There are two intakes per year: April 1st and October 1st 

In the event this date falls on a weekend, the deadline will be the following Monday

Applications will be ranked on the following criteria:

• Needs assessment, analysis and planned evaluation with measurable targets and outcomes
• Cost-benefit value
• Degree of financial need of applicant / how much self-help
• Demonstration of thorough project plan
• Number of people impacted and how (includes special considerations)
• Financial stability / demonstrate how matching funds / resources / revenue will be raised
• Credible previous management of project / activity / organization
   

A streamlined process makes it easy for applicants to receive information and application forms on the Community Grant Program.

1. Complete and submit the Funding Application prior to the deadline • Download the Form
2. Administration reviews your application for completeness to ensure all required information is correctly entered on the application form and included in the submission.
3. All funding requests are presented to the Grant Funding Advisory Committee to review, rank and make recommendations to Council • You have the option to do a 10-minute question and answer with the Committee.
4. The Funding Committee will present their recommendations to Council for consideration • Council makes the final grant approval decisions.
5. Administration will process approved funding and provide a letter outlining any funding conditions and expectations, as well as final reporting requirements • Projects must be completed within 12 months of the funding approval date.

Any unused portions of the grant must be returned along with the Final Report.  If grant funds were not used for the purpose they were awarded, the applicant will be required to return the funding.