Community Grants

The Municipality of West Grey offers grants to community organizations that provide services in the areas of recreation, arts and culture, environmental sustainability, or any other area deemed beneficial to the Municipality by Council.

Policy Information 

The Municipality of West Grey values the significant contributions made by community organizations in enhancing the quality of life for residents. By offering grant funding, the Municipality demonstrates its commitment to supporting groups that provide meaningful programs, services, and events for the benefit of the community.

This grant program is designed to assist non-profit organizations and groups that operate within or serve the Municipality of West Grey. Grants can support any initiative considered to be in the public interest, including, but not limited to, areas such as recreation, arts and culture, environmental efforts, and other community-enriching activities.

Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible for a community grant, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Non-Profit Status: the organization must operate as a non-profit entity and be able to confirm this status to the Municipality’s satisfaction. Registration as a non-profit is not required, but the organization must demonstrate that the service, program, or activity for which funding is requested is not-for-profit in nature.

• Funding Categories: applications must align with one of the funding categories outlined in the Community Grants Policy.

• Application Form: applicants must complete the Community Grant Application Form in full. Completed forms should be emailed to the Director of Finance/Treasurer.

• Financial Support: applicants must show that they have sought or are receiving other sources of financial support. Grants are intended to supplement, not replace, primary funding sources.

Eligible and Ineligible Projects

• Eligible Projects: grants can fund a variety of community-focused initiatives in areas such as recreation, arts, culture, environmental programs, and other activities that benefit the Municipality.

• Ineligible Projects: certain projects may not be eligible for funding based on the municipality’s guidelines. Please refer to the full Community Grants Policy for more details.

Application Process

• Application Period: the annual application period opens on the first Monday of September. All applications must be submitted by January 31 each year. Applications submitted after this date will be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to available funding.

• Application Submission: it is the applicant’s responsibility to submit a complete application with clear and detailed information. Incomplete or unclear applications will not be considered.

• Submission: applications can be completed online or submitted via email to Director of Finance/Treasurer. 

Approval Process

• Budget Allocation: each year, Council will allocate a set amount of funding for community grants as part of the Municipal budget process. Grants will be distributed after the budget has been approved.

• Application Review: Council will assess each application based on several factors, including the project's need, cost-effectiveness, financial viability, contribution to the community’s quality of life, and the level of community involvement.

• Notification: once the budget is approved and applications reviewed, the Finance Department will notify all applicants of Council’s decision.