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Last Update: April 23, 2026
Funding available
$ 50
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Provides municipal support for local community events. Assistance may include roads, facilities, materials, and funds for eligible requests.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Shared service projects between municipalities or counties.
- Community planning projects.
- Multi-municipal planning initiatives.
- Boundary change studies and related outreach.
- Transit Revitalization Investment District planning studies.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Detailed event information
- Resolution from the governing body
- Match commitment confirmation
- County planning comment letter, for planning applications
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Counties.
- Municipalities.
- Councils of Governments.
- Other public or quasi-public organizations authorized to act for municipalities.
Eligible expenses
- Shared service start-up or expansion costs.
- Shared vehicles and motorized equipment for approved initiatives.
- Planning studies, plans, and ordinances.
- Consulting services tied to the approved project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Construction, renovation, or purchase of buildings and infrastructure.
- General administration costs of the program.
- Lobbying services.
- Fines or reparations from lawsuits, citations, or regulatory actions.
- Replacement of existing vehicles or equipment.
Eligible geographic areas
- Pennsylvania.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are submitted online through DCED’s Single Application.
- DCED reviews applications and may request additional documentation.
- Funding decisions depend on fund availability.
- Applicants not selected for funding are notified in writing.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by Council.
- Deadlines and approvals may change.
- Applicants should submit one form per event.
- Requests should include as much detail as possible.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Municipal Assistance Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Municipal Assistance 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 Municipal Assistance Program?
Provides municipal support for local community events. Assistance may include roads, facilities, materials, and funds for eligible requests.
How much funding can be received?
Municipal Assistance Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50 per project.
Who is eligible for the Municipal Assistance Program program?
To be eligible for the Municipal Assistance Program program, you must:
Municipal or county applicant.
Shared service requires multiple municipalities.
Planning projects may be multi-municipal.
What expenses are eligible under Municipal Assistance Program?
Shared service projects between municipalities or counties.
Community planning projects.
Multi-municipal planning initiatives.
Boundary change studies and related outreach.
Transit Revitalization Investment District planning studies.
Who can I contact for more information about the Municipal Assistance Program?
You can contact Municipality of Bayham by email at ra-dced-kcp@pa.gov or by phone at 888-223-6837.
Where is the Municipal Assistance Program available?
The Municipal Assistance Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Municipal Assistance Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Municipal Assistance Program is a Grant and Funding