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City Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Project Assistance
Funding for arts and culture projects in Richmond Hill
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 15, 2025
Location
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to 50% of project costs, to a maximum of $5,000. It supports arts and culture projects, annual programs, and one-time initiatives that benefit the Richmond Hill community.
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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 : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : October 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Richmond Hill
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Unions
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Arts and culture projects and annual programs
- Special one-time initiatives
- Community-serving programs, services, events, and activities
Documents Needed
- Completed Community and Cultural Grant Application
- Board-approved or audited financial statements
- Financial Information Form
- Final report after project completion
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New or developing arts and culture organizations
- Arts and culture organizations working on a project basis
- Individual professional artists
Who is not eligible
- For-profit groups and organizations
- School boards and parent/teacher organizations
- Political and civic organizations, departments, commissions, or committees
- Religious groups where activities promote or require adherence to a faith
- Hospitals, clinic-based services, medical treatment programs, and fundraising events
Eligible expenses
- Project or annual program expenses, including staff, artists, consultants, and honorariums
- Venue or space rental, materials, marketing, and promotion
- Eligible administration costs directly tied to the project
- Commissioning costs for cultural applications
- Travel-related costs such as mileage, accommodation, and entry fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fundraising expenses
- Retroactive expenses
- Capital expenses, including renovations and equipment
- Operating expenses not directly related to the project
- Deficit reduction, scholarships, conferences, training, and land or building purchases
Eligible geographic areas
- Richmond Hill
- Projects must take place in Richmond Hill; applicants may be based outside the city if the project is delivered there
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed by City staff for eligibility.
- Eligible applications are then evaluated and ranked by a committee of staff and community representatives.
- Funding recommendations are made to Council based on available funds and ranking.
- Council gives the final approval, and decisions are final.
- Applicants are notified by email, and funded projects must submit a final report before the last payment.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed against the Richmond Hill Strategic Plan vision.
- New projects are prioritized over previously funded projects.
- Applicants may be asked to meet with City staff for guidance.
- Final reports are required to receive the balance of funding.
Frequently Asked Questions about the City Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Project Assistance Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the City Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Project Assistance. 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 City Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Project Assistance?
This program provides up to 50% of project costs, to a maximum of $5,000. It supports arts and culture projects, annual programs, and one-time initiatives that benefit the Richmond Hill community.
How much funding can be received?
City Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Project Assistance Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the City Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Project Assistance program?
To be eligible for the City Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Project Assistance program, you must:
Arts and culture organizations or individual artists
Project must be in Richmond Hill
One-year completion timeframe
What expenses are eligible under City Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Project Assistance?
Arts and culture projects and annual programs
Special one-time initiatives
Community-serving programs, services, events, and activities
Where is the City Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Project Assistance available?
The City Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Project Assistance program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the City Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Project Assistance a grant, loan, or tax credit?
City Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Project Assistance is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the City Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Project Assistance?
City Grant Program - Arts and Culture - Project Assistance is funded by City of Richmond Hill