Community Recreation and Culture Grant Application 2025-2026

Confirm you are a Collingwood-based not-for-profit, charitable or volunteer Organization or Group (condition of eligibility)

Yes

Registered charitable number (if applicable)

Confirm that your organization supports the community by providing opportunities for all persons to participate in arts, culture, recreation, sport and health and well-being activities.

Yes

Confirm that the Project for which you are seeking funds is non-denominational in nature (condition of eligibility)

Organization or Group Name

Primary Contact First Name

Primary Contact Last Name

Primary Contact Email

Primary Contact Phone

Alternate Contact First Name

Alternate Contact Last Name

Alternate Contact Phone

Alternate Contact Email

Organization or Group full mailing address with postal code

Address

Suite

City

Province

Postal Code

Organization or Group Website

Organization or Group Social Media

Support Document Attachment: A complete list of your organization’s Coordinating Committee or Board of Directors, including names, position title (where applicable) and contact email addresses.

If you are having difficulty uploading the file, please send separately prior to the deadline to grants@collingwood.ca.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx.
20 MB limit per form.

Describe the Vision/Mission of your Organization and how it (the Applicant) aligns with all of the Grant eligibility requirements.

Applicants must meet all of the following eligibility requirements: Collingwood-based, not-for-profit, charitable, or volunteer-based organizations; Supports the community by providing opportunities for all persons to participate in arts, culture, recreation, sport and health and well-being activities. The degree to which applicants meet the requirements below will be weighed to form part of the evaluation: Meets Grant Criteria (see listing on main grant webpage); Financially responsible and in good standing with the Town; Capable of initiating and managing the proposed project; Demonstrates an inclusive and accessible organization that supports diversity and equity, in alignment with the Town of Collingwood Inclusivity Statement: The Town of Collingwood is committed to building an inclusive and accessible environment where all members of the community feel valued, respected, and supported. The CRCG program is committed to using public funds to support initiatives that treat all members of our community with dignity and fairness and in no way limit individual rights and activities.

Tell us how your Organization is capable of undertaking the proposed Project.

Please outline and describe the Project for which you are seeking funding.

Describe how your Project supports at least one of the specific CRC Grant Criteria.

How does your Project meet the needs of the community?

How are the perspectives of your potential participants considered in how you have designed your Project and how it is going to be delivered?

List three outcomes for your Project that if met, will indicate success. How will you collect this information?

How will this Project further your Organization's goals?

What support does your Project have from other funders or partners and how will this strengthen the Project?

Support Document Attachment: Two (2) letters/emails from other funders, sponsors or community partners that describes their support for the project for which you are seeking funding.

Please put together in one file. If you are having difficulty uploading, please send your attachments separately prior to the deadline to grants@collingwood.ca.
One file only.
5 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx.
20 MB limit per form.

What work is being done within your Organization (the Applicant) to support inclusion?

This includes ensuring programs and services are accessible to all regardless of age, income level, culture, gender, ability. Examples may include but are not limited to: Developing equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) policies or procedures; Delivering EDI staff training; Building diversity within board/committee structures; Communicating to diverse audiences about your programs.

Please indicate specifically if you are applying for a Financial Grant, In-Kind Facility Grant or both.

Financial Grant

In-Kind Grant

Both

You may only apply for one Financial Grant and one In-Kind Grant per year.

If you are applying for a Financial Grant, select the amount for which you are applying.

Unsuccessful applicants for $5,000 will not then be considered for $1,500

If you applying for an In-Kind Grant, what is the value of your request?

The value must not exceed $6,000 and must be greater than $500.

Please indicate the Project start date

Please indicate the Project end date

Project timeline

Please provide the start and end time(s) of your Project. If your Project is a recurring program, please provide details.

Where is your Project taking place?

What considerations are included in your Project to support inclusive public participation and how do you promote access for all regardless of age, income level, culture, gender, ability?

Examples may include but are not limited to: Project is designed for different abilities and accommodates needs of participants; Information/communication is provided in a variety of formats and to a broad range of networks; Project has been developed considering the knowledge and perspectives of diverse groups; Supports available including childcare, transportation, accommodation, cost to participate; Project accessible by public transport; Staff and volunteers trained on diversity awareness; Different formats/mediums are used to invite feedback; Identify and use Indigenous Land Acknowledgement; Collaborate or partners with various community groups or organizations to increase participation.

Support Document Attachment: Attach Project budget (using excel template provided on the Grants Webpage).

Please download and use the excel budget template provided on the website. If you are having difficulty uploading, please submit your budget separately prior to the deadline to grants@collingwood.ca. The Town's budget template must be used.
One file only.
6 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx.
20 MB limit per form.