Arts and Culture grants should strengthen the arts and culture community within the Township by providing strategic investment to local or regional organizations. The overall goal is to provide support for the creation, presentation, preservation and/or dissemination of arts and culture activities within Severn.
Grants and Funding
Severn is committed to supporting various community organizations and other groups in the municipality, as they provide important programs, activities, services, and events for residents. By providing grants, Council can enable community organizations to fundraise, leverage other funding, and support important volunteer contributions.
Applicants can apply for a grant of $1,500 or less, or a grant of $1,501 or more using one of two grant application forms. Application forms will be made available on this page when the grant submission period opens on August 1.
Grant applications are accepted annually from August 1 to September 30 and are considered as part of the Township's budget process. Grants are no longer accepted outside of the annual budget process
Our Community Grant Policy provides decision making criteria for Council when responding to requests for funding.
Types of grants
Council will consider grants that meet the eligibility requirements outlined in our Community Grants Policy and that fall within the following categories.
Grants can be submitted to
- request one-time assistance for an organization or project
- request funds for a short-term undertaking with a start-up and completion date
Capital projects will not be considered.
Grant applications can be submitted for recurring events that Council deems has some significant benefit to the community and is open to all members of the public.
Examples include:
- parades
- tree lightings
- festivals
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Funding can be requested for new or ongoing initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within Severn.
Applicants can request the use of municipal property, municipal facilities, materials, or resources such as the waiving of rental fees, use of garbage cans for an event, traffic barriers, etc.
Operating funding can be requested that will assist with the general operating expenses of an applicant, including administrative costs and program-related expenses (e.g., website, promotional materials, printing costs, etc.).
Requests will be considered for one-time or first-time events that are of cultural, historical, social, environmental, or recreational significance to the community. Eligible events can include the participation of more than one organization (e.g., Canada 150, one-time dedication event).
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