Donation Program

Program Overview

The Town of Paradise is proud to support our community organizations and groups and has created an Annual Donation Program to provide financial contributions. Through the Annual Donation Program, community groups and organizations can apply for an annual, one-time donation to support activities and programs.

Council allocates an annual amount each year in the budget process to support community groups and organizations. The purpose of an annual donation program is to ensure that all donations are made in an equitable and fair manner to all eligible groups and organizations.

Categories of Donation

The annual amount available to community groups and organizations in 2023 is based on membership size as follows:

Less than 100 members: $750
100 - 250 members: $1,000
250 - 500 members: $1,500
Over 500 members: $3,000

Eligibility

The Town will consider annual one-time donation requests from community service groups and organizations within the Town of Paradise whose purpose is to contribute to the general well-being of the residents of our community.

These groups and organizations are not-for-profit and provide recreation, multi-cultural, environmental or educational programs to the citizens of Paradise. The group or organization must operate in the Town or provide a significant benefit to the Town.

This program is not be extended to national and international registered charities.

Donations are considered on the basis of need as outlined on the submitted applications. Eligible groups and organizations will receive only one donation annually from the Town of Paradise.

How to Apply

Groups and organizations interested in receiving a donation from the Town of Paradise must complete the Application Form and submit it by May 31, 2023. The Town will not entertain donation requests that are not specifically addressed to the Town of Paradise and do not include the Application Form (for example, form letters, generic emails, etc.)

Completed application forms may be submitted:

Via email
Mail: Town of Paradise, Donation Program, 28 McNamara Drive, Paradise NL, A1L 0A6

Supplemental Requests

Requests will be received outside the annual Donation Program for the below categories.

All supplemental donation requests must be made in writing, and include an explanation as to how the group or organization contributes to the well-being of the residents of the Town of Paradise.

Sponsorships

The Town will consider sponsorship requests from organizations and groups conducting conventions, conferences and other special events in the Town of Paradise that support the mandate of the Town.

The event must benefit the community at large or a sector of Paradise residents in general.

The maximum donation for each eligible group is $500.

Sporting Event / Competition Travel Assistance

The Town will provide funding assistance for travel to a sporting event or competition to youth who have been chosen to represent the Town of Paradise at amateur sporting events.

Eligibility:

Team members must be residents of Paradise;
The team must have won the right to attend the event;
The event must be associated or recognized by a National or Provincial Sport Governing Body;
Funding is limited to persons 19 years of age and under;
Travel must be outside the Island portion of the province

The maximum donation is $200 per team

Sponsored Symposiums, Conferences and Seminars Travel Assistance

The Town will provide funding assistance to teams for travel to a symposium, conferences or seminar that is of an educational nature.

Eligibility:

The event must be associated with an educational institution;
The members of the group must reside in Paradise;
Travel must be outside the Island portion of the province

The maximum donation is $200 per group/organization.

Events Attended by Members of Council

Each year, members of Council may be requested to attend and or speak at various fundraising functions / events. As such, Council donates in support of the cause being supported by a maximum of $200.

Town Facility Rentals for Fundraising Groups

Groups interested in renting space at any of the Town of Paradise Recreational Facilities for the purposes of holding a fundraising event may submit a request in writing to be reimbursed under the Donation Program. Once the rental has been approved, a monetary donation in the amount of the rental fee may be reimbursed to the group / organization.

See the 2023 Donation Policy for complete information.