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Municipal Grant Program
Municipal funding for community organizations
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides modest municipal funding to eligible organizations in Mississippi Mills. It supports community events, partnerships, community-use facilities, and applications for provincial or federal grants.
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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 : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
- Culture and Arts
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- One-time start-up support for a new community event or festival
- Sponsorship support for an established community event or festival
- Community projects delivered in partnership with the Municipality
- Support for operating community-use private structures or property
- Support for municipal participation in federal or provincial grant applications
Documents Needed
- Completed Municipal Grant Application Form
- Financial statements from the previous year or event
- Budget for the upcoming fiscal year or event
- Supporting information on evaluation criteria and expected outcomes
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations based in Mississippi Mills
- Registered charities in Mississippi Mills
- Local organizations providing community, recreation, or cultural services
- Organizations seeking support for community events, festivals, or municipal partnerships
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations with political affiliations
- Organizations mainly serving outside Mississippi Mills
- Organizations funded more than 50% by senior levels of government
Eligible expenses
- Start-up costs for a new community event or festival
- Sponsorship support for established community events or festivals
- Operating costs for community-use private structures or property, including taxes and insurance
- Costs tied to municipal participation in federal or provincial grant applications
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel expenses for members
- Uniforms
- Rental fee waivers
- Major capital equipment, renovations, and deficit financing
- Fundraising events and athletic sponsorships
Eligible geographic areas
- Municipality of Mississippi Mills, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed during the Municipality’s annual budget deliberations
- Each application is assessed on its own merit and funding is not guaranteed
- Council may request additional information before making a decision
- Approved organizations must acknowledge municipal support in promotional materials
- Recipients must submit a follow-up report after the project or event
Additional information
- Funding is limited to modest municipal assistance for qualifying organizations.
- Recipients must acknowledge municipal support in promotional materials.
- A post-project report is required after funding is received.
- Unused funds must be returned to the municipality.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Municipal Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Municipal Grant 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 Grant Program?
This program provides modest municipal funding to eligible organizations in Mississippi Mills. It supports community events, partnerships, community-use facilities, and applications for provincial or federal grants.
How much funding can be received?
Municipal Grant Program Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Municipal Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Municipal Grant Program program, you must:
Registered not-for-profit or charity
Based in Mississippi Mills
Provides community services locally
What expenses are eligible under Municipal Grant Program?
One-time start-up support for a new community event or festival
Sponsorship support for an established community event or festival
Community projects delivered in partnership with the Municipality
Support for operating community-use private structures or property
Support for municipal participation in federal or provincial grant applications
Who can I contact for more information about the Municipal Grant Program?
You can contact Municipality of Mississippi Mills or by phone at 613.256.2064.
Where is the Municipal Grant Program available?
The Municipal Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Municipal Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Municipal Grant Program is a Grant and Funding