Report for City Council May 14, 2008...

Community Services Advisory Board (CSAB) 2008 Community Investment Operating Grant Awards Recommendations

Recommendation:That Community Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the 2008 Community Investment Operating Grant recommendations, outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 25, 2008, Community Services Advisory Board (CSAB) report 2008CAAB03, be approved.

Report SummaryThe recommendations in this report provide for the awarding of $2,379,810 for 2008 Community Investment Operating Grants to Social Service, Recreation/Amateur Sport and Multicultural organizations. This funding is provided under the City of Edmonton Community Investment Grants to Organizations and Individuals Program (Bylaw 14157 and Policy C211F).

Report The CSAB appointed the Community

Investment Grant Committee and four Grant Review Subcommittees to provide advice to the Board regarding the 2008 Community Investment Operating Grant (CIOG) awards.

The four Grant Review Subcommittees were specific to each sector and consisted of two

subcommittees for social services (due to the large number of applicants in this sector. One subcommittee for recreation/amateur sports, and one subcommittee for multicultural.

The Grant Review Subcommittees reviewed all applications in a manner consistent with Bylaw 14157 and Policy C211F, Community Investment Grants to Organizations and Individuals. They were also reviewed in accordance with the 2008-2010 Program Priorities and Guidelines that were established by the CSAB and had been approved by City Council on July 3, 2007.

The CSAB endorsed the 2008 recommendations of the Grant Review Committee at its meeting on February 26, 2008.

Organizations that were not satisfied with their 2008 recommendation were given an opportunity to appeal to the CSAB. A total of fourteen organizations made submissions to appeal their 2008 grant recommendation.

The CSAB struck an Appeal Committee to review the appellants’ original applications and their appeal letters. The applications and appeal information were evaluated based on Bylaw 14157, Policy C211F and the appeal criteria prescribed in the 2008-2010 Program Priorities and Guidelines.

Of the fourteen appeals, two have been subsequently recommended for funding, for an amount totalling $15,161. The CSAB endorsed the recommendations of the Appeals Committee at its meeting of March 25, 2008.

Although the average dollar amount of grant awarded has slowly

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increased over the past six years, the percentage of operating costs that are being covered by this grant has recently started to decrease due to the increasing number of new organizations applying to this grant program.

A summary of the recommendations for the awarding of the 2008 Community Investment Operating Grant is outlined in Attachment 1.

A further description of the review and appeal process is outlined in Attachment 2.

The specific Program Priorities and Guidelines used to review the applications are provided in Attachment 3.

Comparative summaries that represent the three sectors within the CIOG program are included in Attachment 4. These summaries demonstrate the increasing demand on the limited resources that are available in the CIOG program. In 2008, the grant amount awarded will cover an average of 7.6% of operating costs, as compared to 8.5% in 2007.

Policy Bylaw 14157 delegates the CSAB

the authority for reviewing applications from applicants providing Social Services, Recreation/Amateur Sport and Multicultural programs and services and forwarding funding recommendations for grant awards to Community Services Committee and City Council.

Policy C211F, Community Investment Grants to Organizations and Individuals as well as the Program Priorities and Guidelines

provides the basis to review the applications and form recommendations.

Focus Area CSAB report 2008CAAB03 focuses

on the strategic outcome area of Social and Cultural.

Of the three specific focus areas outlined under Social and Cultural; the major focus area in which the CSAB Report 2008CAAB03 can be aligned to is Vibrant Communities - Encouraging recreational, cultural, artistic and entertainment opportunities for all residents.

Budget/Financial ImplicationsThe 2008 CIOG recommendations of the Community Investment Grant Committee are in accordance with the criteria prescribed in Policy C211F and is within the 2008 approved Community Services Department budget.

Justification of RecommendationThe 2008 CIOG recommendations of the CSAB are in accordance with Bylaw 14157, Policy C211F and are within the 2008 approved budget. The Board’s consideration of the programs and services, financial position, community benefit and the merits of each application substantiate the recommended grants awards.

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Attachments1. Community Investment Operating

Grant – 2008 Summary of Recommendations.

2. Community Investment Operating Grant – 2008 Overview.

3. Community Investment Operating Grant – 2008-2010 Program Priorities & Guidelines.

4. Community Investment Operating Grant – 2008 Comparative Summary

Background Information Available on Request1. Community Investment Operating

Grant – 2008 Individual Applicants Reports (Applicant #1 to #203)

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Attachment 1

Community Investment Operating Grant – 2008 Summary of Recommendations

Name of Organization2008

Recommendation

The % the grant award

addresses of the

organizations total Eligible

Expenses2007

AwardAbbottsfield Youth Project Society $16,320 6.8% $12,194Aboriginal Youth & Family Well-Being & Education Society $19,718 8.3% $17,955

Action for Healthy Communities Society of Edmonton $20,000 5.8% $16,779

Alberta AdaptAbilities Association $16,915 8.3% $12,350Alberta Ballet School (o/a Dance Alberta) $20,000 5.0% n/aAlberta Caregivers Association $0 0.0% $9,719Alberta Conflict Transformation Society $20,000 9.2% $13,182Alberta Easter Seals Society $0 0.0% n/aAlberta Edge School of Skating Centre $0 0.0% n/aAlberta Northern Lights Wheelchair Basketball Society $20,000 6.3% $20,000

Al-Ikhwan Youth Club $5,060 7.5% $3,101Argyll Velodrome Association $4,618 6.8% $2,707ASSIST Community Services Centre $20,000 3.1% $20,000Association canadienne-francaise de l'Alberta, regionale d'Edmonton $20,000 7.5% $15,674

Association for Evergreen Youth, The $8,433 6.8% $13,978Association of Metro Edmonton Japanese Community School, The $5,222 6.0% $0

Autism Society of Edmonton Area $20,000 8.5% $0Bazm-e-Sukhan Literary and Cultural Society $1,101 6.0% $995Ben Calf Robe Society $0 0.0% $0Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society $0 0.0% $20,000Beverly Towne Community Development Society $1,167 1.5% $0Bissell Centre $20,000 0.6% $20,000Boyle Street Community Services $20,000 0.3% $20,000Boys & Girls Clubs of Edmonton $0 0.0% n/aBoysdale Camp Foundation $0 0.0% $0Bushido Karate Association $2,512 8.3% $1,396Canadian Arab Friendship Association of Edmonton $12,913 6.0% $9,195

Canadian Athletic Club $20,000 3.5% $20,000Canadian Birkebeiner Society $0 0.0% n/aCanadian Hard of Hearing Association - Edmonton Branch $5,560 7.5% $4,625

Canadian Hungarian Cultural Society of Edmonton $15,492 8.3% $16,303Canadian Liver Foundation (CLF) $9,364 6.8% n/aCanadian Mental Health Association - Edmonton Region $20,000 1.0% $20,000

Canadian Native Friendship Centre $0 0.0% n/a

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Attachment 1


Recommendation


addresses of the


Expenses2007

AwardCanadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Northern Alberta $15,339 9.0% n/a

Canadian Red Cross Society, The $20,000 1.5% $20,000CANDORA Society of Edmonton, The $20,000 2.3% $20,000Capital City Gymnastics Club $20,000 2.7% $20,000Capital City Track Club $5,222 7.5% n/aCapital Region Archery Club $3,479 9.0% n/aCaribbean Women Network Association of Canada for Support and Learning $1,669 9.0% $650

Centre for Family Literacy Society of Alberta $20,000 1.4% $20,000Changing Together - A Centre for Immigrant Women Association $20,000 3.4% $20,000

Chinese Cultural Promotion Society $4,664 7.5% $5,821Chinese Freemasons Society, Edmonton Lodge (The) $20,000 6.0% $20,000

Clansmen Rugby Football Club, The $4,050 7.5% $3,484Community Garden Network of Edmonton and Area $5,292 6.8% $2,156

Cornerstone Counselling Society of Edmonton, The $20,000 3.2% $20,000

Counselling Centre Society (North Edmonton), The $3,833 0.0% $0Derrick Skating Club $10,916 6.8% n/aDickinsfield Community Partnership Society $2,184 4.5% $1,854East Park Little League $5,967 8.3% $3,756Edmonton "Aurora" Synchronized Swim Club, The $14,394 9.8% $14,066Edmonton After School Care Association $20,000 5.1% n/aEdmonton and District Soccer Association $0 0.0% n/aEdmonton Brain Injury Relearning Society $20,000 4.7% $20,000Edmonton Chinatown Multicultural Centre Foundation $20,000 5.9% $20,000

Edmonton Community Legal Centre $20,000 4.5% $20,000Edmonton Czech Language Society, The $650 19.1% $0Edmonton Fencing Cub (1982) $20,000 9.0% $16,367Edmonton Financial Literacy Society, The $18,114 7.5% $11,540Edmonton Golf Association $0 0.0% $0Edmonton Immigrant Services Association $20,000 4.3% $20,000Edmonton Inner City Children's Project Society $15,055 10.6% $10,080Edmonton Interfaith Centre for Education and Action Society $2,067 7.5% $1,510

Edmonton ISKF/ International Shotokan Karate Federation Association $689 9.0% n/a

Edmonton Jewish Youth Centre $20,000 4.2% $20,000Edmonton Keyano Swim Club $20,000 2.6% $20,000Edmonton Kinsmen Diving Club $10,240 6.0% $7,233


Attachment 1


Recommendation


addresses of the


Expenses2007

AwardEdmonton Korean Canadian Association $12,174 9.8% n/aEdmonton Meals on Wheels $20,000 2.3% $0Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers $20,000 0.4% n/aEdmonton Minor Hockey Association $20,000 0.6% $20,000Edmonton Multicultural Society $0 0.0% n/aEdmonton Northern River Karate School Association $962 7.5% $714

Edmonton Northstars Athletic Club $18,647 7.5% $13,486Edmonton Regional Parent/Guardian Partnership Society, The $0 0.0% n/a

Edmonton Rhythmic Sportive Gymnastics Association $15,000 6.8% $10,574

Edmonton Ringette Club $0 0.0% $9,195Edmonton Rowing Club $8,879 7.5% $13,962Edmonton Rugby Union Referees Society, The $1,893 8.3% n/aEdmonton Russian Recreation Club $650 19.1% n/aEdmonton Safe Parent Association, The $2,216 4.5% n/aEdmonton Ski Club $20,000 7.2% n/aEdmonton Soccer Association $0 0.0% n/aEdmonton Social Planning Council $20,000 6.3% $14,942Edmonton Speed Skating Association, The $4,350 7.5% $3,819Edmonton Springboard and Platform Diving Club $20,000 5.9% $20,000Edmonton Synchronized Skating Club $20,000 2.0% $8,621Edmonton Telephone Historical Information Centre $5,923 6.0% $3,899Edmonton Thunder Track and Field Club $6,547 8.3% n/aEdmonton Viets Association $20,000 9.8% $13,148Edmonton Wildcat Football Club $20,000 2.0% n/aElizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton $20,000 3.4% $20,000EmployAbilities Society of Alberta $20,000 0.6% $20,000En-Garde Fencing Club, The $2,348 8.3% n/aExcel Resources Society $20,000 0.2% $20,000Family Linkages Foundation of Alberta $0 0.0% n/aFuzhou Association (Community Service) of Alberta $6,996 9.8% $4,795

Gateway Association for Community Living $20,000 5.0% n/aGateway Skating Club Synchronized Skating Committee $650 8.8% n/a

Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgendered Pride Centre of Edmonton $10,514 9.8% n/a

George Spady Centre Society, The $20,000 0.4% $20,000German-Canadian Cultural Association (Edmonton) $0 0.0% $20,000

Girl Guides of Canada - Edmonton Area Council $20,000 6.4% $20,000Gordon Russell's Crystal Kids Youth Centre $20,000 5.4% $20,000


Attachment 1


Recommendation


addresses of the


Expenses2007

AwardGranite Curling Club $20,000 5.3% $20,000Habitat for Humanity - Edmonton Society $20,000 1.9% n/aHakka Tsung Tsin Association of Edmonton $0 0.0% $2,793HIV Network of Edmonton Society $20,000 2.6% $20,000Hope Foundation of Alberta $20,000 8.2% $14,107Horizon Gymnastics Club $20,000 8.4% $19,107Ice Palace Figure Skating Club, The $20,000 5.3% $20,000iHuman Youth Society $20,000 5.9% n/aIllusions Rhythmic Gymnastics Club (Edmonton) $1,937 8.3% n/aInner City Youth Development Association $20,000 1.9% $20,000Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women $0 0.0% n/aInternational and Heritage Languages Association $0 0.0% n/aIslamic Family and Social Services Association (IFSSA) $15,007 9.0% $9,531

Jewish Community Centre of Edmonton $20,000 4.5% $20,000Jewish Family Services $20,000 3.9% n/aJohn Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights $20,000 4.1% n/a

KARA Family Resource Centre $20,000 1.9% $20,000Kids On Track Association of Edmonton $14,816 10.6% $12,127Kids Up Front Foundation (Edmonton) $0 0.0% $5,017Kodiak Taekwon-Do Club $0 0.0% n/aLa Salle Women's Housing Society of Alberta $20,000 2.9% $20,000L'Association Multiculturelle Francophone de l'Alberta $5,999 6.8% $0

Learning Centre Literacy Association, The $20,000 7.9% $14,797Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Association $0 0.0% $13,197McDougall House Association, The $20,000 4.7% $20,000Mediation and Restorative Justice Centre $20,000 6.0% $17,422Mill Woods Family Resource Centre Society $20,000 2.2% $20,000Mill Woods Recreational Volleyball Society $11,565 9.8% $6,858Millwoods Multicultural Council Foundation $650 68.9% $650Multicultural Women and Seniors Services Association $7,479 8.3% n/a

Networks Activity Centre Society of Alberta $17,819 9.0% $12,378North Edmonton Gymnastics Club $20,000 7.3% n/aNortheast Zone Sports Council $20,000 3.8% $20,000Northern Alberta Alliance on Race Relations Society $20,000 5.2% $20,000

Northern Alberta Brain Injury Society $20,000 2.0% $20,000Northern Alberta Pioneers Descendant's Association, The $0 0.0% n/a

Northern Alberta Sailing College, The $1,978 4.5% $0Norwood Child & Family Resource Centre $20,000 1.1% $20,000


Attachment 1


Recommendation


addresses of the


Expenses2007

AwardNorwood Chinese Education Association $8,249 8.3% $6,859Nova Synchro Swim Club $7,929 7.5% $11,766Old Strathcona Youth Society $14,806 8.3% n/aOperation Friendship Seniors Society $16,554 7.5% $20,000Ortona Gymnastics Club $20,000 3.2% $20,000Our House (Edmonton) Ltd. $20,000 3.9% $20,000P.A.L.S. - Project Adult Literacy Society $20,000 7.6% $20,000Pakistan Canada Association of Edmonton, Alberta $0 0.0% $0

Paralympic Sports Association $18,652 9.0% $18,937Parkinson's Society of Alberta, The $0 0.0% n/aPartners for Youth Outreach Society of Edmonton $12,492 7.5% $8,463Penguin Swimming $10,866 9.8% $6,627Personal Community Support Association of Alberta $20,000 5.5% n/a

Pet Therapy Society of Northern Alberta $8,338 8.3% $6,267Planned Parenthood Association of Edmonton $20,000 2.3% $20,000Prostitution Awareness and Action Foundation of Edmonton $20,000 5.6% $20,000

Rabbit Hill Ski Club (Racing Team) $19,489 9.0% n/aRed Road Healing Society, The $20,000 5.4% $20,000Russian Language and Culture Education Society of Alberta $2,457 7.5% $650

Russian-Canadian Association of Alberta $3,605 9.8% $1,686Schizophrenia Society of Alberta $20,000 9.1% $13,687Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton (SAGE) $18,723 9.0% $20,000Seniors Driving Centre of Edmonton $5,726 9.0% $3,712Seniors Outreach Network Society $5,099 5.3% $3,843Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton $20,000 2.4% $20,000Shamrock Curling Society $18,669 6.8% $16,178Shang De Tai Chi Praying Mantis Martial Arts Association $3,887 8.3% $3,356

Snow Valley Racing Association, The $20,000 3.2% n/aSnow Valley Ski Club $20,000 0.8% n/aSociety for Assisted, Cooperative Recovery from Eating Disorders (SACRED) $20,000 7.0% $13,386

Society for Safe and Caring Schools and Communities $0 0.0% n/a

Society of Seniors Caring About Seniors in S.E. Edmonton $17,381 4.5% $3,650

Society of St. Vincent de Paul for the Relief of Poverty Edmonton Particular Council $2,116 6.8% $1,715

Somali Canadian Education and Rural Development Organization (SCERDO) $0 0.0% n/a


Attachment 1


Recommendation


addresses of the


Expenses2007

AwardSomali Relief and Development Foundation of Alberta $0 0.0% n/a

South Asian Humanitarian Aid and Resettlement Association (The SAHAARA) $6,185 8.3% n/a

South Edmonton Minor Football Parents Association $5,650 6.8% $4,047

South Jasper Place Minor Baseball Association $10,781 9.0% n/aSpecial Olympics Alberta Association $20,000 8.2% $19,583Sport for Every Child Club, The $16,159 6.8% $12,758St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Sadochok (Playschool) Society $0 0.0% $650

Steadward Centre for Personal and Physical Achievement, The $20,000 3.2% $20,000

Sudanese-Canadian Dinka Cultural Society in Edmonton $0 0.0% n/a

Superskate Advanced Hockey Development Association $4,563 7.5% $1,924

Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada $0 0.0% $10,945Terra Association Meeting the Challenge of Teen Pregnancy $20,000 0.9% $20,000

Ukrainian Canadian Congress Alberta Provincial Council $0 0.0% $14,321

Ukrainian Canadian Social Services (Edmonton) $6,192 7.5% $6,187Ukrainian Language Arts Society $0 0.0% n/aUncles & Aunts at Large (Edmonton Area) Society $20,000 6.6% $20,000Unity Centre of North East Edmonton $20,000 6.6% $19,444Warriors Athletic Association $7,314 6.0% n/aWecan Food Basket Association of Alberta $14,492 7.5% $14,044Western Guide & Assistance Dog Society $20,000 7.9% $15,452Westmount Fitness Club $11,062 6.8% $9,826Wilderness Youth Challenge Program $0 0.0% n/aWildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton $11,328 0.0% n/aWings of Providence Society $20,000 2.1% $20,000Women Building Futures Society $0 0.0% n/aYatran Dance Academy Association $7,828 7.5% n/a

Total $2,379,810


Attachment 2

Community Investment Operating Grant – 2008 Overview.

THE 2008 REVIEW PROCESS

The Community Services Advisory Board (CSAB) undertook a review of the program priorities and guidelines and process used in the deliberation of Community Investment Operating Grant awards and put forward recommendations on the program priorities and guidelines to be used for the 2008 program. Once approved, these program priorities and guidelines were communicated to applicants through the application guide and workshops conducted for this year’s program.

All applicants were required to complete the same application form so all applications could be evaluated fairly and consistently.

The CSAB appointed a four-member Community Investment Grant Committee and each member chaired one of the Grant Review Subcommittees. The CSAB and Community Investment Grant Committee recruited and approved the selection of the eighteen volunteers from the community, for the four Grant Review Subcommittees. These four Grant Review Subcommittees conducted the review and evaluation of applications using the approved program priorities and guidelines. The Subcommittees were provided with an orientation to the program in December and conducted their review of applications from their respective sectors during the month of January. It is estimated that approximately 826 volunteer hours or more went into the review of this year’s grant applications.

The Community Investment Grant Committee met to review the ratings and ranking of the applicants as put forward by the Grant Review Subcommittees. The Community Investment Grant Committee then developed funding recommendations utilizing a formula approach that took into consideration the scores of the applicants, maximum eligible expenses, and the overall budget available for the program. This formula was applied across all applicants resulting in organizations with like scores and expenses receiving similar grant awards.

An integrated approach was used in the distribution of the recommended funds. The Board did not segregate funding based on a particular constituency given that a number of organizations provide services to all three sectors and that all were evaluated on the same program priorities and guidelines.

Of the 204 applicants, one did not meet the grant eligibility requirements of Bylaw 14157 and therefore was not eligible for review, leaving the total number of applicants eligible for review at 203. These 203 organizations had eligible operating expenses of over $31.5 million, with grant requests exceeding $3.6 million. The approved City Council budget (funding recommendations and appeals) for this program in 2008 is $2,379,810.

Of the 203 eligible applicants, 168 were recommended for funding and 36 were not recommended for funding.


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Of the thirty-six applicants that are not recommended for funding: thirteen have more than one year operating funds available, four have operating expenses exceeding $2 million, four do not provide direct programs and services to Edmontonians, three have a low percentage of Edmontonians involved with their program, and the remaining twelve were not recommended for funding for a variety of reasons. These included: jurisdiction of another order of government, low scores, incomplete applications, or programs and services that are not eligible for support under this grant program.

There were forty-eight new applicants that applied in 2008. Twenty-six of the new applicants were recommended for funding.

Organizations not satisfied with their 2008 Community Investment Operating grant recommendations are given limited opportunity to appeal to the Community Services Advisory Board in accordance with City Policy C211F.

Appellants must submit the following information in support of an appeal: the grounds of the appeal – e.g. what information they believed was not

taken into consideration during the deliberation of their grant application or error in assessment; and

the specific impact that a 2008 Community Investment Operating Grant recommendation would have on the ability of the organization to provide programs and services.

The Community Services Advisory Board struck an Appeal Committee to review the appellant’s original application and appeal letter.

A total of fourteen requests for appeal were submitted. Following the appeal process, two organizations were recommended for funding.


Attachment 3

Community Investment Operating Grant – 2008-2010 Program Priorities & Guidelines

The purpose of the Community Investment Operating Grant Program is to provide limited operating assistance to not-for-profit organizations of Edmonton whose programs or services result in benefits to the citizens of Edmonton. Given the limited dollars available to distribute through this program, the Community Services Advisory Board (CSAB) has developed these “Program Priorities and Guidelines” to provide meaningful grant awards to those organizations meeting the greatest need for the citizens of Edmonton.

The Program Priorities and Guidelines are consistent with, and constitute an extension of, the Eligibility Criteria identified in Bylaw 14157 and Guidelines identified in City Policy C211F. Grant awards will be recommended based on the evaluation of how well the organization demonstrates the Program Priorities and Guidelines.

In 2007, the Program Priorities and Guidelines were reviewed and modifications were made as identified through the public consultation process. Changes were made to three of the priorities to help clarify the intent. At the May 22, 2007 meeting, the Community Services Advisory Board recommended the approval of the 2008-2010 Community Investment Operating Grant Program Priorities and Guidelines. City Council passed the recommendation at their July 3, 2007 meeting.

2008 Program Priorities

Priority will be given to those organizations that exemplify the following Program Priorities:

1. Organizations that are actively encouraging Edmontonians to be involved in their programs/services.Organizations are recognized for promoting, making aware, encouraging, and actively seeking out citizens to become involved or stay involved in their programs/services as participants and/or volunteers.

2. Organizations that are providing direct ongoing Social Services, Multicultural or Recreation/Amateur Sport community-based programs/services that benefit Edmontonians.These direct programs/services are identified as those that meet community needs and benefit participants. The organization must demonstrate its programs/services are guided by a planning process with some form of measured results and/or outcomes.


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3. Organizations that are enriching and/or enhancing the lives of Edmontonians through their direct programs/services.The activities delivered through the direct programs/services provide the participants/volunteers the opportunity to develop, enhance or build on existing skills and acquire new skills and/or abilities.

4. Organizations that are addressing new and emerging issues in the community as relevant to their organization’s mandate, purpose or mission.The organization identifies new and emerging issues in the community as relevant to their organization’s mandate, purpose or mission. This may include responding to those trends and issues and adapting the direct programs/services accordingly to better meet the needs of the community.

5. Organizations that actively engage participants who often experience barriers to their ability to access programs and services. Barriers to participation may include: gender, ethnicity, culture, faith, age, literacy, language, abilities, income, and/or location. This may be accomplished through the provision of direct programs/services to populations that have experienced these types of participation barriers.

6. Organizations that are demonstrating initiative and success in generating diverse sources of revenue.Organizations are encouraged to have more than one source of funding whereas multiple sustainable funding sources support fiscal stability and longevity. Sources of funds may include: membership fees, fee for service, fundraising activities/events, corporate sponsorship, grants etc.

2008 Guidelines

The following Guidelines will be considered when evaluating Applicants for the 2008-2010 Community Investment Operating Grant Program:

Those Applicants that have more than one year of unrestricted operating cash reserve will not normally be considered for a Community Investment Operating Grant.

Those Applicants where a maximum grant award represents less than 1% of their operating budget will not normally be considered for a Community Investment Operating Grant.

Not-for-profit organizations with a provincial mandate, providing ongoing direct community-based programs/services for predominantly City of Edmonton residents may be considered for a Community Investment Operating Grant.


Attachment 4

Community Investment Operating Grant 2008 - Comparative Summary

Summary of Sector Information for 2008 Community Investment Operating Grant Program

2008 Multicultural Recreation/ Amateur Sport

Social Services Totals

Number of applicants reviewed 27 73 104 204

Number of applicants recommended for funding 18 63 87 168

Total Grant Amount Requested $417,094 $1,243,534 $1,961,035 $3,621,663

% of GIC funding requested 12% 34% 54% 100%

Maximum Grant Eligibility(25% of Eligible Operating

Expenses)$1,119,012 $6,078,057 $24,321,395 $31,518,463

Amount of Funding Recommended $173,661 $792,932 $1,413,217 $2,379,810

% of CIG award recommendations

per sector7% 33% 60% 100%

The chart below shows the representation of the grant recipients per sector for the last two funding cycles and representation for the 2008 recommended grant recipients.

SECTOR 2006 Percentage 2007 Percentage 2008 PercentageMulticultural 17 11.6% 16 10.7% 18 10.7%Recreation/

Amateur Sport 53 36.3% 55 36.7% 63 37.5%

Social Services 76 52.1% 79 52.6% 87 51.8%

TOTAL GRANT RECIPIENTS 146 100.0% 150 100.0% 168 100.0%


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The overall number of organizations applying to the Community Investment Operating Grant Program has gradually increased over the past six years. The demands on organizations to provide additional programs/services to meet the growth of the City have increased.

Year of Funding 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Number of Applicants 159 174 172 184 185 204

Grant Recipients 140 142 141 142 150 168

New Applicants 35 36 24 29 30 48

Grant Funding Available $890,000 $945,700 $1,439,200 $1,472,300 $1,956,200 $2,379,810

Average Funding $6,657 $6,660 $10,207 $10,084 $12,786 $14,166

The Community Investment Operating Grant Program has challenges in providing meaningful assistance to organizations delivering highly valued programs and services in our community. The chart below indicates the trend of organizational operating costs (this is representative only, as the figures do not apply to exactly the same number of organizations every year).

YEAR 2005 2006 2007 2008CIG Funding $1,439,200 $1,472,300 $1,956,200 $2,379,810

Maximum Grant Eligibility(25% of Eligible Operating

Expenses)$24,630,498 $26,122,564 $22,791,909 $31,518,463

% that CIG funding addresses of total

applicants eligible expenses5.8% 5.6% 8.5% 7.6%

The Maximum Grant Eligibility is 25% of the organizations’ total eligible operating expenses. The cap of a $20,000 maximum grant award means that any organization with eligible operating expenses of $80,000 or more can request the $20,000 maximum grant.


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