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Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program
Municipal funding for community, youth, and cultural projects
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 26, 2026
Location
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The City of Thunder Bay supports community, youth, and cultural organizations through operating, sustaining, and project funding. It funds quality programming, community projects, training, seed funding, and operating support for eligible organizations and artists.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : June 26, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
- Social Services
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Special one-time community projects and activities
- Training and development activities
- Seed funding for new organizations
- Community-based arts or heritage projects
- Youth, culture, and community service programming
Documents Needed
- Budget statement
- Most recent financial statements
- Strategic or business plan
- Organization statistics
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit community organizations
- Youth organizations
- Cultural organizations
- Individual artists
- Non-incorporated collectives operating on a non-profit basis
Who is not eligible
- Organizations acting as a funding body for others
- Organizations that primarily benefit members instead of the general public
- Organizations requesting capital or deficit funding
- Organizations already funded under the Operating or Sustaining category for project grants
Eligible expenses
- Employee compensation and development
- Rent, insurance, utilities, and maintenance
- Non-capital equipment and supplies
- Legal, accounting, and similar fees
- Marketing costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenses
- Deficit funding
- Continuing operating expenses for project grants
- Personal-use equipment for individual members
- Equipment that becomes part of the physical plant or structure
Eligible geographic areas
- Thunder Bay, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by City administration representatives and, for operating grants, community representatives.
- Recommended funding levels and terms are submitted to City Council for consideration.
- Applicants are notified by email of the recommendation and appeal process.
- Approved organizations may need to sign a service agreement for multi-year funding.
- Post-project or post-term reporting may be required.
Additional information
- Applicants should contact a program supervisor before applying for project funding.
- Applications are submitted through the City of Thunder Bay online portal.
- Funding recipients may be asked to acknowledge the City’s support using its corporate logo.
- Organizations may apply in one category per funding term.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program?
The City of Thunder Bay supports community, youth, and cultural organizations through operating, sustaining, and project funding. It funds quality programming, community projects, training, seed funding, and operating support for eligible organizations and artists.
How much funding can be received?
Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program program?
To be eligible for the Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program program, you must:
Non-profit or collective
Thunder Bay presence
Community need and other funding sources
What expenses are eligible under Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program?
Special one-time community projects and activities
Training and development activities
Seed funding for new organizations
Community-based arts or heritage projects
Youth, culture, and community service programming
Who can I contact for more information about the Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program?
You can contact City of Thunder Bay by email at grants@thunderbay.ca or by phone at 807-632-2485.
Where is the Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program available?
The Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program is a Grant and Funding