Small Areas Assistance Policy

Overview
CWSAA and its members have utilized various fund-raising efforts to create a pool of funds to provide financial support to Small Ski Areas.   These funds can be accessed by CWSAA Members, as follows:

Eligibility

• An application for funds can be made by a Small Ski Area.
• A Small Ski Area is defined as an alpine or nordic ski area with annual skier visits of less than 20,000; or a helicopter or cat skiing operation with annual skier visits of less than 1,000.
• The Small Ski Area must be a CWSAA Member in good standing.

Use of Funds

• The requested funds can be used for Safety & Risk Management, Education or to facilitate participation in a CWSAA Function (i.e. Conference, Division Meeting or other CWSAA Event).
• The funds cannot be used for asset purchases (e.g. equipment).

Funding Process

• Applicants are required to submit a request in writing to the CWSAA Accountant, prior to the event.
• Applications must be approved by the CWSAA President.
• Small Ski Areas are eligible for Small Areas Assistance funding a maximum of once per 18 month period.
• Small Ski Areas are eligible for a maximum of $1,500 in funding per 18 month period.

This policy was approved by the CWSAA Board at the May 12, 2014 CWSAA Board Meeting.