Grant Opportunities-24 April 2023

Vectors Group is pleased to share current grant opportunities with your organization.?Review them with your team to see which fits your mission and projects well.

Grant: Community Action Grant.

Funder and geography: MLSE Foundation - Canada: Ontario.

Who can apply:

• Governed by the Income Tax Act, MLSE Foundation is only able to grant funds to organizations that are classified as a Qualified Donee by the Canadian Revenue Agency as follows:

> a registered charity

> a registered Ontario amateur athletic association

> a registered housing corporation in Ontario

> a registered Ontario municipality

> Metis, Inuit, or First Nation community/Band

> Organizations that do NOT have Qualified Donee status are still eligible to apply in partnership with a

> Trusted Organization who has Qualified Donee Status.

• Organizations based and performing services in Ontario

Funding Amount:

Estimated Total Program Funding: $500,000

Grant Amounts: $20,000, $30,000, $40,000, $50,000. Apply for what is needed. There is no preference given to the amount requested.

Grant objectives:

• The Foundations support project proposals that align with one of the four areas of impact: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Ready For School, Ready for Work, and serve youth aged 6-29 who face barriers.

MLSE Foundation prioritizes the following demographics:

• Black youth
• First Nations, Inuit, and Metis youth
• Newcomers/Refugee youth
• Girl-identified youth (in the case of gender-specific programming)
• 2SLGBTQ+ Identified youth
• Youth who face socioeconomic barriers
• Youth who identify as having a disability, intellectual or physical.

Deadline:

• Expressions of Interest Open: January 2, 2023
• Deadline for Expression of Interest: March 9, 2023, by 5:00 pm ET
• Shortlist notified: April 5, 2023
• Deadline for Full Applications (if shortlisted): April 23, 2023, 5:00 pm ET
• Final Decisions: June 2, 2023

Grant: Strategic Initiatives – Canada Cultural Investment Fund

Funder and Geography: Canadian Heritage

Who can apply:

To be eligible for funding, your organization must be:

a not-for-profit organization, association, institution, or foundation incorporated under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act or equivalent provincial or territorial legislation, or equivalent Indigenous peoples' institution or organization, including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Non-Status Indians:

• administered by an active board of directors or equivalent Indigenous governing body working continuously for three years prior to the application date;
• with a mandate related to the arts or heritage sector as outlined in its mandate statement; and
• with activities and programs that include the arts or heritage sector;

A post-secondary education institution;

A heritage organization governed by a provincial, territorial, or municipal government with distinct objectives, programs, and budgets related to the arts or heritage.

Grant objectives:

The Canada Cultural Investment Fund (CCIF) encourages private sector investment, partnership and sound business practices to help arts and heritage organizations be better rooted and recognized in their communities.

The CCIF program has three components that work together in achieving these objectives: Endowment Incentives; Limited Support to Endangered Arts Organizations; and Strategic Initiatives.

Ultimately, the CCIF helps to create an environment in which Canadians value and invest in arts and heritage organizations.

Eligible expenses:?

Only project-related expenses, which can be of cash and in-kind value, are eligible; these may include:

• pro-rated salaries and wages directly related to the time spent on the project. (Any such claims of salaries and time must be verifiable by an auditor. It is strongly recommended that organizations expecting to claim salaries implement a system to track these costs, such as keeping detailed timesheets);
• consultant fees;
• promotion and marketing;
• technology costs (specialized software, custom programming, etc.);
• translation costs;
• evaluation of project results;
• costs of producing the project audited financial report when the project funding is over $250,000;
• administration expenses of up to 15% of total eligible expenses; and
• travel expenses, which must not exceed the rates permitted for travel on government business.

Deadline

The deadline to submit applications in 2023 is May 12th for projects starting on or after April 1st of the following year, which is April 1, 2024.

When an application deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or statutory holiday, it is extended to the following working day.

Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/cultural-investment-fund/strategic-initiatives/application-guidelines.html

Grant: Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

Funder and Geography: Canadian Heritage

Who can apply:

The following organizations are eligible for funding:

• a not-for-profit arts and/or heritage organization operating in a professional manner, incorporated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, or under the equivalent provincial or territorial legislation
• a not-for-profit organization, incorporated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, or under the equivalent provincial or territorial legislation, that is proposing the development and management of a creative hub
• a provincial/territorial government, a municipal administration, one of their agencies, or an equivalent Indigenous peoples’ institution or organization that has historically demonstrated its support to professional artists or heritage activities, including Indigenous cultural practice in their community

Eligible expenses:?

Only project-related expenses which can be of cash and in-kind value are eligible. These may include:

• salaries and professional fees and expenses, including costs of honoraria (but not for directors);
• recruiting, training, or supporting local volunteers (e.g., childcare, uniforms or transportation);
• performers' and artists' fees and expenses;
• domestic travel for event participants;
• liability insurance (public events funded under the Events component must be covered by liability insurance);
• translation from one official language to another;
• communications, publicity, and promotional material;
• Facility rental, production, and set-up costs.

Grant objectives:

The objectives of the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) are to contribute to:

improved physical conditions for professional arts and heritage-related collaboration, creation, presentation, preservation, and exhibition; and

increased and improved access for Canadians to arts and culture.

Deadline:

There is no established deadline date to submit a funding application under the CCSF, as applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/cultural-spaces-fund/application-guidelines.html

Grant:?Events — Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program.

Funder and geography:?Canadian Heritage and Canada.

Who can apply:

• Canadian not-for-profit organizations, associations, and unincorporated groups of individuals
• Canadian incorporated and unincorporated municipalities and townships with a population of up to 10,000
• Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) not-for-profit organizations

Amount of funding:

Total government assistance cannot exceed 100% of total eligible event-related expenses. Total government assistance includes all levels of government funding: federal, provincial, and municipal.

We can fund up to 100% of the eligible expenses of the event up to a maximum of $100,000.

Grant objectives:

Expected results are that participants and communities will gain knowledge, develop strategies and take action to:

• increase awareness of Canada's cultural diversity;
• increase awareness of issues affecting full participation in society and the economy, related to culture, ethnicity, and/or religion;
• increase capacity within communities to address racism and discrimination.

Deadline:?There is no established deadline date to submit a funding application under the events component of the community support, Multiculturalism, and anti-racism initiatives program, as applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

However, applications must be submitted at least 18 weeks before the proposed event start date.

Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/community-multiculturalism-anti-racism/events.html

Grant: ?Community Economic Development and Diversification.

Funder and Geography: FedDev Ontario

Who can apply:

To be considered eligible for this Stream, an applicant must be located in southern Ontario.

Applicants located within or in proximity to large metropolitan areas may be eligible to apply under Stream 1 or Stream 2. See guidelines for additional details.

A. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations?that support community economic development and/or diversification. They may include:

B. B. Eligible applicants have legally incorporated businesses, including Indigenous-owned businesses

Funding Amount:?

The Community Economic Development and Diversification stream will normally target investments that range from $250,000 to $5,000,000 per project.

Not-For-Profit Organizations: Applicants are normally eligible to receive up to 50 percent of eligible and supported project costs. On an exceptional basis, FedDev Ontario may consider projects eligible for up to 100 percent of eligible and supported project costs.

Incorporated Businesses: Applicants are eligible to receive up to 50 percent of eligible and supported project costs.

Indigenous-owned Businesses: Applicants are normally eligible to receive up to 50 percent of eligible and supported project costs.

Grant objectives: The Community Economic Development and Diversification Stream aims to develop, diversify and transform local economies by promoting small business development, community innovation, and strategic collaborations.

Through this Stream, FedDev Ontario seeks to enable communities to leverage their economic strengths and unique assets to:

Enhance business attraction, investment, retention, and employment opportunities in southern Ontario communities.

Develop and expand collaborative efforts that strengthen regional competitiveness.

Support regional businesses, hubs, and communities with the goal of economic diversification, integration, and transformation.

Deadline: The application process for each stream is ongoing. There are no submission deadlines. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Note that FedDev Ontario reserves the right to initiate calls for proposals as deemed necessary to encourage applications in priority areas or sectors. Information regarding calls for proposals will be provided on FedDev Ontario’s website.

Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/services/funding/community-economic-development-diversification.html

Grant: 2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund

Funder and Geography: Government of Canada, Canada

Who can Apply:

To apply, create an account in the?Online Application and Intake System (ONAIS). ?Consult the?ONAIS system user guide ?to find more information on how to create an account. The guide also explains how to complete, submit, and track an application. We recommend that you?review this information before you apply to each call for proposals.?There are instances where we will request more information.?

Funding Amount:?

Two project kinds will be funded:

Stream 1: Incorporated or registered organizations can apply for up to $150,000 in local group funding. Regional, provincial, territorial, interprovincial, and interterritorial organizations cover at least one town or city up to $450,000. The organizations operate in one or more provinces or territories. National organizations that encompass Toronto, Montreal, or Vancouver would qualify as regional for up to $600,000. The organization's actions could affect Canada.

Stream 2: Unincorporated or unregistered organizations can apply for a maximum of up to $25,000. You must first incorporate or register your organization, and then utilize any remaining money for qualified capacity-building initiatives. You cannot ask for an extra 35% for northern or remote areas. Your work plan must involve incorporation or registration.

Grant objectives:

The objective of this call for proposals is to build the capacity of 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations and networks to advance equality across Canada.

Deadline:

Projects should aim to start no earlier than?October 2023?and must end by?March?31,?2026.

The deadline for completed applications is?May 9, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Pacific Time. We will not assess applications submitted after this deadline.

Link: https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/funding/funding-programs/2slgbtqi-plus-community-capacity-fund/eligibility.html

Grant: Advance Brampton Fund

Funder and Geography : BRAMPTON, ONTARIO?

Who can apply

Registered Charities, Incorporated Non-Profits and Unincorporated Non-Profit Groups

Funding Amount:?

Funding to be allocated:?$200,000

Maximum Availble Grant:?Up to $5,000

Grant objectives:? This stream of funding is designed to support new programs, programs with a small budget, or innovative components of existing larger budget programs.

Deadline:

Application Intake:?Open: April 3, 2023 |?Deadline: May 3, 2023 | Announcements: June?2023

https://www.brampton.ca//EN/City-Hall/grants/Pages/Advance-Brampton-Fund.aspx

Here are four ways we can assist your nonprofit organization successfully!

? Grant Writing - Funding diversification.

? Risk Management.

??Strategic Evaluation, Planning, and Implementation.

? Organizational Training and Professional Development.

Please follow?Vectors Group ?and?Vectors Institute ?to learn how our services can support your nonprofit organization, charity, or social enterprise.