Closed
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This policy provides access to municipal resources and reduced facility rates for eligible community groups in King Township. It supports recreational, cultural, social, environmental, heritage, and sport activities, as well as related grants, funding opportunities, and training support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- 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
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Social Services
- Environment
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Seniors
- People with disabilities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Recreational programs and services
- Arts and cultural activities
- Heritage, social, environmental, and sport programs
Documents Needed
- Affiliated Community Group Application Form
- Mission or mandate statement
- Incorporation or charitable status documents
- Board or executive list with contact details
- Recent financial statement or annual operating budget
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- King Township-based not-for-profit organizations
- King Township-based charitable organizations
- Community groups offering recreation, arts, culture, heritage, social, environmental, or sport services
Who is not eligible
- For-profit or commercial groups
- Political parties or politically driven groups
- Groups with primary educational, daycare, nursery school, or tutoring mandates
- Groups providing church or religious services
- Groups primarily serving non-residents of King Township
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Personal use of municipal resources
- Facility bookings outside the group’s mandate
- Additional facility use fees may apply outside operational hours or when staff are required
Eligible geographic areas
- King Township
Selection criteria
- Alignment with community needs and Township priorities
- Open access for King Township residents
- Local membership level of at least 60%
- Service availability within King Township
- Not-for-profit or charitable status
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application package
- Complete the application form.
- Gather the required supporting documents.
- Step 2: Submit to the Community Services Department
- Send the full application package to the Township.
- Step 3: Review by Township staff
- Staff review the submission and assess eligibility.
- Step 4: Receive the decision
- The Township provides notice of acceptance or ineligibility within 7 business days.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Township staff after submission
- Notice of acceptance or ineligibility is provided within 7 business days
- Applications are reviewed by the Supervisor of Recreation & Business Services or designate
- Approval is subject to ongoing compliance with policy requirements
Additional information
- Affiliation is granted for up to two years.
- Annual renewal is required to maintain affiliated status.
- The Township may request additional information at any time.
- Some facilities may be subject to additional fees outside operational hours or when staff are required.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Group Affiliation Policy Program
What is the Community Group Affiliation Policy?
This policy provides access to municipal resources and reduced facility rates for eligible community groups in King Township. It supports recreational, cultural, social, environmental, heritage, and sport activities, as well as related grants, funding opportunities, and training support.
Who is eligible for the Community Group Affiliation Policy program?
To be eligible for the Community Group Affiliation Policy program, you must:
King Township-based organization
Not-for-profit or charitable status
At least 60% local membership
What expenses are eligible under Community Group Affiliation Policy?
Recreational programs and services
Arts and cultural activities
Heritage, social, environmental, and sport programs
Where is the Community Group Affiliation Policy available?
The Community Group Affiliation Policy program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Group Affiliation Policy a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Group Affiliation Policy is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Group Affiliation Policy?
Community Group Affiliation Policy is funded by Township of King