Deadline: 31-Jan-23
The City of Port Colborne welcomes non-profit organizations and service clubs serving the needs of the residents of Port Colborne to apply for a discretionary grant.
The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne recognizes the vital contribution of charitable organizations, service clubs and non-profit organizations in enhancing the quality of the life of the community.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible to receive a grant, the applicant shall meet the following requirements:
- The organization shall be incorporated as a non-profit corporation with charitable objectives, or a non-profit entity within the City of Port Colborne or be registered as a charitable corporation under the Canada Income Tax Act.
- The organization shall have been in existence for at least one year.
- The organization shall have its operations located in the Niagara Region.
- The organization shall provide direct, community-based services to the residents of the City.
- The organization can only apply once in a fiscal period.
Exclusions
- The following entities are not eligible for funding:
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations
- Organizations whose purpose is related to political activity as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency
- Private Foundations
- Organizations that discriminate, or that seek to limit the legal rights and activities of people
- The following initiatives are not eligible for funding:
- Financing of deficits
- Payment of City fees, taxes or other City costs
- Purchase of alcohol or cannabis
- Political and/or advocacy activities, such as furthering the aims of a political party; promoting a political doctrine; or persuading the public to adopt a particular political view
- Religious activities, including capital renovations or repairs for facilities used for the specific purpose of religious observance
- Contributions to annual fund drives or capital campaigns
- Dollar-for-dollar replacement of government funding
- Programs or services outside Ontario
- Activities completed or costs incurred before the approval of the request
- Flow-through funding (i.e., funds that will be reallocated to a third party organization)
- Discriminatory Activities, as defined by the Ontario Human Rights Code
For more information, visit https://www.portcolborne.ca/en/city-hall/non-profit-grants.aspx