Community Impact Grant Program

• Completed grant application form
• Project budget and financial details
• Project description and expected outcomes
• Audited financial statements, for some streams
• Proof of incorporation or charity status, for some streams

Who is eligible?

• Non-profit organizations, registered charities, and social enterprises.
• Residents for the Neighbourhood Micro Grant stream.
• Grassroots groups and small businesses partnering with local artists, for some streams.
• Organizations delivering projects in or for Mississippi Mills.

Who is not eligible

• Schools and churches for financial funding.
• Political parties and religious organizations promoting specific adherence.
• Organizations outside Mississippi Mills without direct local impact.
• Applicants seeking funding for fundraising events.
• Established sports clubs running regular league or tournament events.

Eligible expenses

• Artist, facilitator, or speaker fees and honorariums.
• Event equipment and municipal facility use through in-kind support.
• Project costs tied to community events, programs, or capacity-building activities.
• Capital costs for publicly accessible recreation parks or facilities, under the Partnership Grant.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Fundraising activities.
• Projects intended to generate private profit.
• Requests for additional funding or facility costs in the second intake after a first-intake application.
• Regular annual sports club events, league competitions, or tournaments by established sports organizations.
• Applications from schools and churches for financial funding.

Eligible geographic areas

• Mississippi Mills

• Merit and overall impact of the project.
• Alignment with program priorities and municipal goals.
• Financial need and community benefit.
• For some streams, relevance to economic impact and collaboration.
• Priority may be given to youth, equity-deserving groups, local artists, and mental health or community connection initiatives.

• Step 1: Choose the right funding stream
  • Review the available streams and select the one that fits your project.
  • Applicants may apply to more than one stream if the projects are distinct.
• Step 2: Complete the required forms
  • Fill out the stream-specific application forms.
  • Provide the required financial and supporting information for your stream.
• Step 3: Prepare your submission
  • Gather the completed forms and any required supporting documents.
  • Make sure your application is complete before sending it.
• Step 4: Submit to Community Services
  • Email, mail, or drop off the application to the Community Services Department.
  • Submit before the applicable intake deadline.

• Applications are reviewed during the intake period and assessed independently.
• Decisions are provided before January 1 for Intake 1 and before May 1 for Intake 2.
• Funding is based on merit, impact, and available budget.
• A grant report must be submitted within three months after project completion.
• Future funding depends on timely and complete reporting.

• Applications are accepted in two intakes each year, and depending on the nature and location of your event, insurance or municipal permits may be required; applicants are responsible for securing necessary approvals and should consult with municipal staff during planning.
• Some streams require audited financial statements.
• Applicants may request both financial and in-kind support.
• Repeat applications are allowed, but funding is not guaranteed.