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Community Grants Program
General project funding procedure
Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
February 10, 2025
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Grant Procedure supports general projects and special projects through an annual cycle beginning April 1. Eligible requests include general projects outside the yearly grant cycle and special projects when appropriate, with applications reviewed by the Board for merit and available funds.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ottawa
- 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
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Social Services
- Environment
Target groups
- General public
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- General projects
- Special projects
Documents Needed
- Budget for Project/Event
- Financial Statements
- Confirmation of Not-for-Profit or Charitable status, if applicable
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Organizations that provide services directly to the community
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Agencies whose mandate is the responsibility of other levels of government where funding has been withdrawn
- Organizations that provide grants to others
- Organizations currently receiving any additional funding from the City
Eligible expenses
- Project-related paid work and capital items
- Volunteer contributions, when included in the project budget
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Day-to-day operational costs
- Annual fund drives and fundraising activities for sustaining support
- Projects, initiatives or events taking place outside St. Thomas
Eligible geographic areas
- Nakusp
- Edgewood
- Trout Lake
- Summit Lake
- Area K
Selection criteria
- A quorum of the Board will meet to evaluate the applications and determine their merit.
- Based on the available funds for that granting year, those projects deemed most deserving and whose applicants are qualified and meet all the criteria of the granting program will be awarded a grant.
How to apply
- Complete the Grant Application in its entirety and have the most responsible signature be that of the chair or designate of the registered charitable society supporting the application.
- Complete the application online and send it to nakuspfoundation@gmail.com, or print and mail it through the post office - Box 15.
Processing and Agreement
- A quorum of the Board will meet to evaluate the applications and determine their merit.
- The board may contact an applicant for clarification of the details of the application at this time.
- Either with the Acceptance Letter or with the cheque, the donee will be given the forms to complete the Project Report and Grant Process Evaluation.
- These must be complete and submitted by October 31 of that year.
- A donee may apply to the Board for an extension of that deadline, and the Project Report and Grant Process Evaluation may be waived for this type of grant at the discretion of the Board.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Grants Program Program
What is the Community Grants Program?
Grant Procedure supports general projects and special projects through an annual cycle beginning April 1. Eligible requests include general projects outside the yearly grant cycle and special projects when appropriate, with applications reviewed by the Board for merit and available funds.
How much funding can be received?
Community Grants Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community Grants Program program?
To be eligible for the Community Grants Program program, you must:
Must be a not-for-profit organization
Must directly benefit the community
Must not be in arrears to the City
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Grants Program?
You can contact Nakusp and Area Community Foundation (NACF) by email at bkallus@northernbruce.ca or by phone at 1-833-793-3537 Ext. 221.
Where is the Community Grants Program available?
The Community Grants Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Grants Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Grants Program?
Community Grants Program is funded by Nakusp and Area Community Foundation (NACF), AIMCo Foundation for Financial Education (AIMCo), Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF), Community Foundation of Ottawa (OCF), Reston and Area Foundation (RAF)