Carpathia Credit Union

Proud Centennial Sponsor of the Ukrainian Voice newspaper.

Community Support Programs

COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

Carpathia Credit Union has a proven track record of superior service, a full range of financial services, and a tremendous commitment to the community. Over the last past year, Carpathia Credit Union has continued its commitment to our membership through support of the local Ukrainian community, not only through donations, but also through sponsorship.

Our commitment to the community has never wavered and will continues for years to come due to our loyal and growing membership of over 11,000!

Purpose
Carpathia Credit Union primarily supports, through the Community Sponsorship Program, activities of Ukrainian cultural and educational organizations, libraries and museums, cultural and educational events, and projects which will provide a positive impact upon the Ukrainian Community in Manitoba.

Support

Preference will be given to projects which involve members of Carpathia Credit Union and support activities within the Ukrainian Community.
Support will be given to a maximum of $2,500 per application. Special projects exceeding this amount may be considered.
Applications are to be a ONE TIME event application and are awarded for a fixed term.
Carpathia Credit Union will consider one project per year, per group / organization.

General Deadline

Application requests will be reviewed and considered quarterly (December, March, June and September).
Projects must be completed within twelve months following approval, unless otherwise indicated.

Quarterly Deadlines

Applications will be accepted on a quarterly basis, October 1 to September 31. Support dependent on available funds.
Deadlines: March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1
Projects must be completed within twelve months following approval, unless otherwise indicated.

Eligibility

The applicant should be a registered corporation or non-profit organization with either 50% of its shareholders or 50% of its members who are eligible for membership with Carpathia Credit Union.
The applicant should be a group / organization with a proven track record of making responsible use of funds.
The applicant should be an organization whose project is dedicated to the promotion / enhancement of the Ukrainian Community locally.

Who is not eligible?

Requests will not be considered from:

political organizations
national events (other than credit union system events)
school yearbooks or similar publications
Books, CD's and similar productions produced by groups or individuals for profit other than charitable organizations(2002)

Carpathia does not award grants for salaries, operating expenses, budget deficits, endowments or touring outside of Manitoba.

Application

Applicants are required to complete all sections of the application form. No other form size or type will be considered.
All attachments as specified must be included.
Applications must be submitted by the deadline to:
   Carpathia Credit Union
   Marketing Department
   950 Main Street
   Winnipeg, MB R2W 3P4

Decision

All applicants will be advised of Carpathia Credit Union's decision by mail within a month of the application deadline.

Terms and Conditions

Financial support is paid in two installments

The first installment of 50% will be provided up to three months prior to the commencement of the project.
The second installment will be provided upon receipt of the project's post event report.

Applicants receiving support are required to provide within three months after completion of this project, a post event report including:

Financial statements
Publicity achieved
Advertising and promotion materials
Relevant press clippings
Attendance figures

Final Payment will not be made to any applicant until a satisfactory report has been submitted.

Acknowledgment of Support

Presenter Status
All advertising material produced in support of activities made possible by a funding contribution shall contain acknowledgment of the company name and logo for Carpathia Credit Union.

Advertising

Event / Program:

For support of $500.00 or more, provide a minimum of one half (1/2) page for advertising in the event program being supported by Carpathia Credit Union (necessary artwork will be provided)
a minimum of 4 event tickets.
Carpathia Credit Union name and logo to appear with credit line for all donations $100 and over.
For support under $100 Carpathia Credit Union name to appear with credit line.
Please estimate quantities.

Brochures/Flyers:

Carpathia Credit Union name and logo to appear in association with the supported project.
Please estimate quantities.

Newspaper:

Newspaper ads must incorporate the Carpathia Credit Union name up to $100, name and logo over $100.
List intended newspapers and number of ads.

Television:

Paid advertising must incorporate Carpathia Credit Union acknowledgment.

Radio:

Radio advertising and / or public service announcements must incorporate Carpathia Credit Union acknowledgment.
Ticket giveaways and any media promotion should also acknowledge Carpathia Credit Union.
List stations and frequency if possible.

Press Releases:

Incorporate and associate Carpathia Credit Union name with the supported project.

Media Conferences:

Provide acknowledgment for Carpathia Credit Union at location (Carpathia Credit Union to provide signage)
Provide the opportunity for a Carpathia Credit Union spokesperson to participate in the official ceremonies.

Site Signage:

If signage is produced, Carpathia Credit Union, name and logo to appear in association with the supported project.

Note: Carpathia Credit Union has available P.M.T.'s of the logo for use by supported organizations.

Other:

Carpathia Credit Union will be given first right of refusal to host any media or social event in connection with the project.
Carpathia Credit Union reserves the right to purchase tickets to events sponsored by same to be used as promotional give away items.

Click here to link to application request forms!

Post Event Report Requirements