The intention of a Community Impact Grant is to provide one-time support for the purchase of tangible assets* that will help registered charitable and non-profit organizations facilitate ongoing operations or enhance their ability to provide relevant programs and services.
Spring 2022 Community Impact Grant Applications are Closed. Please check back in Fall, 2022.
Please note:
- *Tangible assets will continuously provide an impact and fulfill the need outlined in each organization’s application; consider items you can see and touch as part of program delivery.
- Award Limit: Total funds distributed through this program are fully dependent upon funds received and the number of eligible applicants.
- Application Deadline for Spring, 2022 has passed. Please check back in Fall, 2022.
Examples of eligible expenses:
- Computers or related equipment accessories
- Equipment necessary for the preparation and/or storage of program-related items (e.g. freezer)
- Equipment or supplies for the delivery of programs
- Program administrative supplies
- Capital assets
Examples of non-eligible expenses:
- Staff salaries or ongoing operational expenses
- Facility rentals or marketing materials
- Craft supplies or food
- Deficit funding
- Event sponsorship and fundraising events
- Projects that duplicate services
- Flow through funding (a project that intends to fund a third party)
Examples of Community Impact Grant Recipients:
- MADD Cobequid – Fatal Vision supplies
- Slate Youth Centre – furniture; button maker
- Victoria Order of Nurses – Portable keyboard