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The Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT) supports research, education and training initiatives for conservation, sustainable economic development and community health in the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve region. The CBT allocates funding from revenue generated from its endowment fund investments and fund raising to support projects, events, activities and scholarship in the region. This page was designed to guide local organizations and individuals in accessing funds from the CBT.
All funding requests should be made in writing to the CBT. Please allow due time for consideration of your request. It generally takes two months to have a funding request approved and processed by the CBT.
CBT funding is based on the following criteria:
The CBT does not fund:
Scholarships
There are two CBT scholarships available annually that are both based on academic performance on grade 12 provincial exams. One scholarship is available to the Ucluelet Secondary School (USS) student with the highest overall average on grade 12 provincial exams. This student is identified by the USS administration and automatically receives the scholarship.
The second scholarship is available to the central region Nuu-chah-nulth applicant with the highest overall average on grade 12 provincial exams. This scholarship is advertised locally in June of each year through the media, individual band offices and the secondary schools.
The scholarships are valued at $3,000 annually for a maximum of 4 years upon proof of continued registration at a post-secondary learning institution.
Event Sponsorships
Event Sponsorship is provided to public, non-political events in the Biosphere region consistent with the CBT’s goals and objectives. The CBT allocates $10,000 annually to support the following events in the region:
An additional $5,000 is available for event sponsorship within the region annually. Requests are evaluated based on their consistency with the CBT’s goals and objectives, as well as the spirit and intent of the Biosphere Reserve designation. The CBT will invite sponsorship requests each January and work to ensure a balance of sponsorships throughout the Biosphere region.
ED Discretionary Funding
The ED has a limited annual discretionary budget. All requests should be made in writing to the Executive Director.
Athletic Team Sponsorships
Beginning in 2008, the CBT has committed $5,000 per year to sponsor athletic teams, with special attention to youth teams. The CBT will invite requests each January and will balance team sponsorships throughout the Biosphere region.
Committee Funded Projects
The CBT supports five advisory committees in the areas of Marine & Aquatic, Terrestrial, Community Development, Education and Culture. Each Committee has an annual discretionary budget of $10,000, which is directed to fund small projects throughout the region. Committees accept requests for funding on an ongoing basis. The committees generally meet every six to eight weeks and review requests at these meetings. Proponents are strongly encouraged to attend committee meetings to present their requests in order that they are available to answer questions. Although there is no template for applications all requests should be made in writing to the CBT.
Annual Call for Projects
The CBT holds an annual Call for Projects, which is budgeted during the regular business planning cycle. The total amount available varies from year to year, as does the maximum available for each project. Requests are reviewed initially by the five advisory committees, before being recommended to the Board for approval. CBT staff is available to assist proponents in the application process. Announcements of the Call for Projects will be made in local media and on the CBT’s website.
David A. Fraser
Acting Executive Director
Clayoquot Biosphere Trust
Box 67, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
Phone 250-266-0049
david.fraser (at) clayoquotbiosphere.org
What is the minimum/maximum amount of a grant?
There is no minimum amount to funding received from the CBT. The maximum amount of funding by CBT is $8,000 per project or organization.
Can an organization apply for multi-year funding?
The CBT Board approved multi-year funding of projects in the 2006 Call for Projects. The Board will review multi-year funding for the 2009 Call for Projects.
What reporting or accounting is required of project proponents?
Approved and funded projects will be required to report back to the CBT to ensure the accountability of organizations and projects, to ensure that projects flow smoothly, and to enable learning. Interim reporting is used to keep a project on track and to identify any potential problem areas before they become unmanageable or cumbersome. An interim report will include such things as tasks completed and remaining, financial expenditures to date, changes in the project, feedback from parties benefiting from the project, long-term funding plan, etc. The final report is more formal and requires a written account of project accomplishments and finances.
The requirements of an interim and final report are not meant to be onerous on organizations. The CBT recognizes that projects funded by other sources may require additional reporting and we are prepared to work in concert with these requirements to help reduce the workload of reporting back to funding organizations.
How much flexibility is allowed in projects once approved?
Any proponent can experience difficulty in delivering on project promises. Proponents may encounter impediments to implementation or project management that were not initially foreseen in the project proposal.
Along with the interim progress review and report, CBT staff will meet with proponents on a regular basis to help ensure projects are proceeding smoothly. If the approach initially envisioned is not working, the CBT will allow the project to be modified as long as the new intent is consistent with the original proposal and the proponent has submitted a written request to revise or modify the project. The CBT will review such requests on a case-by-case basis.
Clayoquot Biosphere Trust
PO Box 67
Tofino, British Columbia
Canada V0R 2Z0
Phone 250-725-2219 (Tofino) 250-726-2086 (Ucluelet)
Fax 250-725-2384 (Tofino) 250-726-2087 (Ucluelet)
www.clayoquotbiosphere.org