Deadline: 31-Jan-23
The Town of Erin supports local non-profit, charitable, and youth organizations by providing financial assistance to not-for-profit organizations, through the Community Grant program.
Funding Information
Grants will be allocated to a maximum $3,000 per application per budget year.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications for Community Grants will be accepted from any individual, group, or organization operating on a not-for-profit basis having a formal organizational structure (i.e. Board of Directors, Committee structure, or a structure similar in nature). The applicant must be providing local services, products, programs or initiatives, including environmentally-oriented projects, that benefit the majority of the Town of Erin and its residents.
- The following organizations are not eligible for Community Grants:
- Faith Organizations
- Political Affiliations
- Hospitals, clinic-based or medical treatment services
- Educational institutions
- Government (i.e. Federal, Provincial, County and Municipal).
Criteria
- Applicants to the Community Grants program must demonstrate to the Town that the aims, objectives, and activities of the Application are of benefit to the community and support the priorities of Council.
- Eligible organizations can apply for small operating, project or capital grant funding. This means community grants can be used for core operating funding, one-off events, special programming, or for small capital items.
- The following criteria will be used to evaluate Applications for financial assistance:
- Benefits the majority of Town residents
- Facilitates self-sufficiency and/or sustainability of the community organization
- Promotes volunteerism, participation, and leadership development
- Promotes affordable, accessible, inclusive and diverse programs or services
- Fosters a healthy, safe and active community
- Provides new or complimentary programs or services
- Supports efficient and effective use of municipal resources and facilities
For more information, visit Town of Erin.