British Columbia Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

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The 33rd Annual BC Elders Gathering
Hosted by the Nisga'a Nation Elders
July 13, 14 and 15, 2009
Location: Terrace, B.C.

Alert Bay Recreation Association Elders

Objective
To provide partial funding to Elders for travel costs related to the Annual Elders Gathering.

Eligibility
1. Applicants are an Aboriginal Elder or recognized Aboriginal organization on behalf of Elders.
2. Only British Columbia residents are eligible.
3. Travel distance to the event is greater than 200 kilometers (one way, road distance only).
4. Applicants send in a completed application form.
5. Eligible travel costs are as follows: accommodations, transportation, meals, and other related travel expenses such as parking or taxi. Travel costs must be by the most economical means.
6. Applicants who have received an Elders Transportation grant in the previous two consecutive years are ineligible to apply this year and may apply the following year.

General Program Conditions
1. Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter indicating number of Elders planning to attend and a letter of support from a recognized Aboriginal organization, confirming financial need.
2. Applicants are eligible to receive funding up to a maximum of $1,000. Applications will be reviewed by a subcommittee and approved for funding based on factors including: distance away from the event, overall travel costs, regional representation, include individual Elders.
3. Only one application per fiscal year per organization will be approved.
4. The BCAAFC is not responsible for any expenses incurred prior to the applicant receiving a written confirmation of approval.
5. Previous Elders Transportation or other provincial grants to the applicant and/or Aboriginal Organization must be accounted for or the applicant may be ineligible for funding.
6. If actual travel expenses are less than the $1,000 advanced, the difference must be repaid.

After the Conference
Funding recipients must submit a report within 30 days of travel to the BCAAFC which includes a brief summary listing names of Elders who attended the event and financial summary of actual travel costs and any additional photos or quotes to support narrative summary. 

Deadline For Proposals
Completed applications will be accepted until June 11, 2010. The deadline for applications will be the second Friday of June each year.

Proposals should be submitted to:
Attn: First Citizens Fund Administrator
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
#200 - 506 Fort St
Victoria, BC V8W 1E6

Phone:   (250) 388-5522          
FAX: (250) 388-5502

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