The Municipality of Port Hope provides financial support to non-profit organizations and registered charities through our annual community grant program. We only accept application requests of $1,000 or more. If you are requesting a smaller amount, you will need to apply for a donation. Review the eligibility requirements and learn how to apply.
Apply for the grant
The 2023 Community Grant program is now closed, as of Friday October 7, 2022. The 2023 Community Grant program will reopen September 2023 in preparation for the 2024 Budget.
Applications are available on or before the first week of September each year.
Application documents |
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Staff are only required to provide Finance Committee application forms completed in full, meeting all application requirements, and legible for the Committee’s consideration each year. As per approved July 5, 2016 Committee minutes, staff were directed to review all applications and any application that is incomplete or does not meet the criteria set out in the Community Grant policy is not to be considered for funding. For a copy of the following documents please contact us:
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Late submissions |
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Applications received on the due date, are considered on time. Any applications received after the due date will be considered late. Please noteComplete applications that are late may be considered for the grant at the discretion of the Finance Committee. Late submissions that are incomplete will not be considered. |
Eligibility
Community grants support non-profit volunteer community organizations and registered charities. To be considered, your organization must:
- Initiate or deliver programs and services to the citizens of Port Hope
- Provide events of Municipal, Provincial or National significance, which could be expected to bring economic, and/or public relations benefit to the Municipality
- Provide programs and services to address any urgent and pressing events and natural disasters (i.e., fire, flood, earthquake)
- Initiate programs or services for individuals, groups or teams who require assistance to participate in recognized regional, provincial, national or international championships
In order to receive the grant, your organization must request funds for:
- General operating and capital expenses including administrative costs and program-related expenses
- Activities/functions generally occurring within the Municipality of Port Hope boundaries
- Programs/activities/functions addressing a community need, responding to an underserviced demand or contributing to the positive image of the Municipality
Requirements |
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Each organization submitting an application is required to provide:
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Restrictions |
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The following restrictions apply:
The Community Grant program isn't intended to provide funding:
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Review process
We will disqualify any applications with a surplus as shown on the income statement of the event or program being hosted. We will provide the remaining applications to Finance Committee for their review. Finance Committee will use the application requirements as conditions when screening each application to distinguish whether the application meets the requirements and should be considered for funding. Staff will work with the Chair and may not bring forward applications if it is determined that they do not meet the requirements stated in the policy.
We will notify you in advance of the scheduled meeting date that your application will be considered by the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee may request that you appear as a delegation to speak on behalf of your application.
We will notify you if you are awarded a community grant following final Council approval of the annual budget.
After receiving a grant
Your organization must acknowledge the support of the Municipality of Port Hope in all advertising, publicity, programs, and signage for all events and programs related to the grant. You may not represent the Municipality of Port Hope as a partner or hold the Municipality responsible for any obligations relating to the grant initiative.