Funding Information

• Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Culture have a budget of $15,000 for Community Program Development grants.

Eligibility Criteria

• Generally, organizations requesting funding will be established non-profit organizations, neighborhood groups or other bodies with experience in organizing programs and managing funds. Groups or individuals that do not fit these criteria have an opportunity to receive funding at the discretion of the Finance and Audit Committee.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate a broad community participation or significant potential audience.
• Applications will be considered on the following criteria:
  • Evidence of benefit to the community.
  • Evidence of financial need by the sponsoring organization.
  • Secured commitment from other funding sources.
  • Evidence of long term viability and sustainability.
  • Demonstration of community support for the project or program as measured by volunteer participation, membership, and/or audience participation.
  • Evidence of competent management and fiscal responsibility (i.e. proven track record, business and marketing plan, sound financial controls and performance).
  • Potential community and/or financial impact (i.e. life experience, jobs created, spending, number of visitor days created and how this information will be tracked).
  • Public recognition of the municipal contribution.
  • Level of program profile and media exposure.

Ineligibility Criteria

• Private or commercial organizations are not eligible.
• Funding for capital expenditures will not be considered.
• Organizations will not be eligible for funding if they have received other funding assistance through the City of Nanaimo for this application.

Application Criteria

• The program fills a void in the community and provides experiential opportunities for participants.
• The program targets specific community benefit and measures the success of the endeavor by using submitted evaluation criteria and tools.
• Preference will be given to programs that will be ongoing and have potential as a good long-term investment for the City and are able to demonstrate a plan to sustain the program in the long-term through fees, alternative funding, and/or partners. This grant is designed specifically to assist community groups to enhance the lives and experiences of fellow residents.
• The program must be sustainable and produce long-term benefit in the community.
• Has potential to offer short-term employment for student youth.
• Preference will be given to new applications. Applications for the same project or program funding in consecutive years will be considered where there is clearly identified change or expansion of the project or program, or, where there is proven need to sustain the program.
• This grant is designed specifically to assist programs, events and festivals that utilize services and facilities within the City of Nanaimo.
• The applicant must adhere to sound standards of corporate governance where applicable.
• Organizations receiving operational funds from the City of Nanaimo will not qualify for Community Program seed funding.

For more information, visit City of Nanaimo.

https://www.nanaimo.ca/your-government/grants/community-program-development-grant