Deadline: 30-Jun-25
The Town of Georgina Economic, Culture and Community Betterment Grant provide funds to support events, programs, or initiatives that will assist with enhancing the identity of the Town, contribute to an increased awareness of opportunities within Georgina, promote community betterment, and create an economic impact on the community.
They are intended to support the development of local culture and community spirit through community-led events, celebrations, and initiatives and will build on the local history, traditions, culture, and diversity of their community.
Streams
- The grant program has three streams:
- Community Betterment Grant: This grant assists in efforts to build capacity within a community or neighborhood.
- Community Culture Grant: This grant will provide funds for the events/programs or public art installations intended to celebrate the culture of Georgina.
- Economic Development Grant: This grant assists organizations that can demonstrate that their program/event will have a direct economic impact on the surrounding business community. A preference will go to supporting those events that can demonstrate an increase in overnight stays.
Funding Information
- A maximum grant amount of 50 percent of the eligible cost of the program/event, up to a maximum of $2,000, may be considered.
Eligible Expenses
- equipment fees,
- entertainment fees,
- facility rentals,
- marketing costs,
- promotional products
- permit fees.
Ineligible Expenses
- staff salaries
- volunteer honorariums
- consultant fees
- sub-contractor fees,
- training expenses
- donations
- expenses associated with the provision of selling alcohol.
Eligibility Criteria
- Community Betterment Grant: This grant assists in efforts being undertaken to build capacity within a community or neighborhood.
- Community Culture Grant: This grant assists up to a maximum of 50 percent of the eligible cost, up to a maximum of $5,000 towards the events/programs or public art installations intended to celebrate the Culture of Georgina.
- Economic Development Grant: This grant assists organizations that can demonstrate that their program/event will have a direct economic impact on the surrounding business community. A grant up to a maximum of 50 percent of total eligible expenses will be considered up to a maximum of $5,000. Evaluation of these applications will consider the potential for this event to result in overnight stays and the marketing undertaken to attract an out-of-town audience.
For more information, visit Town of Georgina.