Community Engagement funding information
Purpose
The funding will support organizations to host small group feedback sessions between May 31 and July 31, 2024. This input will inform the final draft recommendations the Provincial Accessibility Committee will present to the Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.
Priority populations
Limited funding is available and will be prioritized based on need and supporting engagements for prioritized population groups, including:
- People with disabilities
- People living in rural and remote communities
- Seniors
- Indigenous Peoples
- Black and people of colour
- Newcomers, immigrants and refugees
- 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
- Children and youth
- Young adults
In order to facilitate an equitable process, ensuring diverse geographic representation may be considered in evaluating grant applications.
Funding Stipulations and terms
The funding is designated specifically for community-led session expenses. All funds are to be used for outreach activities outlined in the organization/group grant application. Significant changes to the use of funds must be approved by SDPR. Funds may not be transferred to other activities or organizations, except when acting as the fiscal agent for another organization who is running an eligible activity.
Grants will be paid in one installment to the organization/group. Organizations/groups will be required to retain all supporting receipts. Receipts only need to be submitted if requested by the Ministry. Unspent funds must be reported to the Ministry in the Final Report in the ‘additional questions’ section.
The organization must repay funds if:
- Outreach activities are not undertaken or completed;
- The organization is no longer eligible;
- The organization provides fraudulent or inaccurate information;
- Payment was made in error; or
- If the organization has not complied with the terms and stipulations for the payment.
Reporting requirements
The Final Report (template is provided) is to be submitted to accessiblebc@urbansystems.ca by September 30, 2024. Unspent funds must be reported to the Ministry in the Final Report.
Note: If some or all of your activities are in partnership with another grantee organization, each grantee organization is responsible for submitting their own unique Final Report to account for their activities.