Deadline: 12-Sep-22
The Town of Milton Council is accepting applications for the 2022 Milton Community Fund Program to support not-for-profit organizations whose initiatives add to the quality of life within their community or enhance the image of the Town.
The purpose of the Community Fund program is in keeping with the Town’s strategic plan goal of a vibrant and connected community. The program assists the Town in achieving a complete, sustainable and livable community where people live, work, learn and play.
The Milton Community Fund was established by Town of Milton Council to distribute a portion of the funds received from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (Woodbine Mohawk Park) for the benefit of the community.
The Community Fund Advisory Committee (CFAC) recommends organizations that provide artistic, cultural and recreational programs and services that benefit the community.
Funding Information
The total funding available for cash grants from the 2022 Milton Community Fund program is approximately $250,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Milton Community Fund is intended to support not-for-profit organizations and groups whose programs and services are aligned with the goals of the Town of Milton’s strategic action plan. Priority will be given to organizations that provide recreation, artistic and cultural programs and services for the benefit of the Milton community.
- Emerging Organizations applying for a grant must:
- Operate under the authority of an active volunteer board/executive/organizing committee with at least 5 members and a minimum of 4 members not related by blood or marriage.
- Have existed in the community for less than 3 years.
- Have a minimum of 75% of its membership/registrants comprised of Milton residents/ratepayers unless evidence is provided to support the exceptions.
- Provide an operating budget for the organization’s operating year in which funds received would be utilized.
- Have completed all program requirements associated with a previous grant received from the Milton Community Fund.
- Complete and submit an official grant application form according to the Milton Community Fund deadline.
- Request funding up to a maximum of 25% of their annual operating budget.
- Organizations applying for a grant must:
- Operate under the authority of an active volunteer board/executive/organizing committee with at least 5 members and a minimum of 4 members not related by blood or marriage.
- Hold an annual general meeting and have a board of directors or executive committee elected from the general membership through a democratic election process.
- Provide financial statements for the previous 2 years.
- Have a minimum of 75% of its membership/registrants comprised of Milton residents/ratepayers unless evidence is provided to support the exceptions.
- Provide an operating budget for the organization’s operating year in which funds received would be utilized.
- Have completed all program requirements associated with a previous grant received from the Milton Community Fund.
- Complete and submit an official grant application form according to the Milton Community Fund deadline.
For more information, visit https://www.milton.ca/en/arts-and-recreation/milton-community-fund.aspx