Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands — Community Grants Program

• Proof of not-for-profit and/or charitable status
• Quotations
• Permissions and permits
• Letters of support
• Other supporting documentation such as site plans and maps

Who is eligible?

• Community, not-for-profit, and/or charitable community organizations

Who is not eligible

• Businesses
• Organizations with political affiliations
• Faith-based organizations
• School boards and educational institutions
• Regional, provincial, or national organizations unless they have a local chapter serving Township residents
• Programs within legislative mandates of other governments, including Township departments

Eligible expenses

• Capital projects and associated expenses
• Operating expenses in certain circumstances, such as support for fundraising events or volunteer engagement
• Municipal facility rentals
• Facility user group insurance

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Expenses already incurred
• Accumulated deficits or funding shortfalls
• Costs not in keeping with the spirit of the Grant Allocation Policy, at the discretion of Council

Eligible geographic areas

• The geographical borders of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
• Municipal borders of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands

• Preference is given to organizations that demonstrate community support, efficient use of resources, sound business practices, enhance volunteer knowledge, and develop skills and self-reliance.
• Applications are scored using an Evaluation Matrix with criteria including Project Merit, Community Impact and Involvement, Economic Impact, Sustainability, Organizational Effectiveness, and Other Considerations.
• Scores from the three evaluators are averaged and funding recommendations are made based on the application scores.

• Submit the application using the online form on the Township website.
• You may also download a PDF application form and submit it by email to directorcbs@townshipleeds.on.ca.
• Alternatively, the application may be delivered in person or by mail to the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, 1233 Prince Street, Lansdowne K0E 1L0, Attn: Director of Community and Business Services.
• Applications and supporting documentation must be completed and submitted in full before the grant deadline.

• All applications are reviewed by the Evaluation Advisory Team for compliance with the eligibility criteria.
• Incomplete forms will not be considered.
• Scores from the three evaluators are averaged and funding recommendations are made based on the application scores.
• Applications are forwarded as a Staff Report to Committee of the Whole for recommendation to Council.
• Applicants are notified by mail or email.
• Successful applicants may be invited to attend a meeting of Council for a cheque presentation.
• Successful organizations must report outcomes and financial spending details by March 31st of each year, with invoices or other proof of payment required.

• There are two intake periods each year: April and September.
• Applications must be submitted before 4:30pm on the deadline date.
• Successful applicants may be invited to attend a meeting of Council for a cheque presentation.
• A hold back of 10% may be applied until the Final Report is received.