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Municipal Grant Policy
Support for community-based local initiatives
Funding available
$ 2,500
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Up to $20,000 per year is available to support community-based programs, projects, and events in South Stormont. The program also offers in-kind donations for eligible community initiatives and requires an annual application with supporting documents.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting community-based programs, projects, or events
- Operating community-based programs, projects, or events
- Supporting community-based programs, projects, or events
- Maintaining community-based programs, projects, or events
Documents Needed
- Completed municipal grant application form
- Brief organization history
- Board or committee member list
- Financial Analysis Form or recent financial statements
- In-kind support summary, if requested
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Not-for-profit corporations
- Public organizations
- Private organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations with outstanding balances to the Township
- Organizations that have not complied with prior reporting requirements
- Political organizations or politically affiliated groups
Eligible expenses
- Administration costs, up to 30% of funded event expenditures
- Event and project expenses related to the approved initiative
- In-kind support for approved event needs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Retroactive funding
- Debt repayment
- Charitable donations
- Replacement for other funding sources
Eligible geographic areas
- Township of South Stormont
Selection criteria
- Application completeness and timeliness
- Benefit to South Stormont residents
- Financial stability
- Previous compliance with grant procedures
- Outstanding amounts owed to the Township
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program requirements
- Confirm your organization and project fit the municipal grant policy.
- Prepare the supporting information requested by the Township.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill out the Municipal Grant Application Form in full.
- Attach the required supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit to the Township
- Send the completed application to the Township of South Stormont.
- Use the Township office or the online application form.
- Step 4: Follow up if requested
- Provide any additional information required during review.
- Await notice after the budget process.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Director of Finance or designate and relevant department directors.
- Recommendations are brought to Council for approval.
- Applicants are notified after the budget process.
- Funding is released after the Letter of Agreement is signed and received.
Additional information
- Subject to annual budget approval.
- Only one application per organization per year.
- Applicants must sign a Letter of Agreement before funding is released.
- Unused funds must be returned after the event.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Municipal Grant Policy Program
What is the Municipal Grant Policy?
Up to $20,000 per year is available to support community-based programs, projects, and events in South Stormont. The program also offers in-kind donations for eligible community initiatives and requires an annual application with supporting documents.
How much funding can be received?
Municipal Grant Policy Funds up to $2,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Municipal Grant Policy program?
To be eligible for the Municipal Grant Policy program, you must:
Community-based initiative
South Stormont benefit
Eligible organization type
What expenses are eligible under Municipal Grant Policy?
Starting community-based programs, projects, or events
Operating community-based programs, projects, or events
Supporting community-based programs, projects, or events
Maintaining community-based programs, projects, or events
Who can I contact for more information about the Municipal Grant Policy?
You can contact Township of South Stormont by email at accountsreceivable@southstormont.ca or by phone at 613-534-8889 ext. 227.
Where is the Municipal Grant Policy available?
The Municipal Grant Policy program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Municipal Grant Policy a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Municipal Grant Policy is a Other Support