Community Grant Program

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 Program Year - Now Open

Funding for the 2023 Program Year was approved in the amount of $40,000.

Deadline for 2023 Applications

The deadline to submit applications for the 2023 program year is Friday April 28, 2023. Submit your application to grants@midland.ca.

What applicants need to know:

The application process is a competitive process.
There are more grant applications received than available funding.
Past funding commitments should not be interpreted as a guarantee that future funding requests will be approved.

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.
An established program may receive a grant when it faces a new opportunity for expansion or has encountered unexpected challenges.

Forms and Policy

2023 Grant Application Form

2023 Grant Reporting Form

Community Grant Program Policy

Frequently asked Questions (FAQs)

How much funding is available?

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 to be announced.

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?

Up to $10,000 - formal application.
More than $10,000 - formal application, plus applicant's previous year's financial statements. Applicants may also be required to make a presentation to the Committee.

How is eligibility determined?

Eligible programs include those in the arts, culture, heritage, sports, environment, health, education, social and human services.
Programs must be inclusive, open and accessible.
Programs must be open to the public and of benefit to the Town in general.
Programs of a broader regional nature should demonstrate efforts in seeking funding from other benefiting communities.
One request per applicant unless there is a partnership or co-program delivery.

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.