[SARA-Members] Clarification around use of provincial SAR Training Grant monies (LAST EMAIL TONIGHT!!)

[Cindy Heselton]

This is what happens when your new laptop crashes and you have to wait over a week to get a replacement....sorry for all the emails folks...LAST one tonight (well, this morning I guess)...

A few groups have asked for clarification on the appropriate use of the monies provided by the provincial SAR Training Grants so I have compiled the following information:
 
Grant monies must only be applied to the actual delivery of the approved course and cannot be used to purchase equipment that will remain in use after the course is completed.  Examples of costs applicable to the grant include (but may not be limited to):
 
Instructor fees and expenses
Training facility rental/booking fees
Course manuals and documents (includes training materials for instructor level courses)
Course materials that are consumed during the course delivery (i.e. batteries for GPS, flagging tape, glow sticks, gas used during the course for equipment, etc)
Meals/refreshments during the course
Student expenses (travel, accommodation, meals) to take the course
Administration fees (postage for mailing course materials, certificates, etc)
Sign-in sheets, other paperwork requirements (available on the AEMA website at http://aema.alberta.ca/687.cfm ) I will also try and get updated information on the SAR Alberta website. The courses MUST be completed and course receipts submitted to the sponsoring municipality PRIOR to the deadline to allow the municipality time to process it. Other conditions include:
 
1.    Once approved, changes cannot be made to a group’s request
2.    Courses delivered PRIOR to the date of the Minister’s authorization will not be eligible for grant re-imbursement.
3.    Courses must be delivered and paperwork submitted PRIOR to the deadlines specified.

The following was taken from the AEMA website referenced above (Note that 2006/2007 Training Grants are for courses being delivered in the 2007-2008 season.)  Unfortunately, I do not have the date the grant was signed (starting date) but I will get that for you.

Acknowledgement of Compliance - 2006/2007 Training Grants 

Municipalities who received grants in 2006-2007 for Ground Search and Rescue training are required to submit an Acknowledgement of Compliance to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing by August 2, 2008. 
Acknowledgement of Compliance for Ground Search and Rescue Training 2006-2007
Contact me if you have any questions...good night!

Cindy Heselton 
Interim Provincial Training Coordinator
Director, South Central Region 
Search and Rescue Alberta (SAR AB)
Day (403) 268-5561 | Eve (403) 295-6474
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Note: I do not have access to Yahoo during business hours.  If your issue is urgent, please email me at cindy.heselton at calgary.ca


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