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City of Guelph — Activating Community Micro-Grant
Small funding for community ideas in Guelph
Offered by Official source: guelph.ca
City of Guelph
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 1,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This micro-grant provides up to $1,000 for community ideas that strengthen local communities through innovation, art, and action. It supports projects from groups based in Guelph and residents of Guelph through an online application process.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $1,000
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Target groups
- Artists / creatives, Community leaders
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Local
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Groups based in Guelph.
- Residents of Guelph.
- Individuals, artists, groups, and organizations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Guelph, Ontario
Activities funded
- Community projects that strengthen local communities through innovation, art, and action.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your community idea
- Develop a project idea that strengthens the community through innovation, art, or action.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Submit your idea through the online application form.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Guelph Neighborhood Support Coalition and Guelph Arts Council grant review committees.
- Applicants are notified of the decision after the review period.
- Notification of application status is expected in December 2025.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through an online application form.
- The 2025 application intake is closed.
Contacts
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the City of Guelph — Activating Community Micro-Grant Program
What is the City of Guelph — Activating Community Micro-Grant?
This micro-grant provides up to $1,000 for community ideas that strengthen local communities through innovation, art, and action. It supports projects from groups based in Guelph and residents of Guelph through an online application process.
How much funding can be received?
City of Guelph — Activating Community Micro-Grant Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the City of Guelph — Activating Community Micro-Grant program?
To be eligible for the City of Guelph — Activating Community Micro-Grant program, you must:
Based in Guelph or a Guelph resident.
Community-focused idea.
Online application required.
Who can I contact for more information about the City of Guelph — Activating Community Micro-Grant?
You can contact City of Guelph by email at communityinvestment@guelph.ca.
Where is the City of Guelph — Activating Community Micro-Grant available?
The City of Guelph — Activating Community Micro-Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the City of Guelph — Activating Community Micro-Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
City of Guelph — Activating Community Micro-Grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the City of Guelph — Activating Community Micro-Grant?
City of Guelph — Activating Community Micro-Grant is funded by City of Guelph