Deadline: 28-Feb-21
Applications are now open for Stratford Perth Community Foundation’s Community Grants Program 2021 to support the organizations serving the community; the Community Foundation will take into consideration funding a portion of operating expenses in their application.
Categories
The three categories of initiatives that will be considered are:
- Operational: Costs associated with the ongoing day-to-day operations of the charity. Including salaries, rent, existing programming, PPE, etc.
- Programming: Costs associated with the development, delivery, or evaluation of existing or new programs. Including salaries, program materials, promotion, etc.
- Capacity Building: Costs associated with strengthening a charity’s ability to deliver on its charitable mission. Including consultants, professional development, organizational assessments, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for a grant from the Community Foundation, the applicant must:
- Be registered as a charity with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for at least one (1) year and have filed at least one (1) T3010 with CRA, or be sponsored by same.
- Provide services for or within Perth County, Stratford and/or St. Marys.
- Provide services without discrimination.
Criteria
Criteria for applying for a Community Grant:
- Address existing and emerging community needs, opportunities and demonstrate innovation.
- Strengthen the applicant’s and the community’s capacity.
- Have additional funding partners and/or developed strong collaborative relationships.
- Improve organizational effectiveness.
- Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
- Receive volunteer support from the community.
- Build on the community’s strengths, assets, skills and resources.
- Develop leadership and self-reliance, mobilize civic participation and resources.
- Do not duplicate programs offered.
- Multi-year projects may be considered.
For more information, visit https://spccf.ca/grants/apply-for-a-grant/