City of Port Moody accepting Applications for Community Grant Program

Deadline: 02-Apr-21

The City of Port Moody is accepting applications for the Community Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to community groups and non-profit organizations that contribute to the general interest and benefit of local residents and businesses.

Program Principles

The following general principles may be used to determine funding allocations:

the availability of funds budgeted for grants and donations;
the extent to which a demonstrated need in the community will be addressed and to which the City’s corporate goals and objectives are met;
the degree to which the grant will promote the well-being and quality of life of Port Moody residents;
the degree to which funding will be used for the community as a whole;
the extent to which the organization has attempted to obtain other sources of funding, e.g. through corporate sponsorships or fundraising campaigns;
the extent to which the funds are expended in Port Moody;
the needs of the organization requesting funding;
the extent to which any benefits will be directed towards people of all ages and abilities; and
the extent to which volunteers are involved and community spirit is fostered.

Funding Information

In 2021, there will be $20,000 available for grant awards ($18,000 available for requests, and a 10 per cent hold-back – $2,000 available for emergency requests).

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for consideration by Council, grant applications must be consistent with section 8(1) of the Community Charter (Fundamental powers).
Only one application per year from any organization will be considered.
Where the grant is for team travel expenses, only the costs of travel to international, national championships may be considered.
Grants to high schools serving Port Moody students for Scholarship and Citizenship awards may be considered. The awarding of Scholarship Grants to high school students will be made and evaluated on, but not limited to, the following criteria:
- Port Moody resident;
- going on to post-secondary education;
- leadership in and contributions to the school and/or community;
- excellence in academics, athletics, arts, or technical education;
- financial need; and
- good academic standing (‘B’ average)
Payment will be made to students upon demonstration of enrolment into a recognized post-secondary institution (arts, academic, business, athletic, vocational).
Applicants that do not meet the qualification requirements will be notified as such by the General Manager of Finance and Technology, without further review by Council.