Canada: Submit Applications for 2021 Operating Grant Program

Deadline: 25-Jun-21

The City of Thunder Bay has announced a call for applications for the 2021 Operating Grant Program.

This program is designed to support a variety of non-profit community, youth, and cultural organizations that have an ongoing presence in Thunder Bay and a track record of providing quality programming and/or services.

Funding Information

Human Rights Grant Oppportunity ($200,000 CAD and $500,000 CAD) for LGBTQ2I Communities

International Funding for Cultural Heritage Preservation Projects

Small Grants to conserve the Forest for Sustainable Development

Joint Call for addressing Human Rights Issues and promoting Peace

Funding Call for NGO Projects that strive to make a Social Impact

Turn your Environmental Project Idea into a Reality with up to €10.000 Grants: Apply Now

USD 1 MILLION Grants for Innovative Solutions to combat Water Scarcity

Climate Fund to alleviate energy poverty in Developing Countries

This Request for Applications is open to strengthening the Economic Development Efforts

Grants for African CSOs to implement activities in SGBV, SRHR, HP, and VAWG

Small Research Grants for the improvement of education

This grant-making trust inviting Charities to help Socially Disadvantaged Groups during COVID-19

Support available for NGOs working on social innovation, inclusiveness and sustainability

Advocacy grants to strengthen the voice of communities and grassroots activists

The maximum total funding available for allocation amongst all Community, Youth & Cultural groups in the Operating Category is $160,000.
The maximum term for this grant is three (3) years.
Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for an Operating Grant, the applicant must:

Have a community, youth, or culture sector focus/mandate.
Be an incorporated non-profit organization or non-incorporated collective which operates on a non-profit basis.
Have a clearly stated purpose and function, as well as be fully responsible for the planning and provision of its services.
Operate from a location in the City of Thunder Bay and carry out programs in this community for the benefit of its people.
Extend its services to the general public in Thunder Bay and accommodate for needs related to: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status and disability, unless to do so would cause undue hardship.
Have an independent and active governing board composed of volunteers, as well as a considerable volunteer component.
Demonstrate need for the requested funding and provide evidence that funds are confirmed/projected from a variety of other sources, e.g. donations/sponsorships, user fees, other government sources.
For more information, visit https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-hall/community-youth-and-cultural-funding.aspx