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Affiliated Community Group Policy
Support for eligible community groups and facility access
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montérégie, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports eligible community groups with access to Town recreation facilities and related support. It applies to recreational, cultural, social, art, and sports programs for East Gwillimbury residents.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Montérégie
- Ontario
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
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Social Services
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Recreational programs and services
- Art and cultural activities
- Social programs and services
- Sports programs and events
Documents Needed
- Mission statement or mandate statement
- Proof of non-profit, charitable, or charter status, if applicable
- Board or executive committee list, if applicable
- Certificate of insurance, where required
- Financial statement and next-year budget
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Volunteer community groups
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Charitable organizations
- Groups offering recreational, social, cultural, art, or sports programs
Who is not eligible
- Groups that do not serve East Gwillimbury residents
- Groups that do not meet the residency requirements
- Groups that do not maintain required governance or financial records, where applicable
- Groups that do not comply with municipal, provincial, or federal rules
Eligible geographic areas
- East Gwillimbury
Selection criteria
- Alignment with community needs not already met by another affiliated group
- Open membership or participation for East Gwillimbury residents
- Ability to operate responsibly and meet financial obligations
- Compliance with governing documents, policies, and bylaws
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application materials
- Gather the mission statement, supporting legal status documents, and other required group information.
- Prepare the financial statement, next-year budget, and program or event schedule.
- Step 2: Compile supporting documents
- Include board or executive committee details, residency verification, and insurance certificate where required.
- Attach any agreement letters or other information requested by the department.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the complete application to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department.
- Step 4: Await decision
- The Town reviews the application and sends the eligibility decision in writing.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Manager of Recreation, Community Engagement and Events, or designate.
- The Town responds within 15 business days after receiving a complete application.
- Eligibility or ineligibility is provided in writing.
- Approved groups must follow the policy and may be asked for additional information later.
Additional information
- Affiliated status is approved for a maximum of two years.
- Groups must reapply to renew their status.
- Approval is not guaranteed in subsequent years.
- Outstanding debts to the Town must be paid in full before approval.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Affiliated Community Group Policy Program
What is the Affiliated Community Group Policy?
This program supports eligible community groups with access to Town recreation facilities and related support. It applies to recreational, cultural, social, art, and sports programs for East Gwillimbury residents.
Who is eligible for the Affiliated Community Group Policy program?
To be eligible for the Affiliated Community Group Policy program, you must:
Serve East Gwillimbury residents
Provide community programs or services
Have a documented mission or mandate
What expenses are eligible under Affiliated Community Group Policy?
Recreational programs and services
Art and cultural activities
Social programs and services
Sports programs and events
Who can I contact for more information about the Affiliated Community Group Policy?
You can contact Town of East Gwillimbury (EG) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Affiliated Community Group Policy available?
The Affiliated Community Group Policy program is available Montérégie, Ontario.
Is the Affiliated Community Group Policy a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Affiliated Community Group Policy is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Affiliated Community Group Policy?
Affiliated Community Group Policy is funded by Town of East Gwillimbury (EG)