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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
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