About the Grant Program
The foundation of this community-based funding program is to improve the well-being and quality of life of the citizens of Midland. Financial assistance offered through this program is directed toward not-for-profit community-based organizations as well as individuals providing a wide range of programs and services across the community.
2023 Grant Program
Funding for the 2023 Program Year was approved in the amount of $40,000.
| Recipients | Amount |
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| CLH Foundation | $3500 |
| Georgian Bay Food Network | $5000 |
| Georgian Bay Metis Council | $3601 |
| Georgian Bay Musical Services | $3200 |
| Georgian Shores Concert Band | $2300 |
| Huronia Community Foundation | $3000 |
| Midland Civitan Club | $1500 |
| Salvation Army | $5000 |
| Sistema Huronia Music Academy | $1000 |
| United Way Simcoe Muskoka | $5000 |
| Warm and Cozy Children's Charity | $1764 |
| We Are The Villagers | $5135 |
2024 Program Year
More information regarding the 2024 Community Grant Program, coming soon.
Next Steps
The Community Grant Committee (4 members of Council), will meet in the coming weeks to review the combined confidential scoring of all applications and recommend recipients to Council at an upcoming Council meeting (date to be determined).
What applicants need to know:
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The application process is a competitive process.
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There are more grant applications received than available funding.
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Past funding commitments should not be interpreted as a guarantee that future funding requests will be approved.
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Preference is given to new initiatives, but a promising program may receive in its infancy a grant for more than one year if the program is developing successfully and is self-sustaining in the future.
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An established program may receive a grant when it faces a new opportunity for expansion or has encountered unexpected challenges.
Frequently asked Questions (FAQs)
How much funding is available? |
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The Community Grant Program is funded through the Town's Annual Operating Budget. Grant amounts are approved by Council during annual budget deliberations. Total funding for the 2023 program is $40,000. |
What programs are funded? |
| Funding is provided to the arts, culture, heritage, sports, environment, health, education, social and human services. |
What are the funding thresholds? |
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How is eligibility determined? |
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Are applicants required to report about the completed program? |
| Yes. Successful applicants will have three months to complete an Accountability Form and Final Report. Future funding is contingent on reporting in previous years. |
Are applicants required to recognize the Town? |
| Some programs will require recognition of the contributions of the Town of Midland, including use of the Town's logo on promotional materials, plaques for legacy projects, etc. Levels of recognition will be determined by the Committee and applicants will be informed upon notification of their successful application. |