Deadline: 7-Feb-22
The Town of Collingwood has launched the applications for the Community Recreation and Culture Grants Program to support the health and well-being of the community by providing opportunities for all persons to participate in arts, culture, recreation and sport.
Types of Grants
- Financial grants: Financial grants are available to eligible applicants that have a clearly defined project with an outcome that furthers their organization and aligns with the Grant Criteria. Applicants must select between two grant amounts. Unsuccessful applications for $5,000 will not then be considered for $1,500.
- $1,500: 19 grants available
- $5,000: 6 grants available
- In-Kind Facility Grants: A maximum of $35,000 is available for In-Kind Facility Grants annually. Appliants are those wishing to have the fees waived for use of a Town facility. The maximum grant per eligible applicant is $5000 and the minimum request is $500.
Grant Criteria
The applicant and the project must demonstrate clear and substantial support for one of the following Grant Criteria:
- Youth Involvement: Engages youth in behind-the-scenes opportunities and offers skill building roles to support and empower youth, (i.e. coaches, facilitators, guides, trainers).
- Learn to Programs: Offers hands-on opportunities to participate. Embraces a philosophy of active learning and doing rather than passive spectating, (i.e. workshops, try-it-out activities).
- Local and Live Music: Promotes and features Collingwood’s local music creators, (i.e. singer/songwriters, composers, producers, recording studios).
- Cultural Innovation: Is an imaginative, unique or transformative project, (i.e. uses the arts as a tool to drive social change, celebrate diversity or build a sense of community).
- Collaboration: Fosters relationships and cooperation among different organizations and events, (i.e. links arts with fitness)
- Intergenerational Programs: Encourages all ages to participate and learn together, (i.e. grandparents with grandchildren).
- Active Aging: Fosters health & well-being throughout life and in particular those facing barriers to healthy living, (i.e. movement for injury prevention).
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet all of the following eligibility requirements:
- Collingwood-based, not-for-profit, charitable or volunteer-based.
- Supports the community by providing opportunities for all persons to participate in arts, culture, recreation, sport and health and well-being activities.
For more information, visit https://www.collingwood.ca/town-services/applications-permits/grants