Community Gaming Grants program resources

This page provides information, forms and resources for Community Gaming Grant applicants and recipients.

Learn more about:

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Financial Accountability and Preventing Fraud
• Audit Information
• Out of Province Travel Approval (use of funds)
• Reconsideration Process (Appealing a Decision)
• Reporting Wrongdoing

Frequently Asked Questions

• Program Grants FAQs (PDF, 235KB)
• PAC & DPAC Grants FAQs (PDF, 249KB)
• PAC Decision Tree (PDF, 365KB)
• Capital Project Grants FAQs (PDF, 438KB)
• BCeID Information for Online Application Access (PDF, 184KB)

Financial Accountability and Preventing Fraud

Organizations should follow these best practices to improve financial accountability and reduce the likelihood of fraud.

• Financial Accountability and Preventing Fraud - Best Practice (PDF, 59KB)

Audit Information

Community Gaming Grant recipients may be audited to ensure compliance with Program Guidelines and Conditions. The document below provides general information about audits.

• Audit Information for Charitable Organizations (PDF, 773KB)

Out of Province Travel Approval

Under exceptional circumstances, Program Grant and PAC/DPAC Grant recipients may request pre-approval to use a portion of grant funds towards out-of-province travel costs. Section 6.4 of the Program Grant Guidelines and Section 4.3 of the PAC/DPAC Guidelines detail the conditions under which the travel may be approved. Requests to use grant funds for out-of-province travel must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the first day of travel. The request must include the following information:

• The amount of grant funds you wish to use towards the travel
• The purpose of the travel
• The travel dates
• The travel destination
• An overview of who will be traveling, including the number of individuals in each category. Please note that only participants (athletes, students, patients) and coaches, instructors, or caretakers are eligible.
• Provide a detailed breakdown of the travel expenses (e.g., flights, van rental, food, accommodations, etc.) with the estimated amounts.​

Apply for OPT Approval

Reconsideration Process (Appealing a Decision)

An organization may request that the Branch reconsider its decision regarding an application for a Community Gaming Grant. The intent of the reconsideration process is to determine whether any errors, omissions and/or misinterpretations were made in the assessment of the original application. Section 5.7 of the Program Guidelines provides an overview of the reconsideration process.

Reconsideration requests must be submitted by email within 30 days of the date of the decision letter.  The request must clearly state the reasons for the requested reconsideration and must address each disputed point in the letter.
Apply for a Reconsideration

Reporting Wrongdoing

This document outlines the requirements for reporting wrongdoing which apply to all licensees and grant recipients.

• November 25, 2013 - Letter to all Gaming Event Licensees and Grant Recipients re: Requirements for Reporting Wrongdoing for Licensees and Grant Recipients (PDF, 37KB)