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FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Manitoba Lotteries is continuing to expand its Community Support programming to actively support community based events. We understand the key to any community events and programs is its volunteers; the time and energy they dedicate towards showcasing their community is something Manitoba Lotteries admires and wants to recognize through this latest program.

Manitoba Lotteries Community Support Festival Program has been developed to build a stronger support within our rural communities by focusing on volunteerism within the numerous festivals, fairs and rodeos celebrated province wide. Through the festival program, these events will have the opportunity to unify and celebrate their volunteer efforts and ensure the volunteers don’t go on unnoticed.

As part of this support Manitoba Lotteries’ seeks the exclusive title sponsorship of “Volunteer Sponsor” and will support the event financially with a minimum contribution of $500 to a maximum of $2,000 using the formula of $20 per volunteer - example:

  • 35 volunteers x $20 = $700
  • 75 volunteers x $20 = $1500
The financial contribution must be used to offset costs associated with event volunteers i.e. food transportation, appreciation, etc.

CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION

The applicant organization must:

  • Be based in the Province of Manitoba or have a Manitoba Division.
  • Raise funds that will primarily benefit Manitobans.
  • Reach a specific targeted audience identified by a professional association, historical significance and a relationship complementary to Manitoba Lotteries goals and activities.
  • Provide to urban, rural and northern regions of the province.
  • Be event and activity driven.
  • Demonstrate a reasonable rate of return.
  • Have a Manitoba Lotteries business relevance.
  • Offer a strategic opportunity to support key business objectives or deliver a corporate message to key audiences. Conferences and seminars may be considered.
  • Provide recognition to Manitoba Lotteries for support.
  • Use funds to offset costs associated with Volunteer Appreciation (eg. food, transportation).
  • In case of a festival, fair, and or rodeo cancellation or failure, Manitoba Lotteries can reclaim all or part of the funds.

INELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Ineligible applications are those for:

  • Research, capital funding/projects or endowment campaigns/projects (consideration may be made for events where the proceeds support those listed).
  • Core funding and/or ongoing operational costs.
  • National fundraising campaigns (consideration may be given to events hosted in Manitoba).
  • Political parties, initiatives or candidates.
  • Charitable donations.
  • Religiously affiliated organizations or initiatives.
  • Military affiliated organizations or initiatives.
  • Organizations with a controversial mission.
  • Initiatives which are national or international in scope whereby Manitoba is not the host.
  • Community club sports teams.
  • Events and/or activities that primarily have youth and minors in attendance and/or are marketed to this demographic.
  • Events or organizations of a narrow scope (Manitoba Lotteries does not generally support these initiatives).
  • Individual or commercial pursuits (eg. trips, wedding socials).
  • Conferences, conventions, seminars or workshops.
  • Professional or technical associations.

SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION

Please click on the following link and follow the instructions to complete your application online Festival Program Application Form.

Please note: Sponsorship packages and event materials may be included as attachments as part of your online application. You will be prompted to upload attachments upon completing the online questionnaire. Please provide as much information as possible, to help in determining our support (i.e.: marketing materials, logos, programs, posters, budget information, volunteer roles and responsibilities, etc.).

Inquiries can be directed to:

Nadine Clement
Community Support Coordinator
Corporate Marketing & Community Support
Manitoba Lotteries
842 Milt Stegall Drive
Winnipeg, MB R3G 3L4
Phone: (204) 957-2500 ext. 3923
Fax: (204) 957-4934

Due to the high volume of requests, all Festival Program proposals must be received a minimum of three (3) months/90 days in advance of the event. All applicants will receive a response in writing of eligibility within 30 days of receipt.

The majority of sponsorships require a Letter of Agreement as part of the funding approval and payment process.