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Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants
Short-term funding for community projects
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
October 23, 2026
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
Funds Providers
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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Clear community need and no duplication of existing services
- Alignment with program priorities and City strategic goals
- Financial need and evidence of support from other sources
- Operational effectiveness and financial stability
- Partnerships, collaboration, and volunteer involvement
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the program office
- Discuss eligibility before applying.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form and assemble the required information.
- Include the project budget and supporting details.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Email the completed application to grants@thunderbay.ca.
- Step 4: Await notification
- Watch for the email decision and funding recommendation.
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
Availability timeline
2026
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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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is October 23, 2026.
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.