Each year, the Town of St. Marys provides financial assistance to local non-profit groups, businesses and property owners through a variety of grant programs. These programs contribute to community improvement by providing funding for recreation and leisure initiatives and helping to restore and maintain the heritage of our Town.
On this page:
- Community Grant Program
- Access to Recreation Grant
Community Grant Program
The Community Grant Program provides funding for programs, projects, activities and events that enrich the community and advance Council’s strategic goals. Council makes all funding decisions based on its approved budget, as well as local needs and priorities.
Completed Community Grant applications must be submitted to the Town by November 30 of the previous year.
Read the Community Grant Policy for information about eligibility and the application process. (Accessible version available upon request).
Complete the Community Grant Application Form to apply for the program.
Information required to complete the application
Before filling out the application, please review the following information that is required to complete the application:
- Total Project/ Program/ Activity Budget
- Percentage of total budget requested (cash grant not to exceed 25%)
- A detailed budget supporting your request:
- Description of the program
- How will the program enhance and enrich St. Marys
- Clearly indicate all costs of your proposed project/program/activity.
- Clearly indicate what costs you plan to use Town Community Grant funds to pay for. Ensure that all costs you plan to use grant funds for are eligible costs as defined within the Community Grant Policy.
- Clearly indicate what in-kind services you are requesting to be provided by the Town.
- Clearly show all sources of funding and revenue for your project/program/activity.
- You must be able to demonstrate that other sources of funding have been pursued. If other grants/donations have not been confirmed, include a note on outstanding fundraising, sponsorship and donation requests to other organizations and grant programs.
- If no other funding sources have been pursued, explain why.
- If your organization received a grant last year, include a summary of how Community Grant funds were spent.
- If your organization did not receive a grant last year, you must submit the most recent financial statement of the organization, or other documentation, to demonstrate your non-profit or charitable status.
- Detailed budget supporting your request
- Summary of where your Community Grant funds were spent
- Most recent financial statement
Contact
Spencer Steckley, Finance Manager/Deputy Treasurer
519-284-2340, ext. 238
Email the Finance Manager/Deputy Treasurer
Access to Recreation Grant
The Access to Recreation Grant provides residents with financial support so they can participate in recreation, leisure, arts and culture programs.
Ways to apply
- Complete the online Access to Recreation Grant form
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Visit the Municipal Operations Centre at 408 James St. S (open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.) to fill out a print application.
Important: You will be required to provide the following supporting documents for everyone 18 years and older in the household:
- Proof of income
- Proof of residency in the Town of St. Marys
- Proof of identification
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
