Grants to Ontario Artists and Nonprofits in Eligible Communities for Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Community, Youth and Cultural Funding Program - Project Grants

Agency

Local

GrantWatch ID#

157587

Funding Source

City of Thunder Bay

Geographic Focus

Canada:Ontario: Thunder Bay;

Important Dates

Deadline: 10/20/23 4:00 PM Receipt

Grant Description

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario individual artists and nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, youth, and community development. Grants may be used to support one-time special activities, training and development programs, and seed funding for new organizations. Organizations must be located in Thunder Bay.

For Community, Youth, and Cultural Organizations, projects may include, but are not limited to:

Special one-time activities carried out as part of an organization’s program for the year, e.g. events, exhibits, performances, specific aspects of festival participation;
Training and development to assist with the upgrading of skills and knowledge of members of an organization in order to improve the performance of that organization for the benefit of the community;
The acquisition of program equipment necessary for the on-going development of the organization – does not include equipment which must be replenished each year, equipment for personal use by of individual members of the organization (e.g. uniform/costume), or equipment which becomes part of the physical plant/structure (e.g. workstations, storage units, lighting, etc.); and
The establishment of a new organization.

For individual artists, projects may include, but are not limited to:

An individual artist or artists working together on the development and creation of a community-based arts or heritage project.
Artists in the community – assistance to help strengthen or revitalize a neighborhood, community or special interest organization, through the application of and participation in the artistic process.

For information about funding criteria, see: https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/recreation/resources/Documents/Recreation-Facilities/CC-Board-Resources/2023-Project-Guidelines--Criteria-accessible.pdf#page=5

Recipient

Additional Eligibility Criteria

Project Applicant Eligibility:
- Community, Youth & Cultural Organizations
- Individual Artists

To be eligible for a Project Grant, organizations must:
- Have a community, youth, or culture sector focus/mandate.
- Be an incorporated non-profit organization or non-incorporated collective which operates on a non-profit basis.
- Have a clearly stated purpose and function and be fully responsible for the planning and provision of its services.
- Operate from a location in the City of Thunder Bay and carry out programs in this community for the benefit of its people.
- Extend its services to the general public and/or Indigenous public in Thunder Bay, and accommodate for needs related to race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, and disability, unless to do so would cause undue hardship.
- Must maintain a clear distinction in programs and budgets between religious activities and community service programs if operating under the auspices of a religious body.
- Have an independent, active governing board composed of volunteers and a considerable volunteer component.
- Demonstrate a need for the requested funding and provide evidence that funds are confirmed/projected from a variety of other sources, e.g. donations/sponsorships, user fees, and other government sources.

To be eligible for a Project Grant, an individual artist must:
- Conduct a project on a non-profit basis within Thunder Bay and for the benefit of the community.
- Demonstrate a need for the requested funding and provide evidence that funds are confirmed/projected from other sources, e.g. donations/sponsorships, user fees, other government sources

Ineligible

An organization application may NOT be considered if:
- The organization receives 80% or more of its funding from other government sources.
- The organization possesses an operating surplus in excess of three (3) months of operating expenses.
- The organization acts in the capacity of a funding body for, or makes grants to, any other group or organization that is eligible for funding through this program.
- The request includes capital, deficit, or continuing operating expense funding.
- The applicant is in default to the City due to failure to account satisfactorily for previous grants or to refund grant overpayments.
- The organization’s programs/services primarily benefit organization members as opposed to the general public, e.g. clubs, and professional associations.
- The organization is already funded by the Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program in the Sustaining or Operating category.

An artist's application may NOT be considered if:
- The project is funded 80% or more by other government sources.
- The artist(s) intends to act in the capacity of a funding body for, or makes grants to, any other group, organization or individual as part of the project.
- The project’s activities primarily benefit the individual applicant (eg. to create a piece of work that will generate profit for the artist and/or is not community-based)
- The request includes capital or deficit funding.
- The applicant is in default to the City due to failure to account satisfactorily for previous grants or to refund Grant overpayments.

No funds will be provided for activities started or items purchased prior to notification of grant approval. The City will not contribute to funding shortfalls resulting from projects of any kind which were undertaken without prior approval from the City.

Pre-Application Information

Deadline for funding for Fall/Winter 2023 and Spring 2024 projects:
- Spring intake: Friday, March 24, 2023
- Fall intake: Friday, October 20, 2023

Applications will be considered only if they are submitted before:
a) The event or activity occurs and any eligible costs associated with the project are incurred; or
b) The items to be purchased are ordered.

Estimated Size of Grant

Maximum request: $10,000

Term of Contract

The maximum term for this grant is one year. The same activity will not be supported from year to year.

Contact Information

Please submit your grant application and supporting documentation via email to grants@thunderbay.ca.

You may also mail a hard copy to:
Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program
Recreation & Culture Division, City of Thunder Bay
Victoriaville Civic Centre - Main Floor
111 Syndicate Ave. S.
Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S4

Phone: (807) 632-2485

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