MRA Funding Opportunities

This funding is meant to provide a level of support so that more physical activity and skill development can occur for Mackenzie Region residents. It is not intended to be the sole source of assistance. The funding allocation for the Mackenzie Recreation Association is very limited, and applications will be prioritized.

Funding maximums as follows:

• Funding maximum or 80% total event cost if applicant & program are in MRA region
• Funding maximum or 70% total event cost if the applicant is in MRA region & program is in NWT
• Funding maximum or 50% total event cost if the applicant is in MRA region & program is outside NWT
• 0% if the applicant is living outside of the MRA region

All ages may apply for funding. Individuals may apply, but the focus will be group physical activity proposals.

Applications will be accepted throughout the year, and funding will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis as funding permits. With funding distribution as follows:

• Maximum of 40% total funding distributed between April and September;
• The remaining funding or 60% of total funding to be distributed between October and March.

ELIGIBLE EXPENSES MAY INCLUDE:

Transportation and travel costs at approved rates:

• mileage at current GNWT rates.
• or commercial tickets by most economical means.

 Medals/Prizes

 Instructor and official fees (includes per diems)

 Accommodation and registration (***for Professional Development funding ONLY)

INELIGIBLE EXPENSES INCLUDE:

 Events that award cash prizes

 Registration for events or TSO affiliation fees

 Food

 Staff or volunteer wages or perdiem

 School Sanctioned events. ie. Cagers, Spike-it, Hay River Track & Field, Super Soccer

 High-Performance Initiatives. i.e., Invitational Events, Selection Camps, Territorial champs.

 Equipment

 Accommodation (*** for Recreation Initiative funding ONLY)