Peel Region Community Investment Program — Core Fund

• Articles of Incorporation or Letters Patent
• Proof of insurance
• YTD financial statements up to at least June
• 2 years of audited financial statements, or a Review Engagement Report, or a Notice to Reader depending on organizational revenue

Who is eligible?

• Not-for-profit organizations in Peel and/or organizations that primarily serve Peel residents
• Organizations mandated to provide human and community services
• Organizations incorporated as a not-for-profit for a minimum of 2 years

Who is not eligible

• Individuals
• For-profit organizations
• Organizations acting in the capacity of a funding body
• Organizations affiliated with a political party or that have a political mandate
• Programs where the federal or provincial government has the primary responsibility for funding, including hospital-based health programs, medical research, arts and cultural programs, formal education and training, and settlement and English language instruction programs

Eligible expenses

• Mandatory employment-related costs and employee benefit plans for eligible core operating positions
• Occupancy costs, including administrative and office space, utilities, hydro and water, internet and telephone bills, and office supplies
• Legal services pertaining only to the core operations and management of the organization
• Financial audit fees
• Insurance

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Costs directly linked to the delivery of a program or service
• Annual fundraising drives or events
• Religious programs, activities, or proselytizing
• Political activities
• Activities completed or costs incurred before approval of the request to the Region of Peel

• Alignment to Core Funding Outcomes
• Alignment to Sector Populations
• Alignment to Serving Priority Populations
• Alignment to Regional Priorities
• Budget Narrative

• Submit the application through GovGrants
• Complete your registration and Service Provider Profile in GovGrants
• Attach the mandatory documents in GovGrants
• Update the Service Provider Profile, including the Equity section, Operations tab, and Authorized Members form
• Submit the application through GovGrants on or before September 21, 2023, by 5 p.m.

• Applications that meet the general eligibility requirements are reviewed by a Fund Review Committee
• The financial assessment is completed by the Regional Finance Team
• All applicants are notified whether their application is approved or declined for funding
• If approved, the email notification includes the confirmed award funding amount
• Further information is provided to sign the contract and activate the award
• Annual financial reconciliation reports and progress reports are required for each funding year