The Township of Wilmot supports the efforts of many not-for-profit and charitable organizations each year through the Community Grants Program. The program provides funding for projects, activities and events that enrich the community and advance Council’s strategic goals.
There are two types of grants available within the Community Grants Program.
- Operating Grants can be used to support a project, program or event already making an impact in the community or to support growth by building capacity, resilience and sustainability.
- Capital Grants can be used to support the one-time purchase or funding of a physical asset that will be used to help the applicant carry out a program, project or event.
The total amount of funding available each year will be determined by Council through the municipal budget process.
As the number of grant requests may exceed funds available and budget priorities may change from year to year, applicants are not guaranteed funding. A grant approved in any year is not considered a commitment by the Township to continue financial assistance in future years.
We are now accepting applications for 2025 Community Grants. Apply by 4:00 pm on April 30 using the online form.
Who can apply
| Eligible groups/funding requests |
To be eligible for Community Grants funding, organizations must meet all the following requirements:
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| Ineligible groups/funding requests |
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The following groups are not eligible for Community Grants funding:
Community Grants funding requests cannot be used for:
Funds granted under this program are not transferable between projects or groups without prior Council consent and must be used for the specific purposes outlined in Council’s original approval. Note: Council may grant special consideration to entities that do not meet eligibility but are unique in nature and fulfill a specific need in the community. |
When to apply
Applications are currently being accepted and must be submitted by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
No late applications will be considered. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the Township receives completed applications.
How to apply
| Step One: Application form |
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Eligible organizations must fill out the online application form, in full, before the submission deadline. Each question must be answered, and all the requested supporting documentation must be submitted. Incomplete applications may not be considered. The Township reserves the right to contact any organization for information which requires clarification. |
| Step Two: Evaluation |
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The Community Grants Evaluation Team will meet to review all qualified applications and make recommendations to Council based on the following criteria:
Each of these criteria will be given specific weighting, based on their relative importance, and assigned values by the Community Grants Evaluation Team. Based on this evaluation, staff will generate recommendations for approval by Council. The Evaluation Team does not hear delegations. Applications must be clear, concise and complete on their own to facilitate the Evaluation Team’s review. |
| Step Three: Notification |
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All applicants will receive notification of Council’s decision of whether or not their application was successful. |
| Step Four: Payment |
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Following annual Council budget approval, the Township will issue grant payments to the successful applicants. |
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Step Five: Reporting |
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Successful applicants who receive funding from the program must report on how the funding was spent and the impact the funding achieved. Reports must be submitted to the Township by November 30 of the same year for which the grant is awarded. For example, if a grant is awarded in February 2025, the community grant recipient must provide a completed report by November 30, 2025. If the recipient fails to fully complete and submit the report to the Township within the stated time, that organization will not be eligible for future grant funding until such a time that the Township is satisfied that the report has been submitted in full. Reports will be forwarded to Council for review. |
Past Community Grants Recipients
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2023 Recipients |
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2022 Recipients |
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2021 Recipients |
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2020 Recipients |
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2019 Recipients |
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2018 Recipients |
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2017 Recipients |
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