Several types of funding are available to your intergroup through Region III:

• For sending representatives to a Region III Assembly for the first time.
• For holding Service and Traditions Workshops.
• For providing speakers for special events.
• For sending delegates to the World Service Business Conference.

The eligibility and availability information (excerpted from the R3 Policy Manual) is detailed below. Please read this information to help determine if your intergroup may meet the eligibility requirements for the type of funding you are requesting.

Because funding is limited, it's advisable to request funding PRIOR to your event. Please do not send your request directly to the Treasurer.

The Vice Chair will determine funding in according with the following policies:

Funding for Regional Assembly [Check “First time Intergroup” on form]

Funding New or Non-participating Intergroup Representatives – In order to increase participation of Intergroups, the Region may fully fund a representative, up to $250 to each Regional Assembly.  The representative is to be selected by the Vice-Chairman from the Intergroup nearest the location of the Assembly being held that has never, or within the past five (5) years, sent a representative to Region.  In the event that there are no qualified Intergroups, or if none have applied for funding, any Intergroup with 20 or less groups may request the $250 per assembly.  A drawing shall be made from those requests.  An Intergroup shall not be eligible more than once every three (3) years. Policy Manual, Section IV, Paragraph G.

Funding for Service & Traditions Workshop [Check “Service and Traditions” on form]

Any Intergroup within Region III which would like Region III to provide a Service and Traditions Workshop shall contact the Vice-Chairperson.  The Vice Chairperson, in conjunction with said Intergroup, shall arrange for such a workshop.  Funding shall not exceed $1,000 per year. Policy Manual, Section IV, Paragraph V.

Funding for Region Funding of Speakers for Intergroups [Check “Speaker” on form]

Region III will fund speakers’ expenses for Intergroups requesting assistance for special events.  The Vice-Chairperson is to receive the applications.  No Intergroup (or area) will receive funding more than once in a two (2) calendar year period.  The Vice Chair to approve funding as requests are received.  An itemization of the speakers’ expenses should be returned to the Region together with any unused portion of the funding.  The Regional Treasurer is to set aside a minimum of  $250 per quarter to be appropriated for this purpose.  Special contributions may be accepted for this fund.  Region III will help fund speakers' expenses up to $350.00 per event. Policy Manual, Section X.

Funding New WSBC Delegates  [Check “WSBC” on form]

In order to increase participation of Region III at WSBC, to fund up to $250.00 per Intergroup that has not sent a delegate to WSBC in the past three years.  The maximum amount of the fund to be $1,000 per year.  Fund will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.  Request to be submitted to the Vice Chair. Policy Manual, Section XIV.