Small Grants Program
Next deadline to apply is midnight, February 15, 2023
Knick Knack Nook Re-Use It Store Society (KKN) has entered into an agreement with the Bowen Island Community Foundation (BICF) to help select the recipients of the Environmental Sustainability and Social Sustainability Small Grants. Three members of the KKN Board will join the BICF Grants Committee to consider applications and make recommendations to the KKN Board. Once accepted by the KKN Board, BICF will pay the grant monies to successful applicants on the KKN’s behalf.
Knick Knack Nook Re-Use It Store Society (KKN) has entered into an agreement with the Bowen Island Community Foundation (BICF) to help select the recipients of the Environmental Sustainability and Social Sustainability Small Grants. Three members of the KKN Board will join the BICF Grants Committee to consider applications and make recommendations to the KKN Board. Once accepted by the KKN Board, BICF will pay the grant monies to successful applicants on the KKN’s behalf.
Environmental Sustainability Grant
Applications are invited from the Bowen Island community for this program
GRANT SELECTION CRITERIA
(weighting shown in brackets)
1. Project will contribute to the environmental responsibility of the community of Bowen and must include one or several aspects of the following goals:
• principles of zero-waste,
• recycling,
• composting,
• food security,
• encouragement of minimal consumerism, and/or
• education regarding any of these goals. (5)
2. Project is supported by a network of volunteers who are prepared to do the work and can demonstrate their ability to accomplish their goals (3)
3. Initiatives that create intergenerational linkages are of interest (2)
Social Sustainability Grant
Applications are invited from the Bowen Island community for this program
GRANT SELECTION CRITERIA
(weighting shown in brackets)
1. Projects will contribute to the social sustainability of the community of Bowen through:
• assistance to seniors
• assistance to children, youth and families
• encouragement of diversity and inclusiveness on Bowen
• promotion of wellness and safety, and/or
• education regarding any of these goals. (5)
2. Project is supported by a network of volunteers who are prepared to do the work and can demonstrate their ability to accomplish their goals (3)
3. Initiatives that create intergenerational linkages are of interest (2)
Some examples of KKN Community Grants in past years include:
• A bottle-filling station and water fountain at BICS for students and community
• The purchase of a higher capacity composter for the Montessori school Zero Waste Project
• Garden and Farm School program operated at BICS
• Tech Tutor program at the library that provides free computer assistance to all Bowen Islanders
• “No Child Left Behind” program administered by Bowen’s Children’s Centre
• Printing and mailing 2015 Parks & Trails Guide to Bowen residents
• BICS Homework Club drop-in for students grades 4-7
Applications are invited from the Bowen Island community for this program
GRANT SELECTION CRITERIA
(weighting shown in brackets)
1. Project will contribute to the environmental responsibility of the community of Bowen and must include one or several aspects of the following goals:
• principles of zero-waste,
• recycling,
• composting,
• food security,
• encouragement of minimal consumerism, and/or
• education regarding any of these goals. (5)
2. Project is supported by a network of volunteers who are prepared to do the work and can demonstrate their ability to accomplish their goals (3)
3. Initiatives that create intergenerational linkages are of interest (2)
Social Sustainability Grant
Applications are invited from the Bowen Island community for this program
GRANT SELECTION CRITERIA
(weighting shown in brackets)
1. Projects will contribute to the social sustainability of the community of Bowen through:
• assistance to seniors
• assistance to children, youth and families
• encouragement of diversity and inclusiveness on Bowen
• promotion of wellness and safety, and/or
• education regarding any of these goals. (5)
2. Project is supported by a network of volunteers who are prepared to do the work and can demonstrate their ability to accomplish their goals (3)
3. Initiatives that create intergenerational linkages are of interest (2)
Some examples of KKN Community Grants in past years include:
• A bottle-filling station and water fountain at BICS for students and community
• The purchase of a higher capacity composter for the Montessori school Zero Waste Project
• Garden and Farm School program operated at BICS
• Tech Tutor program at the library that provides free computer assistance to all Bowen Islanders
• “No Child Left Behind” program administered by Bowen’s Children’s Centre
• Printing and mailing 2015 Parks & Trails Guide to Bowen residents
• BICS Homework Club drop-in for students grades 4-7
DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM
Application deadline is midnight, February 15, 2023
Application deadline is midnight, February 15, 2023
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