Deadline: 15-Oct-21
Applications are now open for Community Grant Program to provide annual operating and project grants to Mississauga-based, not-for-profit community groups to deliver programs and services that keep Mississauga residents active, healthy and engaged in their communities.
The program aligns with the strategic priorities of the Recreation Division and Parks, Forestry and Environment Division including the Recreation Master Plan, Older Adult Plan for Recreation, Youth Plan for Recreation, Parks and Forestry Master Plan, Climate Change Action Plan, and contributes to advancing the City’s strategic priorities; Move, Belong, Connect, Prosper and Green.
Funding Information
- New and Emerging Organizations
- Operating for less than four years and have not previously received funding through the Community Grants Program.
- May apply for project or operating grants Up to 50% of total project or operating budget or $5,000, whichever is less.
- Established Organizations
- Operating as a legally Incorporated not-for-profit for four years or more
- Received funding through the Community Grants Program within the past four years.
- May apply for project or operating grants Up to 65% of total project or operating budget or $10,000, whichever is less.
Eligibility Criteria
- Registered and in good standing in the Community Group Registry Program at the time of approval;
- Operating with a specific mandate to provide and support recreation and sport, or parks, forestry and environment activities and programs;Based and active in Mississauga, and operating year-round;
- Providing programs and services in Mississauga that are open to the public and publicized city-wide.
Note: Should your organization need to register in the Community Group Registry Program or have questions about your status.
For more information, visit https://www.mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/community-support-programs/apply-for-a-grant/community-grant/
