Deadline: 31-Jan-25
The City of Medicine Hat is pleased to announce its call for Community Vibrancy Grant to value community activities and projects because they bolster community spirit, emphasize opportunities that contribute to quality of life and enhance a sense of belonging to a community that is welcoming, safe, resilient, and full of opportunity.
Funding information
- Community Projects and Activities
- Grant Amount: $86,000 allocated
Objectives
- Community Projects and Activities
- This stream will provide funding for projects that support one or more of the following:
- Promote vibrancy, energy and enthusiasm in the community of Medicine Hat
- Emphasize the community and celebrate living in Medicine Hat
- Promote recreation, leisure, social, arts, cultural or opportunities vital to the well-being and quality of life in Medicine Hat
- Promote a sense of belonging in the community
- Create increased knowledge of community
- Deepen awareness of opportunities and challenges, and the factors that impact change
- Increase appreciation for the community
- Generate interest for residents to get more actively involved in their community
- This stream will provide funding for projects that support one or more of the following:
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications for a Community Vibrancy Grant must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Projects must:
- Reflect the spirit of City Council’s Strategic Plan 2023-2026
- Take place within the City of Medicine Hat limits/boundaries
- Support one or more of the objectives outlined above in this document
- Applications must:
- Identify the initiative’s anticipated deliverables and outcomes
- Be made by individuals, organizations or groups of individuals and organizations, who live in or around Medicine Hat
- Provide a budget statement of projected expenses and revenue, including any projected shortfall of funds
- Describe any community partnerships and/or funds secured from other organizations/individuals
- Be not-for-profit in nature
- Applications must not:
- Involve the recruitment of permanent staff
- Involve major capital expenditures ($500 maximum)
- Involve activities for the purposes of fundraising for other causes
- Projects must:
Evaluation Criteria
- Preference will be given to proposals that:
- Clearly describe alignment with the Community Vibrancy Grant’s objectives and Council’s Strategic plan, including anticipated deliverables and outcomes
- Have the potential to impact a large number of local residents in a positive, worthwhile and meaningful manner
- Allow for active or passive participation at little or no cost to local residents
- Provide opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all
- Promote volunteerism and build capacity in the community
- Include opportunities for partnerships with community organizations and local businesses
Application Requirements
- All applicants must submit a completed Community Vibrancy Grant application form. Procedures include the following:
- Access and complete the application form
- If applicable, ensure that applications have been signed by two people; the person applying on behalf of the organization and the Board President or Chair
- Ensure that you save a copy of your completed application form for your records
For more information, visit City of Medicine Hat.