The Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island is requesting proposals from parishes and not-for profit community groups that are seeking support following Hurricane Fiona that touched down in the Diocese on September 24, 2022.
This initiative is being funded by donations received in response to the PWRDF Hurricane Fiona Appeal from last Fall. Anglicans across Canada donated generously resulting in a total of $50,000 being available to fund projects. PWRDF has entered into an agreement with the Diocese to administer and deliver this fund.
The strategic goal or overarching objective of this fund is to help parishes/communities take steps or measures to make them more resilient and resistant to future major weather events.
This Request for Proposal seeks to attract projects that may fill gaps as to what may not have been funded through other recovery and relief programs that are currently available in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. It is important that projects do not duplicate efforts or existing funding streams but, rather, leverage and collaborate with other programs and funding initiatives.
Project proposals will be evaluated on how closely they align with the following three criteria:
1) Does the project proposal demonstrate a clear case for support, with goods, services and training that responds to an identified need and significant community interest;
2) To what extent does the proposed initiative support mid to longer term needs for planning; and
3) Does the proposal demonstrate availability and commitment of proponents of the application to implement the project efficiently and effectively, leveraging other sources of funding and in-kind resources as possible and available from government and other sources.
Examples of inputs and activities for projects that would be considered are:
• Awareness and Preparedness trainings for Emergencies;
• Readiness of warming stations should there be power outages or other damage;
• Purchase of generators for such emergency use;
• Community gatherings for processing and preparing for weather / climate related events including hurricanes, storm surges, etc.; and
• Counseling and supports for those impacted by an emergency
Please note that the maximum amount of funding per project is $8,000. The deadline for project applications is Friday, March 17, 2023 and projects must be completed by Friday, October 20, 2023.
For more information on the Hurricane Fiona Resilience Response Fund or to receive an application form please email: Chris Pharo, PWRDF Diocesan Representative cpharo@eastlink.ca