Deadline: 28-Feb-23
The City of Burlington is seeking applications for the Neighbourhood Community Matching Fund (NCMF).
The Neighbourhood Community Matching Fund is a matching fund program that helps to inspire Burlington residents to improve, build and strengthen Burlington neighbourhood to enhance the quality of life for everyone.
With the support of the City of Burlington, the Neighbourhood Community Matching Fund (NCMF) for 2023 will focus on small projects that enhance infrastructure amenities within parks, gardens, buildings on public or private lands that are accessible to the public and meet the goal of the fund.
Goals
The goals of the program are set out to:
- Improve, build, and strengthen Burlington Neighbourhoods
- Inspire residents to become more actively involved in the community
- Create a greater sense of belonging
- Foster individual well-being and community pride
- Build stronger relationships
Funding Information
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Up to $10,000: A maximum of $10,000 for out-of-pocket expenses may be granted to match the equivalent contribution the neighbourhood community group made up through a combination of any of the following:
- Volunteer time
- Donated services
- Donated materials and supplies
- Other funds raised Funds and resources from other City of Burlington departments and/or services can be listed but not counted as part of the group’s match.
Eligible Projects
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Each project will be inspired by the unique needs and goals of local residents or community groups. Here are a few ideas for types of projects that may be eligible for the NCMF program.
- Enhance a park to create neighbourhood gathering or meeting spaces
- Convert a space for alternate use to meet a community need
- Plant a communal garden on lands that are accessible to public
- Protect, restore, or educate on natural resources and environmental initiatives
Eligibility Criteria
The NCMF is available to:
- Any informal, unofficial, or formal community-based organizations, not-for-profit, and grassroots groups.
- School Boards or business groups may apply in partnership with a neighbourhood, community group or student group as a sponsor and the city will liaise with the project lead that must be from the community.
- Note: Priority for applications will be provided to new groups or groups that have not received funding within the last five (5) years.
Ineligible
- Individual persons.
- Projects that received funds through the city’s budget process or any other of the city’s grant programs.
- Social service agencies.
- For profit companies
- Organizations outside of City of Burlington limits.
- Government agencies.
- Schools and School Boards
For more information, visit City of Burlington.
For more information, visit https://www.burlington.ca/en/community-supports/neighbourhood-community-matching-fund.aspx