Community groups, not for profits, and charitable organizations can apply for a capital improvement and beautification grant through the Township of Severn if the group would like to undertake a capital project on municipal property. This could include installing new park equipment, purchasing flower baskets, or improving an area accessible to the public.
Application
Please complete the capital improvement and beautification grant application to request funding.
Apply for a capital improvement and beautification grant
You can also print the application and submit it by email or drop it off to the Administration Office located at 1024 Hurlwood Lane in Severn.
Submission deadline
All grant applications are due by September 30 each year.
Eligibility
Any group, not-for-profit, or charitable organization that is undertaking a capital improvement and beautification project on municipal property is eligible to apply.
The following uses and groups are not eligible:
- school, athletic or private group trips, expenses or endeavours
- team uniforms and apparel
- memorials
- fundraising events
- political, religious, or faith organizations
- local ratepayer organizations if the grant is for the sole benefit of private members
Funding requirements
Our Grants Requests Policy outlines the funding requirements for capital improvement grants:
- we offer 50% funding for a capital project to a maximum of $10,000
- any promotional materials or advertising must recognize the contribution of the Township
- funding contribution of the Township must be recognized at the location of the project
- minimum of three quotations is required to submit the application
- a final report providing details of how the funds were spent is to be submitted at the conclusion of the project
- we retain the right to ask for additional information