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The CBT has developed a Final Report Template for all project proponents use. Please contact staff if you have any questions or need assistance with the form.
The Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT) supports research, education and training initiatives for conservation 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:
To be eligible, an organization must be one of the following:
Please contact CBT staff if you have questions about your organization's eligibility. Individuals with project ideas are also encouraged to contact CBT staff to discuss partnerships.
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. The USS scholarship application is available here.
The second scholarship is available to the central region Nuu-chah-nulth applicant. The Nuu-chah-nulth scholarship application is available here. This scholarship is advertised locally 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:
ED Discretionary Funding
The ED has a limited annual discretionary budget. All requests should be made in writing to the Executive Director.
Committee Funded Projects
The CBT supports five advisory committees in the areas of Marine & Aquatic, Terrestrial, Education and Culture. Each Committee has an annual discretionary budget of $8,000, which is directed to fund small projects throughout the region. Committees accept requests for funding on an ongoing basis. The committees meet 2 - 5 times per year 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 four 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.
Clayoquot Biosphere Trust
Box 67, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
Phone 250-725-2219
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. Organizations with larger projects are invited to share their ideas with CBT staff in hopes that we may assist in leveraging funds.
Can an organization apply for multi-year funding?
The CBT is not currently accepting requests for multi-year funding.
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. Final reports are due one year from the date funds were received.
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.
