Faro’s Community Lottery Program

The Town is now accepting applications for the 2026 Community Lotteries Program. To apply fill out the Application and return to the Town Office for inclusion on an Agenda for Council's consideration. The Town of Faro's CLP Policy, including application and Accountability Statement (Final Report) are available here.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES 

The objective of Faro's Community Lottery Program is to support Art, Recreation and Sport within the Town of Faro to improve the quality of life for community members.

1.    Applications must be submitted by residents of the Town of Faro or where the program is being provided within the municipal boundary.

2.    Applications for team events, or individuals, travelling to the same event must be submitted as one application. 

3.    Applicants must provide at least 20% of their project requirement. This may be through cash or in-kind contributions. Volunteer hours will be considered at a rate of $20 per hour.

4.    Applications should be submitted prior to an event or program. Council may approve or reject applications that are submitted retroactively. 

5.    Complete applications must be submitted a minimum of one week prior to a Regular Council meeting in the form set out in Schedule B. 

6.    Applicants are encouraged to attend the Council Meeting where their application will be considered to respond to questions from Council. 

7.    Once approved, the Town will provide notice to the applicant, including the deadline for the submission of the Accountability Statement. Notice of approval will set out the process for pre- or post-payment of funds. 

8.    Accountability Statements from previous grants must be completed prior to the Town accepting a new application in the form set out in Schedule C.

9.    Applicants are required to recognize Lotteries Yukon as a funder in all publicity with their approved Logo. 

Eligible Expenses 

1.    Costs directly related to providing arts, sport and recreation opportunities either through participation or availability to members of the community.

2.    A maximum of 80% funding will be provided for a project

3.    Applicant’s facility rental / user fees.

4.    Supplies, local workshops, and equipment costs that relate directly to the project. 

5.    Honorariums for speakers, instructors, trainers or facilitators up to a maximum of the Town of Faro’s current per diem rate. 

a.    Honorariums cannot be paid to a family member of the applicant, unless approved in advance by Council.  

6.    Travel Expenses

a.    Reasonable Mileage and Accommodations are eligible and must be explicitly disclosed in the application. 

b.    Airfare expenses to a maximum of $500 / participant.

7.    Any other item or activity directly related to the application, as approved by Council.

Ineligible Expenses

1.    Applicant’s operating or maintenance costs for general administration

2.    Wages

3.    Office equipment (computer/printer/scanner/projector/software etc.) 

4.    Office supplies

5.    Rent

6.    Utilities / Telephone / Internet

7.    Minor repairs and maintenance

8.    Accounting / Insurance / Professional services / Printing services

9.    Personalized clothing / equipment

10.    Gifts / Prizes / Awards 

11.    Annual fees

Accountability Statement (Final Report)

• The applicant is required to submit an Accountability Statement (Final Report) no later than ninety (90) days following the event (or as directed by the Town of Faro) and include all applicable receipts. Failure to comply will deem the applicant ineligible for further funding under the Community Lottery Program, and it could also require the applicant to return the grant funding.
• Any unused portion of the funding must be returned to the Town of Faro.

Recognition 

Applicants are required to recognize Lotteries Yukon as a funder in all publicity associated with an approved application. When using the Lotteries Yukon logo. It is the recipient’s responsibility to identify recognition and media plans in their application and provide evidence of these activities in their progress and final reports.

Specific Rules for use of the Yukon Lotteries Logo are posted here. The Town of Faro also has a printed logo at the Recreation Centre for local organizations to use if needed. 

Personal Information

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Public Lottery Regulations and will be used only for the purpose of administering the Community Lottery Program.