Deadline: 03-Dec-21
The City of Peterborough’s Community Project Grants Program are now open to provide funding to non-profit, community-based organizations that deliver direct programs, services, or activities that improve the quality of life for the residents.
The grants support activities in the areas of social services and health, arts, culture, heritage, recreation, and the environment.
Funding Information
- Community Project Grants – support for specified project for which the requested amount is $250 to $1,000.
- The intent is that the grant is seed money for a project or special event. The funding is available once a year.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for funding, applicants must:
- be new or existing, incorporated or unincorporated not-for-profit organizations or neighbourhood associations; and
- be located and conduct the majority of activities within the geographic boundaries of the City of Peterborough.
- First-time applicants must apply for and receive a grant in the Project Grant category for at least two consecutive years before they can apply for an Investment Grant.
- Allocated funding MUST be used within the year it is granted.
Criteria
Applicants should demonstrate:
- one or more City priorities and participant priorities within target sectors;
- community need for proposed activity or service;
- community support (funding support or sponsorship from other organizations, local businesses, industry, service clubs);
- community benefit/impact;
- financial need (operating surpluses or reserve accounts should not exceed 25% of total operating without acceptable explanation, e.g., capital campaign);
- sound financial management and revenue generation (accurate records, responsible budget, various sources of income; if deficit, then reduction plan);
- accountability/mechanism for evaluation (identification of key performance measures and outcomes);
- feasibility (organization’s ability to complete the proposed activity or service);
- evidence of community collaboration, partnerships;
- impact of previous year’s funding support.
For more information, visit https://www.peterborough.ca/en/city-hall/community-grants.aspx?_mid_=26312#service