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Activating Community Micro-Grant - Guelph - Quebec - Canada
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Activating Community Micro-Grant

Financial support for community-centered projects fostering social equity and inclusion.
City of Guelph
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 1,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : October 31, 2025
Location
Guelph, Quebec, Canada

Overview

This micro-grant program provides up to $1,000 to support community projects focused on innovation, art, and activism. The initiative encourages ideas that promote equity, inclusion, and reconciliation, prioritizing efforts led by marginalized groups and individuals.
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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
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
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

  • Artistic projects and cultural initiatives promoting community engagement.
  • Community dialogues and reconciliation activities.
  • Grassroots campaigns that focus on social equity and inclusion.
  • Activist and advocacy efforts within marginalized communities.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals aged 16 and older residing in Guelph.
  • Grassroots, neighborhood, or informal groups based in Guelph.
  • Incorporated not-for-profit groups with up to one full-time employee.
  • Artists and creative practitioners leading community projects.

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations outside Guelph or not based in the region.
  • Commercial or for-profit entities solely pursuing profit.
  • Political parties or activities not related to community development.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Expenses not directly related to community projects or activities.
  • Costs incurred before the approval date.
  • Commercial or profit-driven activities.
  • Expenses for political lobbying or advocacy not related to community development.

Eligible geographic areas

Guelph

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed for eligibility and alignment with program goals.
  • Applicants are notified of the decision within a specified review timeline.
  • Funding agreements must be signed before disbursing funds.
  • Post-approval, recipients are required to submit progress and final reports.

Contacts

communityinvestment@guelph.ca
519-822-1260

Frequently Asked Questions about the Activating Community Micro-Grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Activating Community Micro-Grant. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Activating Community Micro-Grant?

This micro-grant program provides up to $1,000 to support community projects focused on innovation, art, and activism. The initiative encourages ideas that promote equity, inclusion, and reconciliation, prioritizing efforts led by marginalized groups and individuals.

How much funding can be received?

Activating Community Micro-Grant Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.

What expenses are eligible under Activating Community Micro-Grant?

Artistic projects and cultural initiatives promoting community engagement. Community dialogues and reconciliation activities. Grassroots campaigns that focus on social equity and inclusion. Activist and advocacy efforts within marginalized communities.

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 Quebec.

Is the Activating Community Micro-Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Activating Community Micro-Grant is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Activating Community Micro-Grant?

Activating Community Micro-Grant is funded by City of Guelph

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