Closed
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 1,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Location
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This micro-grant provides up to $1,000 to support ideas that strengthen communities through innovation, art, and action. It funds projects and initiatives submitted through an online application, with priority given to equity and reconciliation-focused ideas.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Guelph
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community projects and initiatives.
- Ideas focused on innovation, art, and action.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artists
- Individuals
- Collectives
- Grassroots or informal groups
- Small incorporated not-for-profit groups
Eligible geographic areas
- Guelph
Selection criteria
- Priority is given to projects centred on equity and reconciliation.
- Priority is given to projects led by 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, Person with a Disability, Racialized, and/or Women-identifying applicants.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the online application
- Submit your idea through the online form.
- Step 2: Request paper support if needed
- Ask for a paper copy of the application or additional assistance.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted online.
- Paper applications are available on request.
- Additional support is available by phone or email.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Activating Community Micro-Grant Program
What is the Activating Community Micro-Grant?
This micro-grant provides up to $1,000 to support ideas that strengthen communities through innovation, art, and action. It funds projects and initiatives submitted through an online application, with priority given to equity and reconciliation-focused ideas.
How much funding can be received?
Activating Community Micro-Grant Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Activating Community Micro-Grant program?
To be eligible for the Activating Community Micro-Grant program, you must:
Based in Guelph
Open to individuals and groups
At least one adult applicant
What expenses are eligible under Activating Community Micro-Grant?
Community projects and initiatives.
Ideas focused on innovation, art, and action.
Who can I contact for more information about the Activating Community Micro-Grant?
You can contact City of Guelph by email at communityinvestment@guelph.ca or by phone at 519-822-1260.
Where is the Activating Community Micro-Grant available?
The Activating Community Micro-Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Activating Community Micro-Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Activating Community Micro-Grant is a Grant and Funding