Community Sponsorship Program

April 2009 - Revision 3

We understand that our reputation as a responsible corporate citizen is essential to our continued success. By being responsive to the needs and interests of our neighbors and community stakeholders, we are able to provide sustainable benefits and enrich quality of life in the areas where we operate. Our sponsorship intention is to meet important community needs in ways that are compatible with our business interests. We are committed to serving our communities, where we can, in the same way we are committed to the safety, environmental excellence, quality of our products, and efficiency and reliability in our operations.

Contributions are voluntary donations of cash or goods and services made to organizations for which the donor receives nothing significant or tangible in return.

Our Corridor Resources' Community Sponsorship Program is focused on the following areas, which we believe offer the greatest long-term benefits:

• Advancing education;
• Building healthy communities;
• Supporting arts, culture and recreation; and
• Fulfilling environmental needs.

Eligibility

1. Organizations must be located in and/or serving a community where Corridor operates.
2. The request for support must coincide with the objectives of Corridor and the Sponsorship Program's areas of focus.
3. Requests should fulfill an important community need.

Limitations and Exclusions

Except in special circumstances, Corridor Resources Inc. donations will not be made in support of the following:

• Individuals or individual pursuits;
• Advertising;
• Religious organizations (except where they represent non-denominational community and social support services);
• Professional solicitors or third-party fundraisers;
• Professional conventions, conferences or seminars, unless industry related;
• Operating costs of organizations, e.g. travel for individuals or groups;
• Organizations located outside of the regions or communities where Corridor has production operations;
• Organizations focused on the lobbying of governments or the public at large on policy issues;
• Mass mailings or solicitations;
• Private schools or clubs;
• Professional sports teams; and
• Political organizations.

Sponsorship Form

• Community Sponsorship Program Application

How to Submit a Request

Proposals for funding or other support are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Proposals greater than $500 will be reviewed quarterly (January, April, July, October). Ideally, requests should be concise - preferably not more than two pages - and must include:

Part A: Applies to All Requests

1. Name, address, phone number, identification of the key contact person and charitable number (if applicable) of the submitting organization.
2. Outline or focus of project or event including:
   • Type of request (funding, in-kind service, product etc.)
   • Date Required
3. Amount of funding requested

Part B: Applies only to Requests over $500

4. Geographic scope of project or event
5. Program/project beneficiaries
6. Total budget of project
7. Amount raised to date
8. List of committed donors
9. History/goals and accomplishments of the organization to date

If your organization or program falls within our guidelines, please complete the Sponsorship Form and forward the request by mail, email or fax to:

Sponsorship Program
Corridor Resources Inc.
#301-5475 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 3T2

Fax: (902) 429-0209
E-mail: sponsorship@corridor.ca

OR

Corridor Resources Inc.

12317 Route 114

Penobsquis, New Brunswick

E4G 2Z4

Fax: (506) 433-4209

E-mail: sponsorship@corridor.ca

Please Note

We will require a minimum of four weeks after receipt of your request to review your application. After the requests are reviewed and successful recipients are selected, the recipients will be notified. However, additional time will be required to complete administration of funds. Funding requests over $500 will require additional time for review and processing. 

 

Corridor receives many worthwhile funding requests and we are unable to support every request.  It is important, whenever possible, to submit your proposal with the requested information well in advance of the required dated for funding.  To ensure all organizations have an equal opportunity for support, please apply for assistance only once per calendar year.