HOW TO APPLY
GRANT CYCLE
NBCF accepts applications for grants four times a year, and the application process takes approximately three months. The grant award timeline is as follows:
Application Deadline
December 1st
March 1st
June 1st
September 1st
Grant Awarded
February
May
August
November
TIPS AND CONSIDERATIONS
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In this section, please clearly outline how your organization is uniquely positioned to serve your community, as well as details on the sustainability of your organization.
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Please provide a clear and detailed description of the program you are planning to deliver. If your description is beyond the space provided, please provide additional information in an attachment.
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Outline the number of children that will be served by your program and include a description of how they will be identified and supported.
Describe how your program is, or will be assessed or evaluated to ensure a positive impact.
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Demonstrate that non-government sources, other than the NBCF have contributed at least 25% to the funding of the program or project.
Provide current year to date income statement and most recent balance sheet. If available, provide most recent externally audited financials.
Include most recent organization budget and annual meeting minutes. If annual meeting minutes are not available, provide your organization’s quarterly or monthly minutes. Schools should include the most recent Parent School Support Committee (PSSC) minutes.
To complete the budget table, please specify “G” if funding is from a government source and “P” if funding is from a private or non-governmental source for the Government or Private column.
For the status portion of the table, please outline if the funding is:
A.Funding planned from external sources.
B.Funding approved from external sources.
C.Funding received from external sources.
D.Internal funding planned or completed.
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Two Signatures are required by two Executive Officers of your organization. Electronic signatures are acceptable.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
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Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis, and the application process takes approximately three months. An organization can apply for funding once per NBCF fiscal year (April 1st-March 31st). The grant award timeline is as follows:
Application Deadline and Grant Awarded Dates
December 1st > February
March 1st > May
June 1st > August
September 1st > November
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A minimum of 25% of funding must be secured through non-government sources. NBCF may grant up to 75% of the total cost of your program.
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Following the quarterly application deadline, the Executive Committee meets to consider each application, and submits recommendations to the Board of Directors for review. The Board considers all applications on their own merit, and makes a decision on successful applications.
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Scan and email completed application and supporting documents to info@nbchildren.com, drop off or mail to New Brunswick Children’s Foundation, 643 Rothesay Avenue, Saint John, NB E2H 2G9.
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Successful applicants will be contacted and asked to sign an Agreement of Terms and Conditions. Once the agreement is signed and returned, a cheque presentation will be coordinated with the applicant.
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All applicants (successful and unsuccessful) will be contacted as soon as possible after a decision has been made by the Board of Directors.
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Email info@nbchildren.com or call (506) 635-1260.
TWO WAYS TO APPLY
You can complete the form on the website below, or download the form to complete it on your desktop and email it back to us.