Deadline: 12-Aug-22
The South Frontenac is seeking applications for its Community Grant Program to support and encourages community organizations and events that enrich the quality of life within the Township.
Grant Streams
- Operating
- Grant up to $2,500
- Grants will not be given:
- to cover deficit or retire debt
- to respond to annual fund raising drives to sustain support
- to support recurring operating expenses of established organizations or programs
- Sponsorship
- Grant up to $2,500
- Sponsorship funds provided must be for a specific purpose of the event (i.e. music, food, sleigh rides, etc.)
- Township sponsorship must be clearly acknowledged and promoted at the event and in all materials
- The event must be open to the community and must be free to attend, or as an alternative the proceeds are provided to a local charity
- Capital
- Grant up to $5,000
- The applying organization must match the grant dollar for dollar
- Can be used for the acquisition, improvement or expansion of equipment or facility owned by the applicant
- Written quotes for the work must be submitted with the application
- 50% of the approved grant will be released upon approval and the remaining 50% of the grant will be paid out upon submission of paid receipts.
- Community Asset
- Grant up to $2,500
- Applicant must be providing further funding or in kind services associated with the project
- Examples include benches, signs, planter boxes
- These assets ultimately become property of the Township
Criteria
- Submissions must have a well-defined purpose and take place / be completed within the calendar year of receiving the grant.
- Submissions must meet the requirements of the application process.
- The Grant request may be for:
- a new, improved or expanded community service (including necessary supplies),
- a community event.
- an acquisition, improvement or expansion of a facility or its related equipment
- the acquisition and installation of community assets
- Final reports from any previous year’s funding must have been received in order to be considered for the current year.
- Unspent funds must be returned to the Township following completion of the project.
For more information, visit https://www.southfrontenac.net/en/town-hall/Municipal_Community_Grant_Programsaspx.aspx#Community-Grant-Program-2022-Second-Intake-OPEN