Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and community groups in eligible regions to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support special events and activities, as well as to improve the current assets of qualified organizations. The goal of the grant is to support groups that contribute to the well-being of residents in the Town of Gravenhurst.
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)
Additional Eligibility Criteria
The following are eligible to apply. Non-profit community groups and organizations that:
1. Offer a service, program or activity that benefits Gravenhurst residents.
2. Demonstrates financial support from other sources e.g. ticket sales, membership fees, Provincial/Federal funding or community donations.
3. Clearly demonstrates the need for the specific request. Each request must identify a specific defined benefit and outcome.
4. Have accountability for public funds and organizational transparency demonstrated in a manner that is satisfactory to the Terence Haight Financial Assistance Committee.
Ineligible for Funding
1. Previous year’s recipients that have not submitted a complete Post-Grant Evaluation Form by the required deadline
2. A request for a grant to fund prior year deficits incurred by the organization.
3. Organizations that are profit-oriented.
4. Applications to support political/religious activities.
5. Travel, accommodation, uniforms, personal equipment, rent (excluding municipal facilities), or debt repayment.
6. Attendance at conferences, workshops or seminars.
7. Purchase of land or buildings.
8. Costs incurred prior to the approval of a grant.
9. Organizations that have outstanding receivables or are part of any ongoing or potential legal matters with the Municipality.
10. Organizations in violation of Town by-laws and operating requirements.
11. Funding requests received after the application deadline.
Pre-Application Information
Completed applications with supporting documentation may be submitted via email or dropped off at Town Hall no later than November 30, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.
Only one request per organization will be considered in a calendar year.
Or hand-deliver to:
Town Hall Tax Counter
Attn: Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program
Town of Gravenhurst
5 Pineridge Gate
Gravenhurst ON, P1P 1Z3
