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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : June 27, 2025
- Closing date : August 8, 2025
Location
Grimsby, Montérégie, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $5,000 in funding for local community projects and start-up initiatives in Grimsby. It supports eligible organizations delivering programs, events, and activities that increase resident participation and benefit the community.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : June 27, 2025
- Closing date : August 8, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Grimsby
- Montérégie
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Social Services
- Environment
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community programs that increase resident participation
- Open-house or try-it activities to attract new members
- Program expansion for a new demographic
- Special events open to the community
- Start-up projects for new community groups
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Signed financial statements from the last AGM
- Budget template and budget statement
- Electronic authorization signatures
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Incorporated not-for-profit organizations
- Community clubs and groups
- Volunteer groups with democratic governance
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations
- Other levels of government
- Political organizations and lobbying groups
- Religious organizations for non-secular projects and organizations duplicating a service in Grimsby
Eligible expenses
- Supplies and materials
- Facility rentals and permits
- Equipment rentals
- Marketing and promotions
- Food, refreshments, entertainment, speakers, start-up costs, wages and contracted services
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Large capital projects
- Regular operating costs
- Debt retirement, deficit reduction, depreciation, and financing charges
- Retroactive costs incurred before approval
- Funding gaps in government-mandated programs and allocations to other organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Grimsby, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Applications that meet the initial grant eligibility requirements are assessed against the criteria in the program guide.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the guide and policy
- Read the Applicant Guide and Policy online.
- Confirm the project and organization meet the requirements.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Review the project against the assessment criteria.
- Gather the required information and supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Complete the online application form before the deadline.
- Submit through the online portal only; paper and email submissions are not accepted.
- Step 4: Confirm authorization
- Ensure the application is signed by an authorized officer or member with authority to bind the organization.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a review panel.
- The panel recommends funding to Council for a decision.
- Applicants are notified by email after the review.
- Approved recipients receive payment by cheque.
- A final report is required after project completion.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted once per year.
- Projects should be completed within one year of approval.
- Recipients must acknowledge Town of Grimsby funding in project communications.
- Grants are subject to Council approval and available funding.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Project Grant Program Program
What is the Community Project Grant Program?
This program provides up to $5,000 in funding for local community projects and start-up initiatives in Grimsby. It supports eligible organizations delivering programs, events, and activities that increase resident participation and benefit the community.
How much funding can be received?
Community Project Grant Program Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was August 8, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Community Project Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Community Project Grant Program program, you must:
Eligible local organization
Good standing with Town of Grimsby
Project outside normal activities
What expenses are eligible under Community Project Grant Program?
Community programs that increase resident participation
Open-house or try-it activities to attract new members
Program expansion for a new demographic
Special events open to the community
Start-up projects for new community groups
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Project Grant Program?
You can contact Town of Grimsby by email at recreation@grimsby.ca or by phone at 905-945-1288.
Where is the Community Project Grant Program available?
The Community Project Grant Program program is available Montérégie, Ontario.