The Town of Deep River continues to believe that community organizations play an essential role in strengthening our community and Council acknowledges this contribution by providing financial support to community organizations and events through the Community Development Grant Program.
Support will be provided each year from the Municipality’s operating budget to qualifying community organizations through an annual application process.
Community Development Grants are intended to provide financial assistance to not-for-profit community organizations that offer direct projects, events, or services that enhance the quality of life for the residents of the Town of Deep River. Support is available to activities that support, sustain, promote, inform, educate, celebrate, preserve, and/or provide access to one of the following categories:
• Arts and Culture
• Environment
• Heritage
• Recreation Activities
POLICY- TOWN OF DEEP RIVER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM.
Funding Categories
The different types of grants awarded under the Community Development Grant Program are as identified.
1. Community Project Grant: one-time assistance either as seed funding for the startup of an organization/project, or funds for a short-term undertaking with a start-up and completion date or loan guarantees to assist an organization in acquiring the financial assistance from financial institutions needed to support the construction of the project or support for a specific project.
2. Corporate Grant: operating funding to assist with the general operating expenses of the group, including administrative costs and program-related expenses as well as leadership costs such as coaching, training, and instruction.
3. Special Events Grant: any one-time or first-time event that is of cultural, social, or recreational significance to the community and which may have the participation of more than one organization.
4. Community Events Grant: recurring event that provides some significant benefit to the broad community, and is open to all members of the public.
Grant Budget & Maximum Grant Amounts
The Town of Deep River shall allocate funding to the Community Development Grant Program through the annual operating budget, ensuring financial support to community organizations that contribute to community well-being and align with strategic priorities.
Only one grant request per organization per year will be considered. A maximum of $5,000.00 may be awarded to any eligible organization.
Application Deadline - November 30th, 2024
Community Development Grant Application Form (on-line form)
Community Development Grant Application Form (Printable)
Application Review and Evaluation
All completed applications for the Community Development Grant Program that are received by the November 30th deadline will be reviewed and evaluated by the Community Development Grant Program Evaluation Team, comprised of the Director of Finance/Treasurer, Director of Operations, Recreation Program Coordinator, and Operations Administrative Assistant, leveraging the evaluation matrix provided in Appendix B. This process entails a thorough assessment of each grant application based on the terms of the general and financial criteria and principles outlined in this Policy.
It is the responsibility of the organization to submit a complete application with clear and sufficient information. Incomplete or unclear applications may be denied. The Evaluation Team may, in its sole discretion, schedule a meeting with an organization to discuss matters related to the submitted application.
All grant applicants shall be notified, in writing, of the Evaluation Team’s decision.
Community Development Grant Evaluation Matrix
Feedback
Successful applicants might be required to forward a written description of how the Community Development Grant funds were used and what impact the funds had on the organization’s overall goals and objectives. In the case of funding for specific projects/purposes, the applicant should detail the state of the project/purpose and whether it has been completed. Failure to provide requested feedback may result in the Evaluation Team not considering future applications for funding
