Deadline: 15-Sep-22
The Municipality of Lambton Shores is seeking applications for its 2023 Community Grant and Vibrancy.
Streams
- Community Grant Stream: The Municipality of Lambton Shores has adopted a "Community Grant Program" to provide limited financial assistance to community groups and organizations within the Municipality to help with programs, projects or special events. The program exists to recognize the value of these groups to the well-being and growth of the community and in helping the Municipality retain a strong community focus.
- Community Vibrancy Funding Stream: The Community Vibrancy Fund was developed through the Municipality's agreement with Jericho Wind, LP (Cordelio Power, formerly NextEra). It offers financial assistance to programs, projects, services or activities that enhance the quality of life for residents in the areas of health, arts, culture, leisure, heritage, recreation, education and the environment.
Funding Information
- Community Grant Stream: A maximum of $2,000 per organization has been established for financial contributions.
- Community Vibrancy Funding Stream: A maximum of $10,000 per organization per year has been established for financial contributions.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants, with the exception of local elementary and secondary schools, must be nonprofit community groups and organizations.
- Organizations must be based in the Municipality of Lambton Shores, with at least a majority of members being municipal residents. Membership and programs must be open to all residents of Lambton Shores. Services, programs and activities must be of benefit primarily to Lambton Shores residents. Some exceptions to organizations may be made if the funding request is for one of the identified categories and the request meets all other eligibility criteria.
- The organization must have demonstrated support from some source other than public funds.
- The organization must demonstrate an appropriate organizational structure and set of skills (i.e. board of directors, financial officer/treasurer, etc.).
- The organization should have a good track record of successfully completing/implementing/planning projects, events and/or programs.
- Organizations that service the broader County of Lambton may be considered for a Municipal grant if the program/event provides a clear benefit and/or service to Lambton Shores residents (i.e. event takes place in Lambton Shores, provides a specific service to Lambton Shores residents, etc.).
- If an umbrella organization is making an application for a financial grant and/or in-kind contribution, the affiliated organization(s) must prove eligibility under this policy if the requested services/grant will directly impact them.
For more information, visit Municipality of Lambton Shores.
For more information, visit https://www.lambtonshores.ca/en/explore-and-play/grant-and-funding-applications.aspx