(*Revised: February 19, 2021)
Code for Change is a unique in-kind donation program to support select charitable organizations. As part of this program, we will match your organization dollar-for-dollar, up to a maximum of $10,000 of in-kind support to help increase your reach through web, social and print media.
The program is administered by Pixel Sweatshop, which is a for-profit, web development company operating in Victoria, British Columbia. We administer the program and provide the web, print and logo design/development services through the Code for Change program.
Code for Change participants must meet specific criteria and be accountable to the program guidelines.
The goals of the program are to help charities:
Any Non-profit, charitable or community organization within Canada may be eligible for a the program. International organizations are also encouraged to apply. A program is defined as an ongoing service or activity designed to achieve one or more defined objectives.
Pixel Sweatshop will match your organization dollar-for-dollar to a maximum of $10,000 of in-kind support annually for approved combination of online, social media and print development costs. Each application is assessed on its own merit, and within the context of available resources and community need. An application does not guarantee any level of support. The amount approved may vary from year to year. Organizations are eligible for any amount up to $10,000. For example, if your organization can only contribute $1000, we will augment that with another $1000.
The remaining 50% may be satisfied in a variety of ways, such as fundraising, government contributions, private donations and/or federal/provincial government funding grants. (Please note: Your own organization's in-kind donations are not eligible.)
An organization may be eligible if it:
Organizations must fall within one of four sectors:
Arts, Culture and Sport
Programs that enhance performing arts, media arts, or visual arts, literature, heritage or culture in the community, and sports.
Environment
Programs that enhance the environment or protect the welfare of animals and wildlife.
Human & Social Services
Programs that significantly contribute to the quality of life in a community, including assisting the disadvantaged or distressed, promoting health or enhancing opportunities for youth. Service organizations and service clubs are included in this sector.
Public Safety
Programs that enhance and support public safety initiatives, disaster relief and emergency preparedness.
No. However, an organization that is provincially incorporated or registered must be in good standing with its respective governing bodies.
All organizations that meet the eligibility criteria in section 3.1.
Examples of other groups that may be eligible:
An organization is ineligible if it:
Organizations should also have:
Clear community benefit:
Accessibility and inclusiveness:
Program funds must be used to cover costs related to the direct development of an approved project.
Projects must be developed with Pixel Sweatshop.
Eligible costs are limited to the design and/or development of:
Ineligible costs include, but not limited to:
Your organization must start your project within 3 months of your application be approved. If your organization cannot start within the required timeline, it must request approval from Pixel Sweatshop, in writing, to delay development for a longer period.
Pixel Sweatshop retains the right to reproduce, publish and display the projects in our portfolios and websites, galleries, design periodicals and other media or exhibits for the purposes of recognition of creative excellence or professional advancement, and to be credited with authorship of the projects in connection with such uses.
Application forms can be submitted online at www.pixelsweatshop.com/node/add/code-for-change
Only one application will be accepted per year.
The application deadline is December 31. The applications are reviewed and approved on a continuous basis throughout the year. This is to allow organizations with different fiscal periods an opportunity to apply when it best suits them. Please note, that even though the application window is year-long, the resources are allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis (provided they meet the criteria), until all funds are utilized. Applying late in the year may result in your application being dismissed due to all resources being committed to other projects.
Decisions regarding organizational eligibility, or the amount of support, are final. They are not eligible for reconsideration.
If, in the opinion of Pixel Sweatshop, any of these conditions are not satisfactorily met by the program participant, its agents or employees, Pixel Sweatshop may require the organization to repay all or a portion of the in-kind support Pixel Sweatshop provided, or suspend/revoke the Code for Change approval.
Mailing Address:
3583 Vitality Rd.
Victoria, BC V9C 0E9
Telephone:
Victoria
250.661.0414
E-mail:
contact@pixelsweatshop.com