Chatham-Kent Safe Communities Partnership Program

The purpose of the Chatham-Kent Safe Communities Partnership Program is to increase community involvement in injury prevention programming.  Up to $1000.00 per project is available to support programs and activities that promote injury prevention programming.  Funds will be awarded based on the applicant’s ability to satisfy the following terms and conditions:

• A completed application package including project summary and budget forms must be submitted by February 12, 2007.  Applicants will be notified of the status of their applications by February 28, 2007.

• Projects must focus on promoting injury prevention programs containing an educational component.

• Projects must take place within the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and be completed by December 31, 2007.

• A final activity report is due 1 month after completion of the project.  This report should include the evaluation form, a financial report, media clippings, statistics regarding participation and copies of any materials produced.

• Changes to the original proposal will promptly be discussed with and approved by the Chatham-Kent Safe Communities Committee.

• Funds are to be used in accordance with financial and in-kind eligibility guidelines (Appendix A).

• Advertising, publicity and resources associated with the project must give appropriate credit.  Recommended wording “This project/activity has received financial support from the Chatham-Kent Safe Communities Committee”.  Use of Safe Communities logo will be in accordance with its guidelines.

When reviewing project applications the Review Committee will consider projects which include the following key factors.

• Program has clear and measurable goals and objectives, and the budget is feasible.

• Program builds upon existing community programs, or creates new resources that are important to Chatham-Kent, ie. does not duplicate existing resources/programs.

• Has organizational capacity to provide leadership and project direction.

• Program activities are publicized, monitored and evaluated.

• Community partnerships are formed or enhanced.

• In-kind contributions are provided by project partners.

Please provide a brief overview summarizing your proposed project (no more than 3 pages), keeping it short and to the point.  Clearly state what you intend to do, for whom, why, how and when.  At the top of each page, please include the project name and sponsor/lead group name.

Priority will be granted to projects that:

• Demonstrate co-operation between two or more local community partners.

• Have capacity to be sustained in future.

• Have clear and measurable goals and objectives, a plan for project evaluation and a feasible budget.

All recipients of a Safe Communities partnership grant will be encouraged to join the Chatham-Kent Safe Communities Committee to ensure sustainability of Safe Communities activities.