How proceeds can be used
- all use of proceeds must follow the Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook
- a group may only use proceeds for expenses that are essential to its charitable programs
- AGLC assesses each use to see if it complies with policies; a use of proceeds that is not accommodated in policies is not eligible
How to ask for approval
- a group may add to or change its use of gaming proceeds at any time
- a group is not required to show on each gaming licence application how it intends to use proceeds
- a group may fill out a Request to amend use of gaming proceeds
- one current executive member must sign all requests to use proceeds
- all requests must include any required support documentation or completed forms
- AGLC will email the group’s Current Use of Proceeds List to the treasurer
- a group that has an AGLC web account can view its Current Use of Proceeds List at any time
Timelines for using proceeds
Groups must use gaming proceeds within 36 months after receiving the proceeds. Any extension of this time must have prior written approval. The group must identify the amount, project end date and purpose.
What is cost recovery?
- cost recovery means a group may only use proceeds to pay for eligible costs that are not already covered by revenue
- revenue sources may include fees for people to participate in the group's program, rental income from the facility, grants etc.
- if the revenue does not cover all expenses, the group may request approval to use gaming proceeds
Information for use of proceeds
The following information will assist with common eligible uses of gaming proceeds:
- Accounting fees/gaming financial reports
- Administrative Expenses
- Bursaries and scholarships
- Community events
- Donations
- Education groups
- Facility Operations
- Hosting Conferences, Seminars, Workshops and Clinics
- Program-related expenses
- Purchase - Facility purchase - Construction
- Facility renovations
- Retention of gaming funds
- Seniors' activities
- Sports groups
- Travel
- Use of Charitable Gaming Proceeds - Key Principles
- Vehicle purchase/repair/operation
- Volunteer credits
- Volunteer event expenses
Required forms
You must use these forms for these specific use of proceeds requests:
- Community Event $100,000 or More
- Recipient agreement for donations to groups licensed with AGLC
- Recipient agreement for donations to groups that are not licensed with AGLC
- Request to amend use of gaming proceeds
- Request to donate proceeds outside Alberta
- Request to use gaming proceeds to pay wages/salaries
- Retention of gaming funds exceeding 36 months
Additional forms
You will find these forms helpful, but not mandatory, for these use of proceeds requests:
You can use this form to update AGLC about your current executive: