Guelph, Ont., June 17, 2026 – The City of Guelph is excited to share the first round of recipients of the Guelph 200 Grant Program for 2026. $75,000 has been granted to 17 different organizations, community-led groups, and individuals to support and enhance the city’s bicentennial commemorations.
In addition to community-led initiatives funded by Guelph 200 grants, the City identified partnerships with community organizations that will be funded through the 2027 operating budget.
Guelph 200 Grant Recipients – March 2026 Intake
| Recipient | Grant amount |
| A Little Relief | $2,000 |
| Art Gallery of Guelph | $8,000 |
| Dawn Matheson | $2,000 |
| DIYode Community workshop | $4,000 |
| Ed Video Media Arts Centre | $7,000 |
| Edward Butts | $2,000 |
| Elsley Court Victoria Day Committee | $1,000 |
| Faces to Names | $8,000 |
| Finley Janleigh | $2,000 |
| Gone Guelph | $2,000 |
| Guelph and District Multicultural Festival Inc. | $8,000 |
| Guelph Arts Council | $8,000 |
| Guelph Black Heritage Society | $3,500 |
| Guelph Dance | $8,000 |
| Guelph Guild of Storytellers and the North End Harvest Market Community Builders | $1,500 |
| Karen Whylie | $2,000 |
| Out on the Shelf | $6,000 |
Guelph 200 Partnership Agreements
| Organization name | Contribution |
| CFRU 93.3FM Radio Gryphon | Provide recording and editing services for Guelph 200 events and programs. |
| Guelph Chamber Choir | Commission and perform a new choral work for Guelph 200 |
| Guelph Indigenous Community Council | Support Indigenous People’s Day celebrations during Guelph 200 |
About the Guelph 200 Grant Program
The Guelph 200 Grant Program provides one-time funding to not-for-profit and charitable organizations, unincorporated community-led groups, and individuals. The funding supports events, programs and legacy projects that mark the city’s bicentennial. The program is designed to support community-led commemoration, deepen understanding of local history, and help build a positive future through projects that create lasting benefits.
In 2026 and 2027, the program will provide a total of $150,000 to the community, with $75,000 available each year. Not-for-profit and charitable organizations can receive up to $8,000. Unincorporated community-led groups and individuals can receive up to $2,000.
Funding recommendations are made by a subcommittee and reviewed by the Guelph 200 Community Working Group. Final approval is provided by the Deputy CAO of Public Services.
The second round of applications for the Guelph 200 Grant Program will open in November 2026.
In addition to the Grant Program, the City welcomes the opportunity to engage with community partners in a variety of ways to support the development, production, and promotion of Guelph 200 initiatives. These partnerships were recommended by a subcommittee and by the Guelph 200 Community Working Group as projects that have a more global reach in the community or recognize the working group’s initiatives.
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Nicole Neufeld
Supervisor, Guelph 200