feedback, and/or other narratives to True North Aid? *

Yes No I'm not sure
Please provide your electronic signature below.
Sign below: *

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True North Aid: Community Grant Application Form

Thank you for applying for the Community Grant Program, through True North Aid.

Disclaimer

Accessibility - We Are Here to Help

Please confirm that you have read the Community Grant Guidelines and believe your project is eligible.

Which Funding Stream are you applying for?

Community Committee Membership

First Committee Member:

Second Committee Member

Third Committee Member

Additional Committee Members

Group Information

What is the name of your group?

Has your group partnered with True North Aid before?

What type of group are you?

Please tell us about your group.

If applicable, please provide links to your group's website and social media pages.

How did you find out about True North Aid's Community Grant Program?

Project Information

Title of Project

Please provide the date range in which your project will be running.

Please provide your project's Primary Contact information below.

Place of Residence of Primary Contact:

Project SMART Goals

Is this project a one-time event, or an ongoing project?

If you selected 'ongoing project,' please elaborate on the frequency of events and list any important dates.

If applicable, are there any contingency plans that should be considered? (for example, if a Covid lockdown occurs, will the event be pushed back a month or two?)

Project Design Logic Model

Needs Assessment

Input

Activities

Output

Monitoring & Evaluation

Partnerships

Outcomes

Additional Info

Budget

After you have submitted this application, you will be emailed a budget template. Please fill out your budget ONLY using the template we send you.

Documents such as quotes and/or invoices to support your application are required along with your budget submission, and they can be uploaded along with your budget.

Supporting Documentation

Application Checklist

Please upload all required documents here, including a completed budget, quote and receipts, and all other documents.

Written Agreement

Reporting and Funds

Please provide your electronic signature below.