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As part of the Department's comprehensive review of its programs and operations, focussed on increasing efficiency and effectiveness, CHIN will no longer act as a delivery organization for the Young Canada Works Internship Program.
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The Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN)
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: The year 2012 will mark the Bicentennial of the War of 1812
Greetings,
As you may be aware, the year 2012 will mark the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. The purpose of this message is to inform you that funding opportunities are available from the Department of Canadian Heritage for projects that commemorate this event of great national significance.
The Government of Canada recognizes the War of 1812 as a defining moment in the history of our nation; Canada would not exist had the American invasions of 1812-1814 not been defeated. The combined heroic efforts of the British army and navy, English- and French-speaking militia volunteers, and First Nations allies to repel the invasions tell the story of the Canada we know today: an independent and free country in a constitutional monarchy with its own parliamentary system. The end of the War laid the foundation for Confederation and the cornerstones of many of our political institutions, in addition to the start of two centuries of peaceful relations and cooperation between Canada and the United States. The War was also instrumental in creating Canada’s military; the origins of some modern reserve regiments date back to this time.
The Department of Canadian Heritage has the responsibility to lead and coordinate initiatives to commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 on behalf of the Government of Canada. To support the Department in this important role, the Federal Secretariat, Bicentennial of the War of 1812 has been established.
The Secretariat will act as the main point of contact for organizations interested in applying for funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage for projects related to the War of 1812. Working in collaboration with programs within the Department that offer such funding opportunities, the Secretariat will assist potential applicants by directing them to the most appropriate program for their project.
The Secretariat is also responsible for administering the 1812 Commemoration Fund, a new three-year initiative that will fund community-based projects related to the War of 1812. The goal of the 1812 Commemoration Fund is to foster greater awareness and understanding among Canadians of the importance of the War of 1812 in our history.
The Department of Canadian Heritage can support a variety of projects related to the War of 1812, including commemorative events and ceremonies, learning materials, exhibits, historical re-enactments, interpretive programming and tours, festivals, plaques and monuments, documentary films, educational websites, interactive new media content, theatrical and musical performances, artwork and research projects.
The Department of Canadian Heritage can also consider a wide-range of Canadian funding applicants, including non-profit organizations, educational institutions, Aboriginal organizations, municipal, provincial and territorial governments and private sector companies (for projects with non-profit goals).
If you are interested in applying for funding for a project related to the War of 1812, you are invited to contact a program officer at the Secretariat to discuss your project idea. The program officer will be able to provide you with more information on the funding opportunities that are available, as well as the steps to follow to submit an application.
To contact a program officer:
E-mail: info@1812.gc.ca
Telephone: 819-997-0055 or toll-free* 1-866-811-0055
Fax: 1-819-956-3645
TTY** (toll-free): 1-888-997-3123
*The toll-free lines have agents available to answer your questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).
**The TTY is a telecommunication device for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired.
If you know of other organizations that may have an interest in commemorating the War of 1812, we invite you to pass along this message to others in your network.
Thank you,
Daniel Larabie
A/Director
Federal Secretariat, Bicentennial of the War of 1812
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VETERANS AFFAIRS CANADA
www.veterans.gc.ca
http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/sub.cfm?source=partner/guidelines
Community Engagement Partnership Fund
Program Guidelines
Program Objective
The Community Engagement Partnership Fund provides funding to non-profit organizations to deliver remembrance activities and events at both the national and regional levels.
Program Overview
Through the Community Engagement Partnership Fund, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) partners with non-profit groups and organizations across Canada to provide Canadians with more opportunities to engage in remembrance activities in their communities.
The Community Engagement Partnership Fund provides financial assistance to deliver remembrance activities and events that have a real and lasting impact on Canadians. One of our key objectives is engaging Canadians in remembrance to keep the memory of our Veterans' achievements and sacrifices alive for all Canadians.
Veterans Affairs Canada is committed to serving and honouring our Veterans who served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace. We recognize that the Department does not and cannot stand alone in honouring our Veterans' achievements and sacrifices.
We have a duty to never forget the debt we owe our men and women in uniform, and to never take for granted those who have sacrificed and continue to sacrifice for us.
Who can Apply?
Non-profit organizations such as:
•registered charitable organizations;
•associations (including the voluntary sector);
•museums and historical organizations;
•provinces, territories and municipalities;
•education and health institutions.
What organizations are not eligible?
Individuals and for-profit businesses are not eligible for this funding.
What activities are eligible?
Activities and events that would be considered for Community Engagement Partnership funding include, but are not limited to:
•remembrance initiatives that engage youth and/or communities;
•remembrance initiatives that honour Veterans, including Canadian Forces Veterans;
•education and information of a commemorative nature;
•development and organization of commemorative activities, events and learning initiatives.
What activities are not eligible?
Activities which are not eligible for Community Engagement Partnership funding include:
•the acquisition or construction of memorials/monuments and museums;
•projects that represent or establish a requirement for ongoing funding or create a dependency;
•projects that duplicate the efforts of the Canada Remembers Program;
•projects whose primary objectives are advertising, fund raising or public opinion research;
•projects that have already occurred or have been completed prior to submission of an application.
What expenses are eligible?
Expenditures that are subject to payment by VAC must be eligible project related expenditures, incurred only during the agreement period. Eligible costs are activity based and would not involve capital cost funding.
Examples of eligible expenditures include the following, but are not limited to:
•salaries and wages (staffing levels and rates must be reasonable for work undertaken);
•administrative costs related to the project (e.g., printing, photocopying, telephones, fax);
•facility rental (e.g., meeting rooms, hospitality);
•equipment rentals (e.g., audio/visual, computers);
•material development and distribution (print, translation, mail).
All costs must be detailed in the contribution application.
What expenses are not eligible?
Examples of ineligible expenditures include:
•ongoing operational expenses of the organization, that are not project related;
•capital costs (e.g., costs associated with purchasing, constructing, developing and acquiring tangible assets such as land, monuments, buildings, or equipment).
No financial support shall be directed toward costs incurred when the proposed activity is not undertaken.
How are applications evaluated?
Applications are assessed, recommended and approved based on a variety of criteria, including:
•adherence to the Terms and Conditions of the Partnerships Contribution Program;
•eligibility of the participant;
•eligibility of the project;
•experience in this type of activity;
•results achieved in delivering any previous commemorative activities, events and learning initiatives;
•overall quality of the project;
•clarity of objectives, outcomes and scheduled time frames;
•extent that the project meets priorities of the Canada Remembers Program; and
•extent that the project engages Canadians in remembrance at the national and regional level.
Following the assessment of the application, applicants will be notified in writing of the Minister of Veterans Affairs' decision.
Please note that project recommendation and approval are subject to the availability of funds. In addition, funding of proposals may be approved in part or their entirety.
Assessment Process
Applications will be processed on a first-come first-serve basis. A Review Committee will assess your completed application. The Review Committee meets frequently to assess project submissions.
When to Apply
Applications must be submitted at least three (3) months prior to the proposed project start date to allow for processing and notification of funding.
Application Form
All questions on the Application Form (PDF) and any additional materials must be completed and sent to the Veterans Affairs Canada regional office in your area.
Submitting a complete and accurate application, including a budget, will facilitate processing and enable the Department to fully review the submission and make its decision. Submissions which are not complete cannot be evaluated until VAC receives all required materials.
The information you provide is collected under the authority of the Department of Veterans Affairs Act, Section 4, for the purpose of confirming eligibility for funding under the Community Engagement Partnership Fund. It is protected from unauthorised disclosure by the Privacy Act and subject to Proactive Disclosure on the awarding of grants and contributions over $25,000. You may request a copy of the Access to Information Request (TB 350-57) form by writing to the Access to
Information and Privacy Coordinator's Office, Veterans Affairs Canada, PO Box 7700, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 8M9, and quoting Program Record Number VAC MVA 010.
If you receive funding?
Each application approved for funding will be the subject of a formal agreement specifying the responsibilities of each party, the items for which expenditures are anticipated, the conditions under which payments will be made and mutually agreed-upon measures designed to assess the progress and success of the activity in attaining its objectives.
Funding Conditions
•Financial assistance is provided to non-profit organizations in the form of a Contribution Agreement.
•All requests are subject to the availability of funds in any given fiscal year.
•Eligible projects must have a finite duration.
•Agreements cannot exceed three years.
•Recipient organizations must successfully complete the activity for which they received funding. If there are any substantial changes to be made to the activity, the organization must advise Veterans Affairs Canada.
•Funding approved for community-based events or activities that occur at a local or regional level does not usually exceed $5,000 per project.
•Events or activities that are national in scope may be eligible for financial assistance greater than $5,000.
Official Languages
Recipients must adhere to applicable Official Languages Act requirements.
Payment Processing
•Expenditures that are subject to payment by VAC must be eligible project related expenditures, incurred only during the agreement period;
•Payment is provided on the basis of reimbursement of eligible expenditures and/or costs incurred by the organization;
•Payment is provided when receipts are received and expenditures are verified against the Contribution Agreement.
Reporting
All organizations that are approved for funding under the Community Engagement Partnership Fund must complete and submit a Recipient Final Report at the end of their project prior to final payment.
Acknowledgment of Funding from Veterans Affairs Canada
If you receive funding from Veterans Affairs Canada, you are required to acknowledge the support of the Department in all promotional documents related to the activities supported. Acknowledgments must adhere to the Government of Canada
Communications Policy.
Veterans Affairs Canada Contact Information
For more information about the Community Engagement Partnership Fund program, to discuss your application with one of our program officers, or to submit your application, please contact us.
General Inquiries
All questions or comments on your VAC services and benefits may be directed to the following toll-free number:
1-866-522-2122 (English)
1-866-522-2022 (French)
Veterans Affairs Canada Web site
If you have a question - be sure to check out our FAQ page. The answer you are looking for may be there.
E-mail: information@vac-acc.gc.ca Important Note: For security reasons, please do not send personal or confidential information, via e-mail. E-mails are not secure and can be observed by a third party while in transit.
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