Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations for activities in the sectors of parks and forestry, the environment, and recreation and sports activities in eligible locations. Certain applicants are required to attend an informational webinar prior to applying. Funding is intended for operating expenses and project activities to improve the quality of life for local residents. Eligible projects must be based in Mississauga.

The Community Grant Program provides annual and multi-year grants to Mississauga-based, not-for-profit community groups to deliver programs and services that keep Mississauga residents active, healthy and engaged in their communities. The program aligns with the strategic priorities of the Recreation Division and Parks, Forestry and Environment Division, including the Recreation Master Plan, Older Adult Plan for Recreation, Youth Plan for Recreation, Urban Agriculture Strategy, Parks and Forestry Master Plan, Climate Change Action Plan, and contributes to advancing the City’s strategic priorities; Move, Belong, Connect, Prosper and Green. 

Two funding streams are available:

• Annual Community Grants provide funds to support operating or program-related expenses for organizations and initiatives that extend the variety and choice of community programs and services for Mississauga residents and can be delivered successfully within the scope of one calendar year.
• Multi-Year Community Grants contribute to the sustainability of organizations by providing support for core operating expenses. They are available by invitation only. Organizations invited to apply for a multi-year grant must demonstrate the return on investment (ROI) from previous grants and provide clearly defined and quantifiable organizational targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for their proposed multi-year grant.