Deadline: 13-Sep-21
Town of Milton Council is currently accepting proposals for the 2021 Milton Community Fund Program to support not-for-profit organizations whose initiatives add to the quality of life within the community or enhance the image of the Town.
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
Successful applicants will be awarded funds in late December 2021, or early January 2022. Approximately $262,000 is available for distribution via cash grants for the 2021 program.
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.
- 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
