COMMUNITY FESTIVAL PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM
The Community Festival Program builds stronger relationships with rural communities in
Manitoba at festivals, fairs and rodeos. These events have the opportunity to unify and
celebrate their volunteer efforts and ensure the volunteers don’t go unnoticed.
For our support, we seek the exclusive title sponsorship of “Volunteer Sponsor”. Financial
support is calculated by using the formula of $20 per volunteer. Our maximum level of support
is $2,000. For example, a festival with 75 volunteers would receive $1,500 (75 x $20).
In addition to financial support, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries also provides branded shirts for
volunteers to wear during the event. The shirt colour changes from year to year, however the
design of the shirt stays the same. The festival logo is on the front left chest of the shirt and the
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries message on the back (see sample shirt back image below).
Applications for events held between April and October need to apply by February 1st each
year. Applications for events held between November and March need to apply by August 1st
of each year.
Application Form
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Eligibility Criteria:
The program is open to events that meet the following criteria:
 The organization has a Canada Revenue Agency registered charity number or not-forprofit designation and can demonstrate sound financial practices.
 The organization is based in our province or has a Manitoba division.
 The majority of funds raised, stay in our province and primarily benefit Manitobans.
 The event or project is broad-based and appeals to large audiences reaching as many
Manitobans as possible.
 The event or project has significant economic gains for the host community.
 The event or project provides benefits to urban, rural and/or northern regions of the
province.
Please refer to the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries website, mbll.ca, for a complete list of the
ineligibility criteria.
Inquiries can be directed to:
Nadine Clement
Team Leader, Community Events
Community Relations & Partnerships
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
983 St. James Street
Winnipeg MB R3H 0X2
Phone: 204.957.2500 ext. 3923
Fax: 204.957.4934
E-Mail: [email protected]
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ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Organization Name:
Festival Name:
Contact Name:
Day Time Contact Number:
☐ North ☐ Parklands ☐ Interlake ☐ Winnipeg
☐ Central ☐ Eastman ☐ Westman
Region:
Event mailing address:
Organization a charitable or non-profit organization? ☐ Yes ☐ No If so, please indicate the
Registered Charitable Number and/or Registered Non-profit Business Number:
Age of the event:
Has your organization received funds in the past 12 months from Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries (Bingo
Volunteer Program, Small Cap Program, Sponsorships/Partnership and/or Charitable Poker)? If so,
please indicate the amount.
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
The Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Festival Program is based on the financial formula of $20 per
volunteer, up to a maximum of 100 volunteers.
Please indicate the number of volunteers you anticipate for this year’s event.
As part of our Festival Program, we also provide t-shirts for volunteers. Although we only provide
financial support for up to 100 volunteers, if your event has more than 100 volunteers we will provide
more shirts as needed.
Please indicate the quantity of shirts you are requesting (by size) below. Shirts are unisex in size.
Small:
Medium:
Large:
XL:
XXL:
XXXL:
RECOGNITION AND BENEFITS
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The Festival Program is not a grant program. As a sponsorship program, organizations that receive
funding will be required to provide Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries with appropriate recognition and
benefits to be mutually agreed upon. Please check from the list below all the types of recognition
opportunities Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries will receive as part of the sponsorship.
Newsletter
Facebook
Twitter
Feature articles
Posters
Postcards
Radio ads
Speaking Opportunities
Program Ads (please indicate size, b&w or colour, and due date)
Other:
Website
Placemats
Is there an opportunity for members of the IMPACT Team to attend your
event in a booth or part of formal programs?
☐ Yes
☐ No
For more information on our Impact Team, please visit www.mbll.ca.
ONLINE SUBMISSION
PLEASE COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM AND APPLY ONLINE DURING THE INTAKE PERIOD
LISTED ON THE WEBSITE.
As the online questionnaire is more suited for general sponsorships, your completed application
form and attached documents are necessary in order to assess your event. Please ensure to
include all necessary documentation with your submission, including;
 application form
 festival logo (vector based is prefered)
Incomplete applications may be disqualified.
Applicants will be notified of the status of their application within 90 days from the closing date of
the intake period. We will strive to assist as many of the eligible requests as possible, however
we may be unable to support every application for sponsorship.
Application Form
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