Deadline: 24-Jun-22
The City of Thunder Bay is seeking applications for the Operating Grant Program to support a variety of non-profit community, youth and cultural organizations that have an ongoing presence in Thunder Bay and a track record of providing quality programming and/or services.
Funding Information
- The maximum total funding available for allocation amongst all community, youth and cultural organizations in the Operating Category is $220,000.
- The City reserves the right to allocate less than the maximum available based on the number and quality of applications received.
- Duration: The maximum term for this grant is three (3) years, and it may be renewed from term to term but not necessarily at the same level of funding.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for an Operating Grant, the applicant must:
- Have a community, youth or culture sector focus/mandate.
- Be an incorporated not-for-profit organization or non-incorporated collective which operates on a non-profit basis.
- Have a clearly stated purpose and function, as well as be fully responsible for the planning and provision of its services.
- Operate from a location within the City of Thunder Bay and carry out programs in this community for the benefit of its people.
- Extend its services to the general public in Thunder Bay and accommodate for needs related to: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status anddisability, unless to do so would cause undue hardship.
- Have an independent and active governing board composed of volunteers, as well as a considerable volunteer component.
- Demonstrate need for the requested funding and provide evidence that funds are confirmed/projected from a variety of other sources, e.g. donations/sponsorships, user fees, other government sources.
For more information, visit https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-hall/community-youth-and-cultural-funding.aspx#Project-grants