Winter Fest Community Perks Micro Grants

Winter Fest Community Perks Micro Grants

Unlock the opportunity to shine this Winter Fest with a Microgrant for your business! Apply now to offer an exclusive discount or freebie to the community during Winter Fest this Family Day long weekend. It’s your chance to connect with festival-goers while showcasing your business. Plus, all funded Winter Fest Perks will be promoted in the official Winter Fest Map featured on the City of Fort St. John website, social media, and printed flyers. Don’t forget, Valentine’s Day is happening during Winter Fest, maybe a date night offering would fit your business?!

Winter Fest Community Perks Micro Grant Application Form

Eligibility Requirements:  

Applicants must:  

1. Operate a business in the City of Fort St. John or surrounding areas (businesses/organizations must serve the Fort St. John residents) and/or Hold a valid and current business license or non-profit number  
2. Must hold a minimum of 2 million liability insurance  
3. Be able to facilitate their offering with no support from City staff Have staff/volunteers available throughout their events  
4. Adhere to all branding and marketing guidelines provided by the City Provide an overview of how funds will be spent towards the success of their event  
5. Be willing to display additional corporate sponsorship logos during your event  
6. Offering must be available between February 14 to February 23, 2025 

Community Perks Micro Grants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:  

1. Community enrichment and connectedness within the City of Fort St. John  
2. The ability to self-support your offering without City staff and/or resources  
3. Accessibility for all persons with or without mental, physical, financial, or who experience other barriers 
4. Availability to a large number of community members

 Application Checklist:  

1. Completed Application, with authorized signature from your business  
2. Copy of current copy of Liability Insurance  
3. Deadline: Apply online by January 5^th 2025
4. Economic Development staff will review each application and respond on or before January 30^th 2025
5. Funds aren’t released until AFTER the Feedback Report/Survey has been completed.  

Business Name

Contact  Name

Phone Number

Email Address

Business Address

Billing Address (if different from business address) (optional)

Describe your proposed offering:

Describe how this offering will continue to support and enrich the annual High on Ice Winter Fest:

Who is able to enjoy this offering? Please choose all who apply

• Children
• Families
• Adults
• Patrons with physical barriers (wheelchair, difficulties with hearing, sight and similar).
• Patrons with cognitive barriers (sensory delays, developmental delays, and similar).
• Patrons with financial barriers (low income families, or patrons).

What are the date(s) and time(s) of your proposed offering?

Where will the offering take place?

Do you or your business have the permits, licensing and insurance necessary to legally facilitate your proposed offering?

• Yes
• No
• Unsure

Are there quantity limits for your proposed offering? If so, what are they? (optional)

Verification Question(Please complete the CAPTCHA in order to submit this form)

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