Deadline: 6-Dec-21
The City of Kitchener has announced the applications for the Community Grants Program Tier 2 to provide assistance to organizations/groups that provide services within the City of Kitchener for the common good of residents.
Purpose
The purpose of Tier 2 grants is to provide funding for:
- operating support to enable the provision of the basic service of the organization
- project support
- special event support
- equipment support (‘equipment’ is defined as materials required for the basic service to operate, i.e. consumable items having a lifespan of less than three years; grant requests of a ‘capital’ nature are ineligible for funding; ‘capital’ is defined as the acquisition of an infrastructure or asset having a lifespan of three years or greater)
Focus Areas
Only organizations in one of these areas are considered for funding:
- arts and culture
- special events
- community support and development
- sports and recreation (under age 18)
Community grants offer funding for:
- operating support to enable the provision of the basic service of the organization
- project support
- special event support
- equipment support
Criteria
Tier 2 services must meet the following criteria:
- Services provided by the organization/group for which funding is requested must demonstrably meet Council’s strategic objectives as documented in the City of Kitchener Strategic Plan and other policy documents.
- Services provided by the organization/group for which funding is requested must be considered a municipal responsibility and not be the responsibility of other levels of government; services such as health care, social services, training and education are not eligible.
- Services provided by the organization/group for which funding is requested must not be precluded under the Municipal Act, e.g. religious services.
- Services provided by the organization/group for which funding is requested must not already be provided by the City or by other groups funded by the City of Kitchener; requests from organizations/groups that provide similar services as provided by the municipality must be assessed as to whether there is a duplication of services; the municipality will not issue grants for services that conflict with or are in direct competition with programs operated internally.
- Services provided by the organization/group for which funding is requested must be provided directly to the citizens of Kitchener, i.e. grants are for direct programs only. Grant applications from organizations that themselves distribute grants to other organizations will not be considered, i.e. fundraising events are not eligible. Service clubs are eligible to apply for funding if the purpose of the event they are sponsoring is deemed to be a municipal responsibility and the event is city-wide, targeted toward a broad cross-section of the community.
- Grant applications submitted by individuals or ‘part groups’ of an organization/group will not be considered.
- Volunteer organizations/groups planning an event to raise funds to support an organization/group that is receiving a City of Kitchener grant will be not considered for Tier 2 funding.
- Organizations/groups applying for funding who offer services to residents outside of the City of Kitchener are strongly encouraged to also approach all other relevant municipalities for funding.
- Organizations/groups wishing to be considered for community grants Tier 2 do not need to be incorporated as not for profit corporations; however, budgets and subsequent accounting must not show an excess of revenue over expenses; applicants must demonstrate the capability to manage and govern the program or project, usually evidenced by the existence of an executive committee or coordinating board.
- Organizations/groups are encouraged to ensure as much inclusive public participation and access as possible, e.g. minimum charge or no admission charge whenever possible.
- Any organization/group applying for funds will give regard to the inclusion and accommodation of persons with a disability.
- Any organization/group applying for funds that is in arrears and/or in litigation with the City of Kitchener is ineligible.
For more information, visit https://www.kitchener.ca/en/taxes-utilities-and-finance/community-grants.aspx