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Free Space Initiative
Free community space for eligible local events
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides free access to selected City of Kingston community spaces for qualifying events, programs, and meetings. It supports community-connected activities that are open to the public and aligned with equity, diversity, and inclusion.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Kingston
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs, Economic, Social and Community Development, Civic and Advocacy Organizations, Diversity and Inclusion
- Target groups
- General public, Community leaders, Minority groups
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Local
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ethnocultural groups
- Community groups
- Neighbourhood groups
- Advocacy groups
- Special interest clubs
Who is not eligible
- Hate groups.
- Political parties and political events.
- Activities that generate revenue.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Events that generate revenue, including sales or fundraising.
- Political parties or political events.
- Hate group activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Kingston, Ontario
Activities funded
- Free events, programs, or meetings in community spaces.
- Community-building activities that strengthen connections in Kingston.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create a MyKingston account
- Register for a MyKingston account to access the online application.
- Step 2: Submit the booking request
- Complete the online Free Space Initiative request.
- Provide all required information and documentation.
- Step 3: Provide insurance certificate
- Submit the certificate with the request or within five business days.
- Step 4: Await review
- Requests are reviewed once the submission is complete.
- A response is provided within 5 business days.
Documents Needed
- Insurance certificate
- MyKingston account
Selection criteria
- First-come, first-served processing.
- Complete submission with all required information and documents.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in the order received.
- Processing begins only once all information and documents are submitted.
- Applicants receive a response within 5 business days.
Additional information
- Applicants can book up to once per month.
- An insurance certificate is required for the booking request.
- The application is processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Applications are answered within 5 business days.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Free Space Initiative Program
What is the Free Space Initiative?
This program provides free access to selected City of Kingston community spaces for qualifying events, programs, and meetings. It supports community-connected activities that are open to the public and aligned with equity, diversity, and inclusion.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Free Space Initiative program?
To be eligible for the Free Space Initiative program, you must:
Based in Kingston or benefits Kingston.
Free and open to the public.
Aligned with EDI values.
Who can I contact for more information about the Free Space Initiative?
You can contact City of Kingston by email at contactus@cityofkingston.ca or by phone at 613-546-0000.
Where is the Free Space Initiative available?
The Free Space Initiative program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Free Space Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Free Space Initiative is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Free Space Initiative?
Free Space Initiative is funded by City of Kingston