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Fee Waiver Policy (Bylaw 2024-043)
Fee waivers for eligible community organizations
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This policy waives facility user fees for eligible not-for-profit community organizations in Hastings Highlands. It applies to municipal indoor facilities and baseball and soccer fields for community-based activities that benefit the public.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Seniors
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Free use of municipal indoor facilities for eligible community activities
- Free use of municipal baseball fields and soccer fields for eligible community activities
Documents Needed
- Completed fee waiver application form
- Supporting application documentation
- Proof of insurance coverage or municipal insurance purchase, if approved
- Signed municipal rental agreement, if approved
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit community organizations
- Community health groups
- Community organizations
- Senior or youth organizations
- Service clubs and special/community event organizers
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations, individuals, groups, and businesses
- Private events and commercial activities
- Organizations based outside Hastings Highlands, unless the benefits mainly serve local residents
- Events or activities not open to the general public
- Applicants with unmet obligations from previous fee-waived events
Eligible expenses
- Waiver of municipal user fees and service charges for eligible facility use
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Private events such as weddings, family celebrations, birthday parties, engagement parties, retirement parties, and anniversary parties
- Commercial activities
- For-profit organizations, individuals, groups, and businesses
- Events not open to the general public
- Events where alcohol proceeds are for profit and not directly donated to the supported charity or cause
Eligible geographic areas
- Hastings Highlands, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed by the Administrative/Community Services Coordinator.
- The request may be approved or denied based on eligibility and facility availability.
- The applicant is notified in writing of the decision.
- If approved, the applicant must sign the municipality’s standard rental agreement and provide required insurance documents or purchase municipal insurance.
- If the applicant disagrees with the decision, a written reconsideration request may be submitted to the CAO for a final decision.
Additional information
- The municipality may require a damage deposit.
- Rental confirmation is only issued after full payment and a signed facility rental agreement.
- Approved applicants must provide insurance coverage or purchase municipal insurance.
- Applicants may request reconsideration in writing to the CAO if they disagree with the decision.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fee Waiver Policy (Bylaw 2024-043) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Fee Waiver Policy (Bylaw 2024-043). 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 Fee Waiver Policy (Bylaw 2024-043)?
This policy waives facility user fees for eligible not-for-profit community organizations in Hastings Highlands. It applies to municipal indoor facilities and baseball and soccer fields for community-based activities that benefit the public.
How much funding can be received?
Fee Waiver Policy (Bylaw 2024-043) Funds up to $1,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Fee Waiver Policy (Bylaw 2024-043) program?
To be eligible for the Fee Waiver Policy (Bylaw 2024-043) program, you must:
Not-for-profit organization or group
Community or public benefit
Demonstrated financial need
What expenses are eligible under Fee Waiver Policy (Bylaw 2024-043)?
Free use of municipal indoor facilities for eligible community activities
Free use of municipal baseball fields and soccer fields for eligible community activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Fee Waiver Policy (Bylaw 2024-043)?
You can contact Municipality of Hastings Highlands by email at info@hastingshighlands.ca or by phone at 613-338-2811.
Where is the Fee Waiver Policy (Bylaw 2024-043) available?
The Fee Waiver Policy (Bylaw 2024-043) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Fee Waiver Policy (Bylaw 2024-043) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fee Waiver Policy (Bylaw 2024-043) is a Grant and Funding