Community cash grants

The cash grants program is available to organizations that encourage recreation, sports, arts, culture, festivals and neighbourhood participation.

Apply for a grant

Cash grant applications are now open. The submission deadline is Tuesday December 3 at 2:00 p.m.

Refer to the following before submitting your application:

When you're ready, download and complete the below application form. It must be submitted in person to the Community Services counter at city hall.

Download application form (PDF)

Eligibility 

Eligible groups include:

  • volunteer and not-for-profit groups
  • projects that need one-time funding, not capital funding
  • projects that can be completed within one year
  • operating funding requests that include:
    • rent, insurance, supplies and equipment
    • maintenance
    • employee salaries
    • programs and services
    • volunteer recruitment
    • recognition, training and screening

The volunteer grants committee will only consider an application that is complete, fits a funding category, includes all required information and meets the deadline. If you're applying for project funding, you're required to submit a final report before you apply for any future grants.

Neighbourhood grants

Visit our neighbourhoods page for info on other types of grants.