Description
In August 2020, Qalipu First Nation set aside $75,000 to provide support to community-based Indigenous groups to better support members of the Qalipu First Nation during the ongoing pandemic.
This Qalipu COVID Relief Funds provided 14 Indigenous groups on the island of Newfoundland with a means to help Qalipu members with COVID-19 initiatives. The fund provided $5,400 per organization for initiatives that directly benefited the health and well being of vulnerable populations within our membership.
Some examples of projects that were made possible with these funds include food hampers, essential travel and issuing personal protective equipment in over 25 communities.
We are pleased to announce the availability of an additional $51,000 to be allocated to community-based Indigenous groups with priority being given to those who did not receive funding on the first round.
These additional funds will provide a mechanism for grassroots Indigenous organizations on the ground in their communities to target and support vulnerable populations by aiding:
- mental health and wellness programs,
- personal protective equipment,
- personal hygiene products,
- food and
- vulnerable population essential transportation.
Qalipu First Nation is currently accepting proposals, from organizations interested in receiving 5,400 per funding year in grant funding from the Qalipu COVID Relief Fund for projects that are up to 6 months in duration. Funding is limited so interested groups are encouraged to apply early.
Eligibility
The proposal must be submitted by an eligible organization. To qualify your organization must be an established Indigenous organization on the island of Newfoundland, in good standing with the provincial Registry of Companies, and servicing the needs of the members of the Qalipu First Nation in their area.
Proposal Assessment
Proposals will be assessed on the following criteria to determine overall quality and merit.
- Priority
Has the Indigenous community-led group already received funding from Qalipu First Nation with the previous call for proposals? Priority will be given to new applicants, or applicants who did not receive funding during the first round.
- Objectives
What is the purpose of the project? Organizations will need to clearly identify the goal of the project and provide a rationale as to how it will address the identified need highlighted above.
- Vulnerable Populations
How will projects benefit seniors, youth, or other vulnerable populations in our communities?
- Cost effectiveness
A budget outlining the project costs must accompany the proposal which supports the project activities and does not exceed the maximum allowed.
Deadline
The proposal for funding must be received no later than Friday, November 13th, 2020 via mail or email.
Apply by email
council@qalipu.ca
Apply by Mail
Qalipu COVID Relief Fund
3 Church Street
Corner Brook, NL A2H 2Z4
Contact us
If you require any further information please feel free to contact Keith Goulding, Band Manager at kgoulding@qalipu.ca or via telephone (709) 634-1147.