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Community Development Funds - Mayor's Community Development Fund
Funding for Whitby community initiatives
Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
March 31, 2026
Location
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Mayor's Community Development Fund provides up to $25,000 for lead grants and up to $5,000 for community grants. It supports community initiatives, events, capital projects, and programs that benefit Whitby.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Train or support volunteers
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Whitby
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community-focused projects, activities, and events.
- Capital initiatives benefiting the Whitby community.
- Community special events.
- Programs and initiatives that promote inclusiveness and civic engagement.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Project or initiative description.
- Explanation of community impact.
- Information on other funding sources and fundraising efforts.
- Measure of success for the project.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community groups
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Whitby-based organizations with a presence in Whitby
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations.
- Religious organizations applying for religious purposes.
- Political parties and political campaign groups.
- Organizations whose purpose conflicts with Town policies, by-laws, or current legislation.
- Organizations seeking to change law or government policy.
Eligible expenses
- Capital expenditures for community-benefiting initiatives.
- Costs for community events and special events.
- Program or project costs for community initiatives.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchasing tables at award ceremonies, galas, or fundraising events.
- Ongoing operating costs of an organization or charity.
- Charitable events for another charity.
- Initiatives already supported through other sources and programs.
- Sports groups or organizations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Whitby, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Community benefit, including scale and inclusivity.
- Strength of the business plan, including resources and fundraising.
- Importance of the Town's contribution.
- Clear way to measure project success.
- Higher priority for local, community-focused, and partnership-based initiatives.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Describe the program, event, project, or initiative.
- Explain the community impact and how it supports inclusiveness.
- Outline other funding sources and fundraising efforts.
- Describe how success will be measured.
- Step 2: Submit to the Town
- Submit the completed application to the Staff Liaison.
- Follow the submission dates posted on the Town of Whitby website.
- Step 3: Review and decision
- The Grants Review Committee reviews the application.
- Applicants are notified of the result within two months.
- Step 4: Final report after completion
- Submit the final report within 30 days after the event or initiative is completed.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Grants Review Committee.
- Applications are assessed within two months of receipt.
- Applicants are notified of the decision within two months.
- Successful applicants must submit a final report after completing the event or initiative.
- Unused funds may be returned, extended, or reassigned by the Committee.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by the Grants Review Committee.
- Final reports must be submitted within 30 days after the event or initiative is completed.
- Unused funds may need to be returned or reallocated.
- Funding decisions are final and based on available funds.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Development Funds - Mayor's Community Development Fund Program
What is the Community Development Funds - Mayor's Community Development Fund?
The Mayor's Community Development Fund provides up to $25,000 for lead grants and up to $5,000 for community grants. It supports community initiatives, events, capital projects, and programs that benefit Whitby.
How much funding can be received?
Community Development Funds - Mayor's Community Development Fund Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community Development Funds - Mayor's Community Development Fund program?
To be eligible for the Community Development Funds - Mayor's Community Development Fund program, you must:
Community group or nonprofit
Serves Whitby
Community benefit required
What expenses are eligible under Community Development Funds - Mayor's Community Development Fund?
Community-focused projects, activities, and events.
Capital initiatives benefiting the Whitby community.
Community special events.
Programs and initiatives that promote inclusiveness and civic engagement.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Development Funds - Mayor's Community Development Fund?
You can contact Town of Whitby by email at communityfunds@whitby.ca or by phone at 905.430.4338.
Where is the Community Development Funds - Mayor's Community Development Fund available?
The Community Development Funds - Mayor's Community Development Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Development Funds - Mayor's Community Development Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Development Funds - Mayor's Community Development Fund is a Grant and Funding