FUND CONFIDENCE
The Gordon Foundation Nova Scotia offers three core funding opportunities to individuals and organizations, which are located in Nova Scotia and have a registered charitable status number, that have programs or activities that focus on enhancing skills, confidence and well-being of children and youth.
THE DOCTOR GERALD GORDON MEMORIAL AWARD
THE AWARD
The Award recognizes, rewards or facilitates individuals or groups based in Nova Scotia who are furthering the objectives of the Foundation by carrying out special projects, programs, educational activities, conferences, classes or seminars on mental health related subjects that have the mental health of children and youth as their goal. Examples may include: recognition for a significant individual contribution or achievement, an artistic or other relevant activity, support for youth training or recreational programming, recognition of leadership in youth work or the arts, and the development of programs for children and youth at-risk.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This award was established in 1995 to honour the memory of Dr. Gerald Gordon. Dr. Gordon was a psychologist and the Executive Director of the Atlantic Child Guidance Centre for more than 20 years and a strong advocate for child and adolescent mental health services. He was also keenly interested and active in theatre. The award offers an opportunity to recognize recipients who have demonstrated the wide range of creativity and energy that exists in the community that encourages children, youth and families in the development of their mental and emotional well-being. By giving recognition to these activities, the Foundation supports the creative and dedicated individuals and organizations in communities across Nova Scotia. Traditionally, one recipient is identified each year.
AWARD AMOUNT
The recipient will receive $1000 and an engraved plaque
NOMINATION PROCESS
Nominations are due by January 31st, every year
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Nominations must be submitted in an electronic format to infogfns@gmail.com. Internal nominations are also possible. For assistance or inquiries, please contact us by email infogfns@gmail.com
The Foundation reviews all nominations annually in February and will send out written notifications in early March. The Recipient of the Award will be invited to the Foundation’s Annual General Meeting for a formal presentation. Presentations may also be arranged at special events organized by the nominating organization.
SPEAKERS PROGRAM
The Foundation contributes up to $3000 per application to sponsor a limited number of speakers each year for registered charities, non-government, non-profit organizations which are located in Nova Scotia and have a charitable status number. Conferences, annual meetings, educational institutes and workshops are some ideas that would be considered. The following criteria are used by the Board to help in its decisions:
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The topic is relevant to the mental or emotional well-being of children and youth.
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The speaker has achieved recognized expertise in their field of interest.
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Recognition of the Foundation is given in all introductions of the speaker.
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The event is well-publicized in the following ways:
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The speaker is made available to print and broadcast media.
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Efforts will be made to reach as wide an audience as possible, such as local and regional experts, professionals, organizations and their staff, and members of the general public.
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Nova Scotia is not directly on the travel routes of major speakers and trainers. The Gordon Foundation’s Speakers Program provides funding to defray some of the cost of bringing new educational information and trainers to the province.
The beneficiaries in this project are:
- The organizers, who now have money to bring in speakers
- the participants, who have and can afford new educational and information opportunities
- children and youth, who benefit from the extra knowledge and skills gained by the participants
- the media, who have access to the speakers and can follow-up with local stories
- the public, who learn more about issues relevant to children’s mental health
ELIGIBILITY
The funding is available to individuals, schools and organizations located within Nova Scotia who have a charitable status number, that are working with children and youth.
GRANT AMOUNT
Grants are to a maximum of $3000 per application.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Spring Deadline: March 31
Fall Deadline: September 30th
Winter deadline: December 31st
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Applications must be submitted in an electronic format to infogfns@gmail.com
Applicants will be notified within seven (7) days of receipt of their application. Applications will be reviewed and the successful candidates notified within 10 days of the Board's decision, occurring within 30 days of the submission deadline for each term.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
The Gordon Foundation contributes funds for special projects that reflect and support the mental health and well-being of children and youth.
Examples of successful Special Projects applications include:
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a special “sensory” room developmentally appropriate for children and youth with special needs;
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the “Youth in Care” newsletter project;
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publishing the “Peace” CD of the Atlanticview Elementary School;
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productions of The Mermaid Theatre;
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school trips for urban students to visit rural communities.
AVAILABILITY
The funding is available to individuals, schools and organizations located within Nova Scotia who have a charitable status number, that are working with children and youth.
GRANT AMOUNT
The Gordon Foundation contributes up to $3,000 for the Special Projects.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Spring Deadline: March 31
Fall Deadline: September 30th
Winter deadline: December 31st
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Applications must be submitted in an electronic format to infogfns@gmail.com
Applicants will be notified within seven (7) days of receipt of their application. Applications will be reviewed and the successful candidates notified within 10 days of the Board's decision, occurring within 30 days of the submission deadline for each term.