Deadline: 1-Mar-23
The City of Woodstock is seeking applications for its Community Grants Program to assist in the development and operation of community groups and individuals that by their activities promote and/or enhance the overall well being of the community.
Objectives
- To establish a grants administrative system which will be fair, effective and consistent.
- To promote and enhance the volunteer component throughout the service delivery system in the City of Woodstock.
- To ensure all applications are evaluated using an established set of criteria and that each application is considered on its own merit.
- To ensure that a system of accountability is maintained between the applicant and the City of Woodstock.
Funding Information
- The maximum sum available for the grant program will be 15 percent of the slot revenue received by the City of Woodstock in the previous year to which the funds are granted.
- Special Grants: Consideration will be given to applications that will be of benefit and promote the City of Woodstock or result in a more active and healthy community life. These grants will be given on a “one time” basis only. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate diverse sources of funding. Any subsequent request for grant funding beyond the “one time” criteria will be considered under the general eligibility requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications should generally relate to charitable, recreational, cultural, the arts, environmental projects or to special events.
- All organizations applying for grants must be located in the City of Woodstock and the majority of the participants must be residents of the City of Woodstock.
- Grants may be available to individuals or teams who have achieved provincial, federal or international recognition.
- Grants may be available for recreational endeavors for Woodstock youth under 18 years of age. Applications are to be filed and grants are to be distributed by registered non-profit charities, accredited minor sports associations or local governments.
- Applicants must show evidence that they have fully explored and/or are receiving other sources of financial support and must demonstrate that they cannot provide the program and/or an adequate level of service without municipal financial assistance.
- Grants are intended to be supplementary to the main source of income and should not be considered as the primary source of funding. A grant in any year is not to be considered a commitment by the City of Woodstock to continue such assistance in future years.
- Grants awarded are intended to provide assistance for operating costs and no portion of the grant is to be used toward capital expenditures. Capital shall be defined as any “asset” or “possession” having value; common examples include facility improvements or purchases of items such as appliances, furniture or vehicles.
- Grant applications requesting financial assistance for political, educational, health related or social service programs are not eligible.
- Service Clubs applying for a grant will be considered only for current specific projects that benefit the community.
For more information, visit City of Woodstock.