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A maximum of 50 percent of the project budget is eligible to be funded, up to a maximum of $5,000. Application closes on April 3rd, 2024.
The Community and Cultural Grant Program provides annual project funding to community and cultural organizations and individual artists whose projects support a more vibrant Richmond Hill by delivering programs, services, or activities. Applicants may apply for funding to support a specific project.
About the Program
The Community and Cultural Grant Program has two program streams: the Community Project Stream and the Cultural Project Stream.
The Community Project Stream
The community project stream applies to community organizations only. It is a one-time project funding related to a specific program, service, or activity that is of significant benefit to Richmond Hill in terms of economic impact, community responsiveness, and enhancement of the City’s image and quality of life for Richmond Hill residents, in areas such as social services and health, recreation, or the environment.
The Cultural Project Stream
The cultural project stream applies to cultural organizations and individual artists. It is a one-time project funding related to a specific program, service, or activity that is of significant benefit to Richmond Hill in terms of economic impact, community responsiveness, and enhancement of the City’s image and quality of life for Richmond Hill residents in areas such as the performing arts (theatre, dance, music), visual, literary media arts, textile, craft, heritage, and community arts.
Available Funding
A maximum of 50 percent of the project budget is eligible to be funded, up to a maximum of $5,000.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for the grant program,
Community and Cultural Organizations must
Be an incorporated not-for-profit or non-incorporated collective which operates on a not-for-profit basis
Be Richmond Hill-based or be undertaking a project in Richmond Hill
Have a volunteer Board of Directors (incorporated organizations only);
Have an active volunteer base;
Demonstrated operational effectiveness, financial stability, and appropriate level of self-sufficiency; and
Maintained financial records, i.e., board-approved financial statements and audited financial statements.
Individual Artists must be
Be an emerging, mid-career, or established professional artist;
Be a Richmond Hill resident; and
Be conducting a project on a not-for-profit basis.
You can view the complete list of eligibility criteria here.
HOW TO APPLY
For more information on the grant program, guidelines, and FAQs, click the link below to navigate the City of Richmond Hill’s Website, review guidelines, complete the form, and submit your application. The information session for the program takes place on March 12th. You can find out more here.
DEADLINE
Applications for this program are due by April 3rd, 2024.
As always, we will keep you posted on any relevant grant programs and opportunities for small businesses and organizations within the province!
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