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Municipal Grants Program
Municipal funding for community organizations
Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Cornwall, Leamington, Ontario, Canada
Overview
F11 – Municipal Grants Program Policy Guidelines provides municipal grant support for eligible community organizations in Leamington. It funds community initiatives and in-kind assistance, with applications submitted electronically through the Municipality’s Finance and Business Services Department.
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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 : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Cornwall, Leamington
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Grant-making Foundations
Target groups
- General public
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community projects, programs, and events
- Public initiatives that improve community well-being
- In-kind municipal support initiatives
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting documents listed in the application
- Prior years financial statements, for community partner donations
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Community groups
Eligible expenses
- Financial assistance for approved community initiatives
- In-kind assistance through municipal property, facilities, materials, or resources
- Funding for the specific purpose stated in the application
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications submitted late or incomplete
- Initiatives that have been reviewed and denied twice
- Funding requested for purposes outside the approved initiative
Eligible geographic areas
- Municipality of Leamington
Selection criteria
- Community benefit and scale
- Inclusivity and direct or indirect benefits
- Soundness of the business plan and financial stability
- Importance of the Municipality’s contribution
- Ability to measure success
How to apply
- Step 1: Check the application period
- Review the annual timeline posted on the Municipality’s website.
- Step 2: Complete the electronic application
- Fill out the online application form.
- Attach the documents required by the form.
- Step 3: Submit to Finance and Business Services
- Send the completed application electronically to the Municipality.
- Step 4: Await review and notification
- The Committee reviews the application and makes a recommendation to Council.
- Applicants are notified of the decision.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Municipal Grants Review Committee.
- The Committee recommends applications to Council for eligibility and approval.
- Council makes the final decision.
- Applicants are notified of the decision.
- Approved applicants are contacted by Finance and Business Services when payment is available.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted electronically.
- Application dates are published on the City’s website.
- Grant decisions are final.
- Approved organizations must sign a Letter of Agreement before payment.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Municipal Grants Program Program
What is the Municipal Grants Program?
F11 – Municipal Grants Program Policy Guidelines provides municipal grant support for eligible community organizations in Leamington. It funds community initiatives and in-kind assistance, with applications submitted electronically through the Municipality’s Finance and Business Services Department.
How much funding can be received?
Municipal Grants Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Municipal Grants Program program?
To be eligible for the Municipal Grants Program program, you must:
Non-profit or not-for-profit organizations
Community benefit required
Electronic application submission
What expenses are eligible under Municipal Grants Program?
Community projects, programs, and events
Public initiatives that improve community well-being
In-kind municipal support initiatives
Who can I contact for more information about the Municipal Grants Program?
You can contact Municipality of Leamington by email at finance@cornwall.ca or by phone at 613-930-2787 ext.2308.
Where is the Municipal Grants Program available?
The Municipal Grants Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Municipal Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Municipal Grants Program is a Grant and Funding