Arts and Culture grants should strengthen the arts and culture community within the Township by providing strategic investment to local or regional organizations. The overall goal is to provide support for the creation, presentation, preservation and/or dissemination of arts and culture activities within Severn.
Apply now for Severn's annual Community Grant program
Township of Severn offers various grants and funding to community groups, not-for-profits, and charitable organizations that aim to improve the well-being and quality of life for residents of our community. The available grants are based on approved funding by Council during annual budget deliberations.
Applications for our Community Grant program are now being accepted and can be submitted online from August 1 until the deadline of September 30. Grants are no longer accepted outside of the annual budget process.
Types of grants
Council will consider grants that meet the eligibility requirements outlined in our Community Grants Policy and that fall within the following categories.
Grants can be submitted to
- request one-time assistance for an organization or project
- request funds for a short-term undertaking with a start-up and completion date
Capital projects will not be considered.
Grant applications can be submitted for recurring events that Council deems has some significant benefit to the community and is open to all members of the public.
Examples include:
- parades
- tree lightings
- festivals
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Funding can be requested for new or ongoing initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within Severn.
Applicants can request the use of municipal property, municipal facilities, materials, or resources such as the waiving of rental fees, use of garbage cans for an event, traffic barriers, etc.
Operating funding can be requested that will assist with the general operating expenses of an applicant, including administrative costs and program-related expenses (e.g., website, promotional materials, printing costs, etc.).
Requests will be considered for one-time or first-time events that are of cultural, historical, social, environmental, or recreational significance to the community. Eligible events can include the participation of more than one organization (e.g., Canada 150, one-time dedication event).
Application process
Applicants can apply starting August 1 for a grant of $1,500 or less, or a grant of $1,501 or more using one of two online grant application forms.
Applicants must submit a completed grant application and include all required information for their request to be considered.
Grant applications will be evaluated as part of the Township's budget process that takes place in November. The application process is competitive, and Council may receive more applications than there is available funding. Applicants will be notified in December of the decision by Council regarding their grant request.
Please visit our Grants and Funding page to learn more about eligibility, available funding, and to complete the online application.
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