Dal After Dark

The grant application process follows the following process:

Prior to the event

1. Submit Grant Application (at least 2 weeks before event).
   • Grant Application is reviewed by committee 
2. Following the review: the primary event organizer is contacted with either a notification of approval or follow up questions regarding the event. 
   • If clarification is needed, the application will be on hold until all concerns are addressed. The time frame of the approval process will then depend on the applicants' response time.
3. Following Approval: once approved, you will be required to meet with a Dal After Dark member to further discuss the event and provide clarification on event funding, promotion, and support. 
   • As part of the grant approval email, you will be provided with a grant package that ought to be completed and returned within 10 days of the event.

After the event

1. Reimbursement: within 10 days of the event you are required to provide the Dal After Dark team with:
   • Any receipts, invoices, or event orders that require reimbursement.
   • A completed grant package along with a summary of the event, photos, and sign in sheet.
2. Debrief Meeting: a meeting will be set up to provide feedback regarding the event and Dal After Dark as a whole. 
   • This is also an opportunity to submit any receipts for reimbursement. 

Please note that it is the responsibility of the primary event organizer to provide the Dal After Dark team with original receipts and sign in sheets in order to receive reimbursement for the event.

The Dal After Dark team can assist you with any questions prior to the event and provide support for event promotion and organization, however, it is not the responsibility of the Dal After Dark team or Grant Committee to remind you of any outstanding payments/reimbursements. 

Funding

Funding for a Dal After Dark event is provided through reimbursements or invoice payments. 

As a primary event organizer, you are required to provide the Dal After Dark Team with the invoices, event orders, or receipts for which you require funding within 10 days of the event.  

Please note that Dal After Dark funding can be provided for the following expenses:

• Food
• Performances
• Transportation
• Printing of Promotional Materials
• Room Bookings
• Professional Services (external)
• Other - on a case by case basis (confirmation required)

Dal After Dark funding will not fund events that provide alcohol, cannabis, or other substances.