The International Grenfell Association


	The International Grenfell Association 66 Birmingham Street St. John's, NL, Canada A1E 5M8 Tel: 709-745-6162 Fax: 709-745-6163 E-mail: iga@nfld.net




	SIR WILFRED GRENFELL, K.C.M.G., M.D., FOUNDER

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	Grant Application Guidance Notes General Comments The mission of the International Grenfell Association is to provide funds in support of initiatives that benefit the health, education, social and cultural well-being of the people of Northern Newfoundland and coastal Labrador, working in partnership with government and other agencies. While not bound exclusively by them, IGA would like to see the following qualities exhibited in initiatives and applications that it supports: 1. Equity - targeting resources to create a balance, trying to respond evenly for the same need over time. 2. Relevance - project that is meaningful, focused, and in line with existing needs. 3. Appropriateness - timely project, fitting with current circumstances and conditions. 4. Evidence-Based - project that has been shown to work effectively, and/or has precedent. 5. Innovation - breaking new ground, offering new ways of doing things. 6. Accountability - project can be justified, with responsible actions. 7. Cost Benefit - project offers a good return for the investment. 8. Time Scale - project is achievable within the indicated time period. 9. Annual Review - project is open to evaluation by IGA Board. In general, IGA will avoid projects that: - continue a defunct program, - provide for general maintenance and upkeep, - last three years or more, - contain salary costs for permanent staff, - provide supplies normally funded by government, - contain evidence of direct private benefit, and - cover costs of warranties and/or service contracts on equipment. It is to your advantage to provide as much detail as possible in a clear, concise manner. If deemed necessary, you may attach additional papers to support your application. Without adequate information, IGA has no alternative but to return your application, causing delay. If your project application is successful, IGA may award funds for the full amount, or a portion of that requested. In some instances, matching funds from other sources may be required by IGA. Please use the following notes as a guide in completing the IGA grant application form. They are intended to assist you in completing each question, while ensuring that adequate information is provided for your application to be considered by the IGA Board. If you still have difficulty completing the application, or need additional assistance, please contact the IGA General Business Office: Mr. Paul Canning IGA Administrator 66 Birmingham Street St John’s, NF, Canada A1E 5M8 Tel: (709) 745 6162 Fax: (709) 745 6163 E-mail: iga@nfld.net

1 - 4	These are *your* personal details. You *must* be the individual who will be in charge of the project and of any awarded funds.
5 - 8	These refer to the organization or the institution which you represent, as well as the relevant department (if applicable).
9 -14	Please enter a short title clearly identifying or explaining the project. State where the project will take place, how long it will take, when it will commence, and when it is due to complete. IGA will expect any project applied for to commence on or about the date provided in the application. For IGA grants awarded to community-based grantees (exclusive of Labrador Grenfell Health and the Western/Labrador School Boards), this is to be within six months from the time of notification of being awarded a grant. In no cases can the IGA grant project funding before June of any calendar year. Please do not indicate a start date prior to then.
15-17	Some projects may be funded by several sources. Please list here the total amount of funding needed for the project. Include the forthcoming HST rebate as a separate amount. State a specific amount that is being requested from IGA, minus the HST rebate amount. IGA does not fund this amount. If your organization has a letter verifying non-profit status from the CRA, please attach a copy of it with the application to the IGA. Please list all other sources of funding applied for, and whether funds are pending, received or denied from these sources. Reasonable attempts to search for funds from available sources other than IGA must be demonstrated. In addition, if another agency is referred to as in support of your application to IGA, you MUST provide a letter of support from the other agency.
18-23	Ethical approval is required only for projects which involve human research. If you are unsure of the status of your project, please contact the IGA General Business Office at the stated address and phone number. If ethical approval is required, then you must check the "Yes" box, giving details of the committee to which you have applied, together with relevant dates as requested.
24	Please provide a full description of the project, including all relevant aims and objectives. This description need not be long, but must give clear evidence to the IGA Board of the benefit to the service area of IGA.
25	A detailed budget must be provided showing how you have calculated the financial need of the project, as well as how the funds will be spent. For items in excess of $1000, but less than $5000, a bill of sale must be submitted. For single pieces of equipment costing more than $5000, three tenders should be submitted, indicating which you wish to accept and why. Where support for salary is requested, please provide the proportion of time to be contributed by each person being paid. If granted (see General Comments above), salary support will be given for the first year only. IGA will not normally grant permission to a project already begun for items not identified in the original budget. In addition, the IGA does not wish to fund costs of warranties and/or service contracts for equipment purchases.
26	The application must be signed by the Chief Executive Officer or the Head of the organization. An annual report, against each aim and objective, will be required from each successful applicant, as well as a final report on the completion of the project. All reports must include a financial statement on the expenditure of IGA funds awarded.

Failure in observing the conditions on which the grant is made will lead to a claim for funds to be returned and will disqualify the recipient from future IGA awards.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must be received at the IGA General Business Office by the application deadline of November 1st of any calendar year.

Under no circumstances will applications post-marked after this date be accepted and/or considered.

Please do not fax your application for funding to the IGA.

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SIR WILFRED GRENFELL, K.C.M.G., M.D., FOUNDER

Grant Application Guidance Notes