Halifax Explosion 100th Anniversary
Grant Program
The Halifax Explosion 100th Anniversary Grant Program
The purpose of the municipal commemorative program is to:
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honor the memory of those who died and suffered as a result of the Halifax Explosion;
recognize those who provided aid;
educate current and future generations about the significance of the event;
celebrate individual and/or collective resilience, recovery, compassion, appreciation, reconciliation, or
identity.
A funded project might be:
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broad-based in terms of public interest and/or participation; or
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the subject matter/activity has special significance to a particular group of people; organization or club;
occupation; a movement; a neighbourhood or community.
The Halifax Explosion 100th Anniversary Grant Program is an opportunity for organizations that are
typically ineligible under a municipal grant program to receive assistance for a centennial project. Also,
the type of project eligible for funding is broader than regular programs.
The program budget is $100,000.
The maximum value of grant is up to $10,000 (awards may be granted in lower amounts).
The Halifax Explosion 100th Anniversary Grant Program does not replace an existing HRM grant
program.
If your organization, centennial project and the expenses paid through a grant are eligible under another HRM
grant program you might consider the purpose of funding, evaluation criteria, size of program, and timelines.
Eligibility.
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Registered Non-Profit Organization or Charity
To be eligible for a grant an organization must be:
1. a nursing, medical, athletic, educational, environmental, cultural, community, fraternal, recreational,
religious, sporting or social organization1 in operation for 12 months prior to the program’s application
deadline. AND
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2. registered as a non-profit or charity (society, non-profit cooperative, not-for-profit corporation, or an Act of
the Legislature or Parliament).
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Organizations Representing Business Interests
Business districts registered as a non-profit may apply to the program and do not have to be a Business
Improvement District under HRM By-law B-700. But, legislation only permits a grant to a business district for
the purpose of promoting or beautifying the district2.
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Groups that are not Registered (Partnerships)
Groups that are not registered may be considered only if party to a joint application with an eligible local nonprofit organization or charity. Any grant would be issued to the registered non-profit. The maximum value of
grant remains at $10,000 regardless of the number of partners.
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1.HRM
2.HRM
Charter Section 70(1)(au)
Charter Section 70(1)(b)
Eligibility
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Out-of-Region Non-Profit Organizations and Charities (Partnerships)
Registered non-profit organizations located outside HRM may be included in a joint application with an
eligible local non-profit or charity. The maximum value of grant remains at $10,000 regardless of the number
of partners.
Applications will not be accepted using the registration number of another organization.
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Organizations Structured into Separate Member Groups
A registered non-profit or charity might be organized into ancillary or ‘member’ groups. For example,
congregations, local chapters or clubs, Scout troops, or Cadet squadrons. These member groups might not
have their own independent registration in which case the unregistered group would have to make joint
application with the ‘parent’ organization (the registered party).
Examples:
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A parish (registered charity) with several church congregations that are not independently registered.
The parish would have to apply or make joint application with the congregation(s).
Public schools. The Halifax Regional School Board is not eligible to apply for a grant. Therefore,
individual public schools that are not incorporated3 would have to either (i) partner with a school or
community-based educational organization that has its own registration number4 , or (ii) partner with an
eligible local non-profit or charity – depending on the type of project this could be a service club,
residents’ association, seniors facility etc.
Social or hobby clubs. Clubs for assorted recreational activities such as crafts, model-making,
gardening, singing, coin collecting etc. that are not registered non-profits would have to make joint
application with an eligible local non-profit or charity.
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school advisory committee or PTA might have its own registration and would have to meet the eligibility criteria (12 months,
financial records etc.).
4Private schools may be a registered charity.
Eligibility
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Umbrella Organizations
An “umbrella” organization is an association of institutions or groups who work together to formally coordinate
activities or pool resources. The organization might serve individuals or groups throughout the region or
province5 . An umbrella organization is eligible to apply to the Halifax Explosion 100th Anniversary Grant
Program provided that they are physically located and operate primarily within HRM. The maximum value
of grant remains at $10,000 regardless of the number of members.
Ineligible
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Individuals;
government, government agent, board or commission including a party under contract to HRM;
for-profit, commercial, business or industry;
groups that are not incorporated as a non-profit;
groups that have not been incorporated for 12 months prior to the program’s application deadline.
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example, Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia, Writer’s Federation of Nova Scotia, Association of Nova Scotia
Museums.
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Funding Categories
There are five (5) project categories but the budget is not allocated by category. The categories are:
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Educational Initiatives: projects that engage children, youth and young adults.
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Permanent or Temporary Exhibition of Display: subject matter not limited to historical material.
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Interpretation: not restricted to memorials or monuments and includes story-telling, symbolism,
outdoor features (e.g. garden, landscape feature), self-directed or interactive methods (technology),
performance or presentation.
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Ethno-cultural Historical Research and/or Presentation: preference may be given to projects that
demonstrate self-representation and self-expression; assorted educational and/or interpretative projects
or ceremonial/dedication events that foster cultural identity and awareness. Preference may be given to
Mi’kmaw and African Nova Scotia communities located on Halifax Harbour at the time of the Explosion.
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Ceremonial or Dedication Event: a formal ceremony to honor the Halifax Explosion or to dedicate
something for the purpose of remembrance (e.g. building, land, artefact, garden, monument, a species
of plant or landscape feature).
Evaluation Criteria
The Halifax Explosion 100th Anniversary Grant Program is “civic” in that the program focuses on the activities
of people in relation to their community (village, town, city or local area). The intended outcomes are altruistic:
the program does not promote economic development, activities aimed at generating ‘profit’ (net revenue to
the organizer), or marketing for-profit interests.
Evaluation Criteria
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Outcome
Description
Organizational and Project
Viability
Score
Demonstrated ability to complete/deliver the project on or
before December 6, 20171.
Demonstrated commitment to the centennial2.
Knowledge and Awareness
Project increases public awareness, creates or shares
‘new’ knowledge, promotes self-representation (as
applicable)
Innovation and/or Collaboration Demonstrated project planning, synergy, creativity, a
niche (uniqueness) or broad public appeal
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Incremental Impact
Project could not proceed in whole or in part without
public funding
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Public Engagement
Participation, accessibility, inclusion, public awareness of
the project
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Enduring Legacy
Probability of sustained (if applicable) impact, or
anticipated duration or scale of impact
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TOTAL
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100
Notes:
A project may continue after December 6, 2017, and symbolize the on-going recovery and reconstruction period that followed
the disaster.
“A dedicated commitment to the centennial” means that the reason for participation/project outcome is altruistic. The
primary benefit is to the general public, for example via affordability, accessibility, inclusivity. Applicants should take this into
consideration in relation to: corporate funding or sponsorship, admission fees/ticket sales and net revenues, product sales, and
publicity.
Evaluation Criteria
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The scores are not made public in the staff report.
The total score may be used to rank applications.
If two applications are of comparable merit, preference may be given to an organization/project that
is ineligible for funding under another municipal grant program. Rationale: because the Halifax
Explosion 100th Anniversary Grant Program is their only opportunity for municipal funding.
Conflict of Interest
A grant may not be used to pay any member of the organization, including the Board of Directors, full or parttime staff, the general membership, or affiliate of the applicant organization.
If a grant is to be used for professional fees (to hire someone on a project-specific contract to provide a
defined service) the cost is to be supported by quotes and a description of the process used to select the
successful bid. The service provider (an individual or company) should be identified by name with a
description of their skills, experience, and accreditation.
Decision-Making Process