Sports clubs and associations

The goal of the Regional Operations & Community Development Branch is to foster a network of self-sufficient local and regional organizations, capable of providing sport, recreation and physical activity opportunities. Our regional offices support not-for-profit and/or public organizations and assist them in the attainment of their goals through the following areas:

ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT

Consultation services, financial assistance and some office administrative services are available to assist and support regional recreation and sport organizations' efforts to become more effective.

To assist an organization's efforts to become self-sufficient, a financial contribution may be available for:

• General administrative costs such as telephone, photocopying, translation, postage, etc
• Travel assistance in the region or attending provincial planning sessions and AGM's.

Generally, organizations should keep administrative costs to a maximum of 10% of the total budget for each project.

"Self help" should be built into all project submissions. Government cannot be expected to totally fund every project, and applicants should be prepared to make individual or collective contributions.

Project goals and objectives must be consistent with Branch priorities.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

The objective is to support the training of volunteers and professionals in sport and recreation so they have a positive impact on individual and organizational development. To assist an organization in developing its leaders, a financial contribution may be available for:

Honorarium

Where appropriate (e.g. depending on qualifications) a financial contribution up to a maximum of $100 per seven hour session, may be available for resource persons used as instructors for:

• Demonstration clinics
• Instructional clinics for leaders
• Instructional clinics for event "staff" and organizers
• Skill development clinics

Travel

A financial contribution of up to 15 cents per kilometer may be available for participants and instructors, for distances exceeding 200 kilometers return.

Meals

Where appropriate, a financial contribution for meals may be available for resource persons used as instructors at the following maximum rates:

• Breakfast $4.00
• Dinner $6.00
• Supper $10.00

Lodging

A financial contribution, up to a maximum of $60.00 per night (based on double occupancy), may be available to participants and instructors when necessary.

Generally, organizations should keep administrative costs to a maximum of 10% of the total budget for each project.

"Self help" should be built into all project submissions. Government cannot be expected to totally fund every project, and applicants should be prepared to make individual or collective contributions.

Project goals and objectives must be consistent with Branch priorities.

Applications should be submitted prior to the event / project using this form

Grant recipients must submit the Branch report form to their regional consultant at the conclusion of the project. Copies of any associated press releases / clippings should accompany the report form.

ACTIVE LIVING OPPORTUNITIES

The objective of this program is to promote and help develop regular participation opportunities in sport, recreation and physical activities so that New Brunswickers of all ages can lead an active lifestyle. Support is also provided for the pursuit of excellence in sport.

Examples of active living opportunities include:

• Hosting demonstration and/or introductory level clinics
• Hosting summer or winter game events for youth and seniors.
• Hosting of regional camps for pre-selected athletes.
• New and innovative activities that will increase participation in physical activities.

The following financial guidelines are followed when assisting in the hosting of regional games, such as Jeux de l'acadie, Senior Friendship Games, Aboriginal Games, etc:

• Maximum administrative grant of $500.
• Maximum assistance of $150 for each sport

"Self help" should be built into all project submissions. Government cannot be expected to totally fund every project, and applicants should be prepared to make individual or collective contributions.

Project goals and objectives must be consistent with Branch priorities.

Grant recipients must submit the Branch project report form to their regional consultant at the conclusion of the project. Copies of any associated press releases / clippings should accompany this report.

ACCESSIBILITY TO FACILITIES

The objective is to assist in improving accessibility to facilities for the disabled. A financial contribution may be available for facility accessibility retrofit or adaptive equipment costs to encourage participation of persons with special needs in recreation programs.

For projects designed to improve accessibility to facilities for persons with a disability in recreation programs, the Regional Operations & Community Development Branch contribution, will not be greater than 50% of the cost to a maximum of $1000.

"Self help" should be built into all project submissions. Government cannot be expected to totally fund every project, and applicants should be prepared to make individual or collective contributions.

Project goals and objectives must be consistent with Branch priorities.

APPLICATION FORMS

Requests for funding can be submitted using one of two forms.

1) Project Application Form - This form should be used when applying for a project that has a clear start and end date. Eligible expenses should relate to the four program areas listed above. After each project is completed, organizations will also be asked to submit a project report form.

2) Profile Submission Form - This form should be used by RSO/ clubs who wish to apply for assistance for all projects and operations that they will conduct during a given fiscal year.