Each year a number of organizations are selected as recipients of the Hoedown funds. These organizations include charities, not-for-profits and community groups. The selection is based not only on the needs of the organization but their ability to successfully complete the tasks required as identified in this application. Previous recipients are welcome to re-apply.

Applications are due by 4:00 pm on Friday, April 20th, 2012.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected will be contacted.
Decisions will be announced the week of Monday, April 30th, 2012.

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There are two ways to apply for Hoedown funds:

1. Complete and submit the application online (click the right arrow), or
2. Download the application form

   Click the PDF icon to download the application form and submit by fax at (905) 726-9779.
   Please note that Adobe Acrobat is required to view the form. Download Adobe Acrobat

NOTE: Please be aware that you will be asked to provide your year-end financial documents in PDF format, along with any other relevant information.
  I understand, and would like to proceed with the application

Name of organization: Type of organization: Select a type Charitable Non-profit Other
Charitable Number: If other:

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Street Address: City:
Postal Code: Website Address:
Description of organization: (1500 characters max)

Main Contact:	Phone Number: (Numbers Only)
Fax Number: (Numbers Only)	Email:
Alternate Contact:	Phone Number: (Numbers Only)
Fax Number: (Numbers Only)	Email:
1. When was your organization established?
2. How many members does your organization have or how many people in the community does it serve? (1500 characters max)

3. Is your organization a previous recipient of the Hoedown proceeds? Yes   No   If so, when? (1500 characters max)

4. If a past recipient, how did your organization use the proceeds? (1500 characters max)

5. What will your organization do with the proceeds if selected this year? (1500 characters max)

6. Please be advised that if your organization is selected, it must commit to the following: To provide 15-20 volunteers who will be available to work throughout Hoedown week before, during and/or after the event. To sell at least 50 event tickets; To assemble a team of at least 4 individuals, responsible for various Hoedown charity duties including: arranging for volunteers, coordinating raffle and event ticket sales and poster ditribution; To sell a minumum of 1,200 raffle tickets; To distribute posters. Please note: The average time required to complete the above tasks is approximately 200 hours and includes a commitment of time during the months of July and August;

a) How will you provide 15-20 volunteers? (1500 characters max)

b) How will you sell 50 event tickets? (1500 characters max)

c) How will you sell 1,200 raffle tickets? (1500 characters max)

d) How else can your organization contribute to the Hoedown? (1500 characters max)

7. Please include your most recent year-end finincial statement and any other relevant information for our consideration. You may only upload files in PDF format. Attach Another [+] Please enter any additional comments/relevant information below: (1500 characters max)