Eligible Projects

The grant supports projects that create a lasting impact and contribute to long-term sustainability, inclusivity, and/or prosperity. Projects must have a long-term impact in the years to come and a plan to sustain that impact. Examples include but are not limited to:

• Investments that enable arts and culture activities;
• Restoration, protection or enhancement of natural resources;
• Community art, education, or heritage installations;
• Projects that increase community engagement and vitality;
• Initiatives that reduce carbon emissions or make it easier for others to do so.

Applicants are encouraged to keep the legacy aims of the program in mind. For example, funds could be used to purchase a stage or equipment to allow for community performances for years to come, but support for a single event would not be eligible. For projects like that, please see the Community Futures Grenville Initiative. The same applicant is eligible to receive funding for both programs in the same fiscal year.

Ineligible Projects

• Projects that benefit a single business;
• Projects for the purpose of attaining compliance with existing legislation;
• Projects that do not create a lasting impact;
• Projects with a primary impact outside of Grenville County.

Eligible Costs

• Must directly relate to the project activities;
• Can be capital or non-capital costs.

Ineligible Costs

• Wages of current staff;
• Costs of core operations;
• Operating costs of ongoing operations (including basic websites);
• Leasehold improvements, construction, repairs.

Eligible Applicants

• Businesses located in Grenville County;
• Incorporated not for profit organizations operating within Grenville County;
• Business Improvement Areas located in Grenville County;
• Municipalities located within or comprising Grenville County.

Submitting an Application

Applicants must provide a completed and signed application that includes:

• project description;
• timeline;
• cashflow projection and project budget;
• copy of a motion by applicant's board / council to enter into the project agreement if approved (not for business applicants);
• any other documentation as requested by CF Grenville.

Applications will be accepted until June 2, 2025 at 4:00pm. Project approvals will be completed and applicants notified by June 20, 2025. Projects must be completed with all costs paid by March 31, 2026.

All approved projects will require the ultimate recipient to be contracted under a third-party agreement. The agreement will clearly identify the project statement of work and requirements of the ultimate recipient.

Selection Process

• Applications will be assessed according to a competitive process.
• Applicants will be notified of the status of their application by June 20, 2025.
• Applications will be scored according to the following criteria:

Mandatory Eligibility Criteria (must be met in order to qualify)

1. Applicant is a business, municipality, Business Improvement Area or not-for-profit organization, located in and/or conducting activities in Augusta, Edwardsburg/Cardinal, North Grenville and/or Prescott.
2. Project is to be completed and all CF Grenville funds expended by March 31, 2026.
3. Application form is signed by the proper authority of the organization.
4. Project is incremental (new or enhanced initiatives, not related to the core operations of the organization).

Project Evaluation Criteria

1. Project will create a legacy in years to come, demonstrating clear impact on long-term community prosperity, inclusiveness and/or sustainability.
2. Project delivers good value for the investment requested. Although matching funds are not required, projects that are able to leverage CF Grenville’s investment with other resources will be evaluated favourably.
3. Project costs are reasonable and relate directly to the eligible project activities; project work plan and budget are sound.
4. Active partnerships are present. This may include cash and in-kind contributions from other partners, as well as letters of support.
5. Applicant has committed to the project to a degree that is deemed reasonable in relation to the applicant's resources and the funding requirements of this project and has demonstrated the ability to successfully complete the project by March 31, 2026.
6. CF Grenville funding is necessary for the project to be successfully implemented or to amplify its impact.

SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

1. Proof of legal name, business registration, and if incorporated, a copy of Articles of Incorporation (not required for municipalities).
2. Financial Statements for the most recent fiscal year-end (not required for municipalities).
3. Interim Financial Statements, if the fiscal year-end statements are dated more than five months ago (not required for municipalities).
4. Terms of Reference for consultants, if applicable.
5. Consultant / Supplier Quotations, if applicable (must be provided prior to final execution of Contribution Agreement).
6. Evidence of Community Support (Letters of Support, Municipal Council Motions of Support, financial contributions from other partners, etc.).
7. Other supplementary documentation requested by CF Grenville, if applicable.