Open
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000
Timeline
- Closing date : August 31, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides small grants of up to $1,000 for establishment support and up to $2,500 for awareness activities. It supports ethnocultural groups in Saint John with incorporation, membership growth, and promotion-related activities.
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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 an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : August 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
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
- Establishing a new ethnocultural group as a non-profit
- Promoting an existing ethnocultural association
- Growing membership and helping new members find the group
- Improving service delivery within the Saint John community
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Simple project budget
- List of other funding requested or received
- Board of directors list, if applicable
- Outcome report from any previous grant, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ethnocultural community groups
- New groups seeking incorporation
- Established non-profit ethnocultural associations
Who is not eligible
- Businesses or groups not operating mainly in Saint John
- Organizations not focused on a single ethnocultural group or related ethnicities
- Groups that are not registered non-profits and do not plan to become one
- Applicants not in good standing with the City of Saint John
Eligible expenses
- Incorporation fees, name search, and terms of reference setup
- Website creation, web hosting, and social media setup
- Logo design, branding, advertising, and marketing materials
- Room rentals for meetings or select events
- Office materials, cheques, and other start-up supplies
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the grant award
- Fundraising event costs
- Alcohol and meals
- Deficits or debts
- Lobbying, scholarships, conferences, and professional development
Eligible geographic areas
- Saint John, New Brunswick
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for eligibility by city staff.
- A Grant Program Jury reviews eligible applications and makes the decision.
- Decisions are final and depend on available funding.
- Approved applicants sign funding terms before funds are released.
- Outcome reports are reviewed after the grant period.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis.
- A Terms and Conditions of Funding document must be signed at disbursement.
- Outcome reports are required after funding is received.
- Applications may be submitted in English or French.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ethnocultural Support Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ethnocultural Support 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 Ethnocultural Support Program?
This program provides small grants of up to $1,000 for establishment support and up to $2,500 for awareness activities. It supports ethnocultural groups in Saint John with incorporation, membership growth, and promotion-related activities.
How much funding can be received?
Ethnocultural Support Program Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Ethnocultural Support Program program?
To be eligible for the Ethnocultural Support Program program, you must:
Must operate in Saint John.
Must be a non-profit or become one.
Must support one ethnocultural group.
What expenses are eligible under Ethnocultural Support Program?
Establishing a new ethnocultural group as a non-profit
Promoting an existing ethnocultural association
Growing membership and helping new members find the group
Improving service delivery within the Saint John community
Where is the Ethnocultural Support Program available?
The Ethnocultural Support Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Ethnocultural Support Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ethnocultural Support Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Ethnocultural Support Program?
Ethnocultural Support Program is funded by City of Saint John