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5.3. Organizations which are specifically excluded from eligibility include the following:
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Government institutions (federal, provincial, regional and municipal)
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Charitable organizations that have charity status from the Canada Revenue Agency and are able to issue official donation receipts.
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For profit entities
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Faith based organizations
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Political organizations
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Educational institutions
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Hospital and/or medical facilities
Notwithstanding the above, in circumstances where the grant/waiver of fees request is based on a partnership of the City of Windsor and another government entity or organization, consideration may be given for the grant/waiver of fees.
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5.4. For eligible organizations approval will generally be guided by the following criteria:
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5.4.1. Social/Community Benefits
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Significant social/community benefits accrue broadly to Windsor residents, and/or the community as a whole, from the services provided by the applicant.
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The dollar value of the grant funding is considered to be outweighed by the social/ community benefits and/or the potential economic spin-off.
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The extent to which the services being provided by the applicant will reduce/ eliminate the need for the City to deliver that service within the community.
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The services provided by the applicant assist in meeting the vision of the Community Strategic Plan and Council Priorities.
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5.4.2. Applicant History/Financial Well Being
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The applicant has a history of good management and success in delivering the services provided to the community.
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The applicant is able to provide financial statements upon request with a strong preference given to audited financial statements.
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The frequency of requests by the applicant for grant funding or the waiving of fees.
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The requestor is willing to sign a Letter of Understanding upon approval of the grant funding, or waiver of fees, which states that “the City of Windsor reserves the right to audit the financial statements or operating affairs of the applicant upon reasonable request to do so. The applicant will make available all books and records to the City and/or its agents.”
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The extent to which th e City’s contribution can be used by the applicant to obtain (leverage) additional funding from other sources.
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5.4.3. Other Funding Options available to the applicant
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The availability of other funding options to the applicant (fundraisers, senior level of government grants, etc.). The request for City funding should be viewed as a last resort.
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The extent to which responsibility for the applicant’s funding normally rests with the federal government, province, or other agencies. It is not the City’s intent to take o ver funding responsibilities that generally rest with other levels of government.
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