Municipal Community Grants Program 2021 – Canada

Deadline: 26-Feb-21

The County Foundation is seeking applications for the Municipal Community Grants Program 2021 to enhance the County’s quality of place and the local economy.

The Municipal Community Grants Program is made possible through funding from the County of Prince Edward in partnership with The County Foundation (TCF) to augment funding and administer the program.

Purpose

1. To improve the well-being and quality of life of the community and its residents, through financial assistance to not-for-profit community based organizations which provide programs and services in the arts, culture, heritage, recreation, environment, health, and human services.
2. To promote the self-sufficiency of community non-profit groups and programs by encouraging those in receipt of funding from this grants program to become self-supporting.
3. Preference is given to new initiatives but a promising program may receive more than one grant in its early years provided there is evidence that the program is developing successfully. An established program may receive a grant when it faces a new opportunity or an unexpected problem.

In 2021: Adjudicators will consider and favour applications that have COVID-19 neutrality factors and can run regardless of pandemic limitations.  All grants approved will be subject to prevailing public health advisories and practice.

Funding Information

The following municipal grant programs will be administered by The County Foundation

• Grants over $5,000
• Grants up to $5,000 in cash and in-kind, max $2,500 in cash.
• Grants for $1,000 or less – in-kind only.

Eligibility Criteria

The Municipal Community Grants Program is open to:

• Not-for-profit organizations that support and provide programs and services in the following areas: arts, culture, heritage, recreation, environment, health and human services.
• Priority will be given to projects that align with the strategies of the Municipality and The County Foundation such as:
  • The County Corporate Strategic Plan
  • Vital Signs 2018
  • Community Safety
  • Covid-19 Impact Interim Report
• Only one request per not-for-profit organization will be considered in a fiscal year.
• School boards; for-profit businesses; service clubs; sectarian, religious or political entities; and individuals are not eligible.
• All applicants are encouraged to seek a consultation with TCF in advance of preparing their application.

For more information, visit https://thecountyfoundation.ca/grants-funds/municipalgrants/