Selection criteria
Calgary Learns currently gives preference to projects that demonstrate one or more of the following criteria. We edit this list each year based on our ongoing needs assessment.
- A holistic, learner-centred approach that incorporates adult learning principles
- Collaboration with other service providers or representatives of the targeted population
- A design that allows for the participation of the working poor
- The mobilization of volunteers to support barriered learners
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- An attendance to learner accessibility barriers
- The enhancement of learner self-esteem and self-advocacy skills
- Pathways for transition to and from related programs or next steps
- Attention to diversity: the participation and/or integration of marginalized groups
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General Terms
In accepting Calgary Learns funding, the receiving organization must:
- Operate the project substantially as described in the proposal unless advance approval is given by Calgary Learns. Note: extension of the proposed timeline beyond a one-year period must receive advance approval
- Be a Calgary Learns member in good standing.
- Only use the funds for expenses incurred within the project and return unexpended funds to Calgary Learns.
- Submit all requested reports within the prescribed deadlines and respond to all requests for additional information in a timely manner.
- Maintain records pertaining to any project promotion, instructor qualifications, instructional materials and lesson plans, registration, attendance, evaluation and financial tracking.
- In the event of a Calgary Learns audit, provide the auditors access to all project records described above and allow the auditors to observe a class, conduct learner interviews and receive a tour of the learning venue.
- Give appropriate public acknowledgement of grants received from Calgary Learns and Alberta Advanced Education and follow the Calgary Learns logo policy in all visual program promotion.
- Submit a copy of any materials produced as a result of Calgary Learns funding and be aware that
Calgary Learns may make these materials available to its membership or the public.
Calgary Learns cannot allocate more than 15 per cent of its annual funding budget to any one agency.
