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There are lots of 3rd party sources of funding for projects like Huts, Trails, environmental restoration, expeditions, etc.
There are lots of 3rd party sources of funding for projects like Huts, Trails, environmental restoration, expeditions, etc.


==Grants==


*[http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/funds/index.html Alpine Club of Canada] grant applications are due on January 31st of each year.  Categories are Environmental, expeditions and scholarships for courses
*[http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/funds/index.html Alpine Club of Canada] grant applications are due on January 31st of each year.  Categories are Environmental, expeditions and scholarships for courses
*[http://www.mec.ca/Main/content_text.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302881665 MEC] grants applications are due March 10th and September 10th each year.  Categories include environmental research & conservation, access, advocacy and urban sustainability.
*[http://www.mec.ca/Main/content_text.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302881665 MEC] grants applications are due March 10th and September 10th each year.  Categories include environmental research & conservation, access, advocacy and urban sustainability.  The [[Brian Waddington Hut]] ($3000) and [[Jim Haberl Hut]] ($10000) are examples of projects that have recieved funds from MEC grants.
*[http://www.ams.ubc.ca/ipf/ AMS Innovative Project Fund]  Yes, the AMS offers grants.  Applications are due in November.
*[http://www.ams.ubc.ca/ipf/ AMS Innovative Project Fund]  Yes, the AMS offers grants.  Applications are due in November.
==Raffles==
The Vancouver ACC raised approximately $9000 for the construction of Jim Haberl Hut by holding a [http://www.jimhaberlfund.org/tantalushut/news.htm raffle].  Most of the prizes seem to have been donated by local businesses

Revision as of 21:31, 6 March 2007

There are lots of 3rd party sources of funding for projects like Huts, Trails, environmental restoration, expeditions, etc.

Grants

  • Alpine Club of Canada grant applications are due on January 31st of each year. Categories are Environmental, expeditions and scholarships for courses
  • MEC grants applications are due March 10th and September 10th each year. Categories include environmental research & conservation, access, advocacy and urban sustainability. The Brian Waddington Hut ($3000) and Jim Haberl Hut ($10000) are examples of projects that have recieved funds from MEC grants.
  • AMS Innovative Project Fund Yes, the AMS offers grants. Applications are due in November.

Raffles

The Vancouver ACC raised approximately $9000 for the construction of Jim Haberl Hut by holding a raffle. Most of the prizes seem to have been donated by local businesses