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.
The program is funded through the Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament.
2025 Community Grant Program
Approved funding for 2025 is $40,000.
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Angels with Backpacks |
$1200 |
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Askennonia Senior Centre |
* |
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CLH Foundation |
$4000 |
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Gateway Centre for Learning |
$2000 |
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Georgian Bay Musical Services |
$1300 |
| Georgian Shores Concert Band | $2500 |
| Girl Guides 1st Midland Sparks Unit | $2500 |
| Huronia Transition Homes / Operation Grow | $1500 |
| Midland Lawn Bowling Club | $1100 |
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Midland Pride |
$1000 |
| Midland Small Set Co-op Nursery School | $8000 |
| Navaratri & Diwali Festival | $1750 |
| Quest Art School + Gallery | $3000 |
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Sistema Huronia |
$2500 |
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We Are The Villagers |
$7650 |
* In-kind contribution be made to Askennonia Senior Centre for waived facility rental fees estimated at $1,500.
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.
Previous Grant Program Years
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Funding for the 2024 Program Year was approved in the amount of $40,000.
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| 2023 Grant Program | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Funding for the 2023 Program Year was approved in the amount of $40,000.
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| 2022 Grant Program | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Funding for the 2022 Program Year was approved in the amount of $38,000.
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Frequently asked Questions (FAQs)
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What programs are funded? |
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Funding is provided to the arts, culture, heritage, sports, environment, health, education, social and human services. |
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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? |
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Yes. Successful applicants will have three months to complete an Accountability Form and Final Report. Future funding is contingent on reporting in previous years. |
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Are applicants required to recognize the Town? |
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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. |