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Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants
Short-term funding for community projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 17, 2025
Location
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Project funding supports one-time, short-term community, youth, and cultural activities in Thunder Bay. It can also provide seed funding for new organizations, with requests up to $10,000 and eligible activities including special events, training, development, and equipment purchases.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : October 17, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Thunder Bay
- 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
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Special one-time community or cultural activities
- Training and development to build skills or capacity
- New organization start-up support
- Community-based arts or heritage projects
- Youth, sport, or anti-racism related projects aligned with program priorities
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project budget
- Evidence of funding from other sources
- Supporting information for eligibility discussion
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit community organizations
- Youth organizations
- Cultural organizations
- Non-profit collectives
- Individual artists
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside the community, youth, or culture sectors
- Applicants not based in Thunder Bay
- Projects that mainly benefit the applicant or its members
- Organizations acting as a funding body for others
- Applicants in default to the City
Eligible expenses
- Program equipment needed for ongoing development
- Incorporation, insurance, and rent or utilities for seed funding
- Travel costs to bring trainers to Thunder Bay
- Facility rental costs
- Marketing and advertising costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenses
- Deficit funding
- Continuing operating expenses
- Activities or purchases started before approval
- Projects that mainly benefit the applicant instead of the community
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Thunder Bay
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and assessed against program criteria.
- Applicants are notified by email of the recommended funding allocation, term, and reasons.
- Funding allocation recommendations are final.
- Approved applicants must accept the conditions set out in the application declaration.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted in two intakes each year: spring and fall.
- Applicants must contact a program representative before applying to discuss eligibility.
- Funding decisions are final, and applicants cannot make a deputation to City Council about the application.
- A post-project report must be submitted within three months after the project ends.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants Program
What is the Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants?
Project funding supports one-time, short-term community, youth, and cultural activities in Thunder Bay. It can also provide seed funding for new organizations, with requests up to $10,000 and eligible activities including special events, training, development, and equipment purchases.
How much funding can be received?
Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants program?
To be eligible for the Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants program, you must:
Community, youth, or culture focus
Based in Thunder Bay
Non-profit or non-profit collective
What expenses are eligible under Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants?
Special one-time community or cultural activities
Training and development to build skills or capacity
New organization start-up support
Community-based arts or heritage projects
Youth, sport, or anti-racism related projects aligned with program priorities
Who can I contact for more information about the Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants?
You can contact City of Thunder Bay by email at grants@thunderbay.ca.
Where is the Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants available?
The Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants is a Grant and Funding