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AFFECTED AREAS & COMMUNITY INITIATIVES PROGRAM - 2017 APPLICATIONS

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Youth Access & Outreach Project Maintain, build & administer the Youth Access Fund that enables youth
1 City of Revelstoke from low income families to attend recreational/cultural events & programs 3,500 3,500
Special Olympics Revelstoke Provide individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to enhance
2 Special Olympics BC their lives & celebrate personal achievement with positive sport experiences 3,610 3,610
Ice Skating Show Spot Lights Purchase spot lights to be used for Ice Shows as well as lend to other
3 Revelstoke Skating Club arena user groups. 2,746 2,746
Ski Club Facilities & Equipment Purchase equipment and make improvements to sea-cans in support of ski
4 Revelstoke Ski Club programs and ski racing infrastructure and equipment 16,000 2,000
Little League Field Improvements Improve an existing unusable field to have a designated little league field
5 Revelstoke Minor Ball with a shale infield, permanent raised pitching mound and dugouts 37,000 5,000
Revelstoke Bear Aware Deliver the Revelstoke Bear Aware Program with the mission to reduce
6 Revelstoke Bear Aware Society human-bear conflict, and reduce fruit & garbage as bear attractants. 19,000 15,000
Environmental Education & Stewardship Promote stewardship & education through programs & events to increase
7 North Columbia Environmental Society peoples connection to & understanding of the natural environment. 18,500 15,000
Outdoor Classrooms Build 3 outdoor classroom structures (1 per school) that would allow
8 School District 19 students to be outside in inclement weather. 3,000 3,000
Columbia Region Ecological Discussions Host a speaker series addressing resource management, citizen science,
9 Columbia Mtns Institute of Applied Ecology research skills and techniques. 3,200 1,600
Riding arena equipment Purchase a tractor and arena grooming equipment required to maintain
10 Selkirk Saddle Club riding area surface and host riding events 18,000 5,000
Driving Range Cover Build a cover over the artificial grass hitting area to protect the practise
11 Revelstoke Golf Club area participants from inclement weather 20,000 5,000
Gun Range Relocation Develop a new 400 meter shooting range, skeet and archery facilities to
12 Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club be able to attract regional & provincial shooting competitions 10,000 10,000
Dirtbike Trail Equipment Purchase a Caterpillar D5-D6 with a six way blade to create new and
13 Revy Riders Dirtbike Club updated trail features and groom the track to host championship races 15,000 7,500
Housing Project Development Officer Oversee the planning, coordination, funding and delivery of the next
14 Revelstoke Community Housing Society affordable housing project for low income residents. 20,000 14,000
David Thompson Paddlesport Classic Host the 1st year of an annual 3-day paddling and portaging event on
15 Revelstoke Paddlesport Association Lake Revelstoke attracting 200 paddlesport enthisiasts. Aug 18-20, 2017 10,000 5,432
Build Skills, Tourism & Engagement Job creation & skills training, leveraging sponsorship & project funding,
16 Performing Arts Centre performances which draw tourists to town, residency activity & camps 25,000 10,000
Bike Skills Development & Accessibility Build new trails and a skills area at Mt. MacPherson to improve access &
17 Revelstoke Cycling Association skill development opportunities for youth, beginners and adaptive riders 40,000 14,000
Rolling Stock Restoration Project Coordinate & implement rolling stock preservation strategy
18 Revelstoke Heritage Railway Society recommendations, recruit volunteers, establish procedures & fundraise 10,000 3,000
Community Training Subsidies Reduce financial barriers for individuals and non-profit organization that
19 Okanagan College require employment related training or support organizations capacity 10,000 5,000
Food Secure Revelstoke Implement Food Security Strategy recommendations with the aim to
20 Community Connections increase access to safe, affordable, nutritious food for all citizens 20,000 14,000
Remote Site Power Upgrade Upgrade backup power and monitoring systems for remote solar
21 Trout Lake BC Internet Society powered repeater sites 2,990 2,990
Newer Trail Groomer Purchase a newer groomer to replace the aging trail groomer used to
22 Revelstoke Snowmobile Club maintain the Frisby Ridge trail network - WITHDRAWN 0 0
CoLab Programs & Equipment Purchase chairs, provide privacy and programming to continue to grow
23 Revelstoke Mountain CoLab Cooperative the CoLab. 15,300 2,000
322,846 149,378
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AFFECTED AREAS & COMMUNITY INITIATIVES PROGRAM - 2017 APPLICATIONS

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RVAS Exhibitions & Jewellery Studio Install 21 exhibits over 8 months in the art gallery and create a community
24 Revelstoke Visual Arts Society jewellers studio space 20,000 10,000
Aboriginal Outreach & Involvement Attend no fewer than 3 community events, ie.Canada Day, and put on a
25 Aboriginal Friendship Society of Rev. drum making workshop 3,800 3,800
Sustaining Arts & Culture Expand the range of offerings to new arrivals to Revelstoke both in terms
26 Revelstoke Arts Council of Performance Arts and other Artistic and Cultural genres. 30,000 17,000
Improve Tourist Experience Deliver a number of projects that will change the way in which tourists and
27 BC Interior Forestry Museum other visitors access the museum and its exhibits. 20,000 6,000
New Online Arts Revelstoke Website Create a one-stop-shop, user friendly arts website for all Arts Council,
28 Revelstoke Visual Arts Society Performing Arts & Visual Arts online information & services 10,000 10,000
Revelstoke Coffee House Bring quality acoustic music to the community through concerts and other
29 Revelstoke Folk Music Society musical endeavours to encourage development of local talent 3,500 3,500
Collections Management Project Manage the artefact and archival collections to make collections available
30 Revelstoke Museum & Archives Assoc. for research and exhibitions. 25,000 14,000
Carousel of Nations & Diversity Series Celebrate Revelstokes multicultural diversity ethnic food, interactive
31 Revelstoke Multicultural Society cultural displays, entertainment workshops and childrens activities. 10,000 6,000
Mountain Youth Experience Summer programming to engage youth in outdoor wilderness activities,
32 Open Mountains Project Society with no financial or skill-based barrier. 30,000 18,000
Parent Support Services Provide a continuum of supports to parents in the community to strengthen
33 Community Connections and enhance the growth and development of children. 12,000 4,000
Summer Day Camp Provide an opportunity for children (age 6-11) including those with special
34 Community Connections needs to have a fun and meaningful summer 18,000 9,000
Youth Services Provide a continuum of services to youth in collaboration with local
35 Community Connections agencies and organizations 20,000 20,000
Early Learning Programs Provide early childhood development programs including Leap Land Indoor
36 Revelstoke Community Childcare Society Playground facilitation, Play in the Park, playgroups & events 18,000 14,000
Youth Create Change Me to We project Enable youth to participate in the 2015 We-Day trip and participate in
37 Revelstoke Secondary School related social responsibility activities, empower youth to make change 7,000 6,000
Roots of Empathy Program Deliver the Roots of Empathy an evidence based program that raises
38 Revelstoke Community Childcare Society social/emotional competence & increases empathy in children 5,900 5,900
Natural Playground Upgrades Upgrade the playground using natural materials and add a garden area at
39 Revelstoke Community Childcare Society the Corner Stones Child Care Centre. 7,185 5,000
Hospice Volunteers & Resources Recruit and train volunteers to provide care and support for Palliative care
40 Revelstoke Hospice Society and PALS programs. 10,500 9,000
Seniors Volunteer Coordinator Implement and develop volunteer-based programs to meet specific needs
41 Revelstoke Senior Citizens Association of seniors: transportation, computer training, snow removal, shopping, etc. 16,000 16,000
CRN Committee Engagement Introduce a higher level of engagement to ensure strong, multi-agency
42 Revelstoke Womens Shelter Society collaboration in addressing social sector issues. 2,000 2,000
Food Bank Provide year round food assistance, resources and services to support
43 Community Connections children families & seniors that live in poverty or are working poor. 40,000 17,000
Social Justice Advocate Provide services to residents who are marginalized by poverty, illiteracy,
44 Community Connections age or disability to ensure equal access to basic needs 15,000 10,000
Moving Forward Empower women to transition from living in a violent environment to living
45 Revelstoke Womens Shelter Society without violence and with a sense of purpose & confidence 7,500 7,500
Screen Smart Challenge Week Focus educational activities on new research about screen time during the
46 Revelstoke Board of Education #19 Screen Smart Challenge held in May & a community event in the fall. 3,000 3,000
RDHS spay/neuter Initiative Conduct a spay/neuter drive offering 75% coverage to Revelstoke locals
47 Revelstoke & District Humane Society for a limited time. 2,500 2,500
Firefighters 125 Yr Anniversary Ball Celebrate Firefighters 125 year history in conjunction with the Canada 150
48 Rev & District Emergency Rescue Society anniversary with a dinner & dance and a community fireworks display 12,000 2,000
Medical Equipment Loans Program Purchase 82 articles of medical equipment & accessories for free, by-
49 Canadian Red Cross Society donation loan from the volunteer-run HELP office in Revelstoke 9,978 9,978
Growing Revelstoke Run summer programs & event including Gleaning & Canning program,
50 Revelstoke Local Food Initiative Society Local Farm Tour Series and Midsummer Nights Green Dinner 13,900 3,500
Project Funding Page 2 372,763 234,678
Project Funding Page 1 322,846 149,378
TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING 695,609 384,056