Municipal Grants and Programs

Community Grant - Tier 1: For smaller financial requests with local impact.

The Community Grant - Tier 1 funding can be used to support smaller projects up to $1,000. 

• Eligible organizations can apply multiple times, up to the maximum amount available. For example, an organization can apply for more than one project as long as the total amount of all submissions per organization does not exceed the $1,000 limit. 
• Funds granted to an eligible host organization on behalf of another group will not count toward the host organization’s grant limits.

Community Grant - Tier 2: For larger financial requests that benefit the broader community.

The Community Grant - Tier 2 funding can be used to support larger projects up to $7,500.00. 

• Eligible organizations can apply multiple times, up to the maximum amount available. For example, an organization can apply for more than one project, as long as the total amount of all submissions, per organization, does not exceed the $7,500 limit.  
• Funds granted to an eligible host organization on behalf of another group will not count toward the host organization’s grant limits.

Waterfront Development Projects Grant - Tier 3: For waterfront development projects that must be Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) eligible.

The Waterfront Development Projects Grant - Tier 3 funding can be used to support waterfront development projects up to a maximum of 50% of the project.  

• The project must meet the eligibility criteria of the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF); funding requests will be submitted to the Province by staff for confirmation.

Advertising and Sponsorship Policy

Eligible organizations, community groups, and individuals applying through a host organization may request sponsorship support. All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements in the Policy. Applications are accepted year-round, and each applicant may submit one request per fiscal year. Requests up to 250 dollars may be reviewed by the CAO. Requests over 250 dollars are reviewed by Council at Committee of the Whole meetings.