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Community Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Minor Capital Program
Supports minor park and facility improvements
Offered by
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Ottawa’s Community Partnership Minor Capital Program supports community groups, sports organizations, cultural groups, school councils, and parent-teacher associations undertaking minor capital improvements to city-owned parks, recreation, and cultural facilities. It also supports projects on school board land or other public land for play equipment, basketball courts, tree planting, landscape improvements, and minor community facility upgrades.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
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
- Sports
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Minor capital improvements to city-owned parks, recreation, and cultural facilities.
- Play equipment, basketball courts, park furniture, tree planting, landscape improvements, and minor community facility improvements.
- Projects on school board land or other public land accessible to the public.
Documents Needed
- Confirmation of the community contribution.
- Written consent and approval from the school board for projects on school board land, including confirmation of financial contribution, liability, and maintenance.
- Written consent from the registered community group(s) concerned by the proposed project.
- Proof that the required matching funds are available.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community groups
- Sports organizations
- Cultural groups
- School councils and parent-teacher associations
Eligible expenses
- Costs to purchase or improve capital assets, including play equipment, basketball courts, park furniture, tree planting, landscape improvements, and minor community facility improvements.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expendable recreation equipment such as art supplies, tables, and chairs.
- Park or facility maintenance costs.
- Furniture.
- Feasibility studies.
- Fundraising studies.
Selection criteria
- First-time applicants and applicants who have never received funding are prioritized.
- Projects that serve a large number of potential users are prioritized.
- Projects that improve accessibility for persons with disabilities are prioritized.
- Projects that strengthen equity and inclusion are prioritized.
- Projects that address the needs of youth and priority communities are prioritized.
How to apply
- Review the guidelines and principles before submitting an application.
- Submit proposals electronically.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligible applications are evaluated for available funding.
- Completed work on City property is inspected to confirm that the installation is correct and safe.
- Work must be completed within one year of the conditional agreement letter, with possible case-by-case extensions.
- Grant cheques are issued to a recognized or responsible group with at least two authorized signatories.
- Unspent funds must be returned unless they are approved for a subsequent project stage.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Minor Capital Program Program
What is the Community Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Minor Capital Program?
Ottawa’s Community Partnership Minor Capital Program supports community groups, sports organizations, cultural groups, school councils, and parent-teacher associations undertaking minor capital improvements to city-owned parks, recreation, and cultural facilities. It also supports projects on school board land or other public land for play equipment, basketball courts, tree planting, landscape improvements, and minor community facility upgrades.
How much funding can be received?
Community Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Minor Capital Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Minor Capital Program program?
To be eligible for the Community Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Minor Capital Program program, you must:
The project must involve minor capital improvements to city-owned parks, recreation, or cultural facilities.
Projects on school board land or other public land are eligible if the owner provides financial and operational support.
The proposed recreational facilities must be accessible to the general public at reasonable hours.
What expenses are eligible under Community Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Minor Capital Program?
Minor capital improvements to city-owned parks, recreation, and cultural facilities.
Play equipment, basketball courts, park furniture, tree planting, landscape improvements, and minor community facility improvements.
Projects on school board land or other public land accessible to the public.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Minor Capital Program?
You can contact City of Ottawa by email at Devon.dupuis@ottawa.ca or by phone at 613-806-5607.
Where is the Community Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Minor Capital Program available?
The Community Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Minor Capital Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Minor Capital Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Partnership Capital Programs - Community Partnership Minor Capital Program is a Grant and Funding