Deadline: 08-Nov-2024
Is your not-for-profit community organization planning an event or working on a new project that will enrich the lives of Caledon residents? Does your organization support activities that serve the community? If yes, then the municipal, agricultural and community grant is right for you.
Priority will be given to groups or organizations that are aligned with the following:
- Community-based and fairly represent their own interest and those of the communities which they serve.
- Maintain a community link between our agricultural, rural and urban communities.
Funding Information
- Through the Municipal, Agricultural and Community Grant (MACG) program, a total of $167,000 is available annually. Funding is available through the fall and spring intake applications periods.
Funding Categories
- You must choose one funding category per application form. You may submit more than one application form per year, each for a different event.
- Category 1: sustaining/continuing support
- Funding is for activities that help you serve the community’s ongoing operations. Priority is given if you maintain a historical and community link between agricultural, rural and urban communities.
- Category 2: project-based/one-time support
- Funding is for your specific and measurable community-based project or program. Priority is given if you maintain a historical and community link between agricultural, rural and urban communities.
- Category 3: event funding support
- Funding is for a public event where you add value to the entire community. The event must be open to the general public and may be held at a Town-owned facility or another location. Fundraisers are eligible if there is proof of a charitable organization number. Funding can cover event costs, such as marketing, insurance, catering, etc.
- Category 4: public venue access
- Funding is for access to Town-owned indoor and outdoor recreation facilities to run your activities and public events. Your activities/events must enrich the lives of Caledon residents, and cannot be the same as the Town’s recreation offerings. Applications for this category are for activities or events held at Town-owned facilities only.
- Category 1: sustaining/continuing support
Eligibility Criteria
- Your non-profit organization’s goals and objectives must align with Caledon’s Strategic Plan and:
- Be community-based, representing your interests and those of the communities you serve
- Maintain a historical and community link between agricultural, rural and urban communities
Ineligibility Criteria
- The following organizations are not eligible:
- For-profit organizations
- Foundations; unless hosting a fundraiser for a registered charity
- Groups or organizations of a religious nature; unless hosting a local, non-denominational event
- Groups or organizations linked with a political party or event
For more information, visit Town of Caledon.