The Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society is helping community groups this fall.
Until October 25, 2013, the Cooperating Society will be accepting applications for the Drumheller Fund Grant. The grant was created to support projects that benefit Drumheller, with an emphasis on youth.
This year, $10,000 is being made available. The fund is not being limited to one applicant, meaning multiple projects may receive funding.
“Basically, the fund has been responsible for several projects over the years and has more of a focus on youth,” said Angela Keibel, business manager of the Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society. “The criteria is fairly simple and the application process is streamlined, so it’s ideal for any organization to apply.”
To apply, applicants must be qualified donees as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency.
“For those who aren’t, you can partner with an organization who is. There are a few in Drumheller who are,” said Keibel.
Other criteria include the project must be accessible to the public and funding cannot be used to cover operating costs, administration, buiding maintenance, and ongoing or pre-existing programming expenses.
The Drumheller Family Endowment Fund at The Calgary Foundation was established in 1993 by the Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society through a donation given by the Drumheller family. The Cooperating Society directs the interest on the fund to projects in Drumheller each year.
“It’s a wonderful legacy from the Drumheller family,” said Keibel.
Applications are due on October 25 by 4:30 p.m. Those interest are encouraged to contact Keibel at 403-820-6227 or angela.keibel@tyrrellmuseum.ca for more information.
