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Town of New Tecumseth — Community Grant Program
Funding for community projects and local organizations
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- Funding available
- $ 25,000
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Town of New Tecumseth Community Grant Program supports not-for-profit organizations and collaborative groups that contribute to community life. It offers funding for community fee waivers, events, arts, culture, and tourism initiatives, with a maximum of $25,000 per grant category.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $25,000
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts, Sports, Other Recreation and Social Clubs, Social Services, Economic, Social and Community Development, Children and Youth Organizations
- Target groups
- General public, Artists / creatives, Nonprofits / charities
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Local
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Community groups with eligible projects under the program categories
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations
- Universities, colleges, schools, and their affiliated groups
- Organizations in the social service sector funded by other levels of government
- Organizations not in good financial or reputational standing with the Town
Eligible expenses
- Town user fees for space rental, equipment, or supplies
- Initial startup costs for community events
- Equipment, materials, and supplies for eligible projects
- Operating support for significant cultural facilities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Transportation expenses
- Legal expenses
- Loans or previous deficits
- Conference, workshop, or training fees
- Activities that are religious, political, discriminatory, or advocacy-based
Eligible geographic areas
- Town of New Tecumseth
Activities funded
- Community services, programs, and projects that support local quality of life
- Community celebrations, festivals, and special events
- Arts, culture, and tourism initiatives, including educational programs and outreach
- Operation of significant cultural facilities that provide core services to the community
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the Town’s prescribed application form.
- Gather all required supporting documents.
- Step 2: Submit by the deadline
- Send the completed application to the Town before the stated deadline.
- Ensure the application is complete, signed, accurate, and legible.
- Step 3: Committee review
- The Community Grant Program Committee reviews the application for completeness and eligibility.
- The Committee evaluates applications and prepares funding recommendations.
- Step 4: Council approval and notification
- Council ratifies the recommendations.
- Successful applicants receive written notification of the approved amount and funding conditions.
Documents Needed
- Financial and bank statements for the previous two years
- Proposed budget for the current operating year
- Organization description and statement of purpose
- List of volunteer board or executive members
- Report on how previous Town grant funds were used
Selection criteria
- Alignment with municipal strategic goals and priorities
- Community impact and number of people benefited
- Feasibility, sustainability, and measurable outcomes
- Innovation, collaboration, and community reach
- Financial need and the organization’s ability to manage the project successfully
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are received, date-stamped, and reviewed by the Community Grant Program Committee
- Applications are assessed for completeness, eligibility, and alignment with the program criteria
- The Committee recommends allocations to Council for approval
- Successful applicants receive written notice of the approved amount, conditions, and agreement requirements
- Funding decisions are ratified by Council
Additional information
- Applicants may apply in only one eligible category per year.
- Organizations with a non-designated surplus or reserve may see the amount deducted from the grant considered.
- No deputations are allowed during the application-to-evaluation period.
- Successful applicants receive written notification of the approved amount and any funding conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Town of New Tecumseth — Community Grant Program Program
What is the Town of New Tecumseth — Community Grant Program?
The Town of New Tecumseth Community Grant Program supports not-for-profit organizations and collaborative groups that contribute to community life. It offers funding for community fee waivers, events, arts, culture, and tourism initiatives, with a maximum of $25,000 per grant category.
How much funding can be received?
Town of New Tecumseth — Community Grant Program Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Town of New Tecumseth — Community Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Town of New Tecumseth — Community Grant Program program, you must:
Registered charity or not-for-profit
Aligned with program categories
Demonstrated capacity to deliver
What expenses are eligible under Town of New Tecumseth — Community Grant Program?
Town user fees for space rental, equipment, or supplies
Initial startup costs for community events
Equipment, materials, and supplies for eligible projects
Operating support for significant cultural facilities
Where is the Town of New Tecumseth — Community Grant Program available?
The Town of New Tecumseth — Community Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Town of New Tecumseth — Community Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Town of New Tecumseth — Community Grant Program is a Grant and Funding