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2020 Community Grant Allocations

OrganizationHow funds will be used2020 Grant AmountYears of Funding
10 Carden Shared Space (10C)Funding will support small non-profits, member networking, and community learning.$8,0002
Action Read Community Literacy CentreThis grant will help free literacy programs, numeracy and essential skill training for all residents of Guelph.$11,0003
Art Not ShameFunds will facilitate art-making workshops that empower youth to challenge mental health stigma.$5,0001
Big Brothers Big Sisters of GuelphFunding will support mentoring programs, both community and school based through matching volunteers with children.$5,0001
Career Education CouncilFunds will facilitate delivery of career exploration events, workshops, career speakers, skill workshops and an annual job fair.$4,0001
Chalmers Community Services CentreThis grant will provide food, clothing, mending, diapers, small household items, coffee and snacks to members of the community in need.$11,0003
Community of Hearts Lifelong Learning CentreFunding will support curriculum-based programming for people 16+ with developmental exceptionalities to build independence, self-confidence, and be engaged community members.$6,0002
Ed Video Media Arts CentreGrant will be used for operations to provide 24-hour edit suites, workshops, and exhibition programs for new media and ongoing mentorship.$12,0003
Emerge Guelph SustainabilityFunding will support free home energy and water assessments and help residents reduce their environmental impact and save money.$7,0002
Everdale Environmental Learning CentreFunds will support the not-for-profit community teaching farm to grow fresh produce for community partners and engage
the community.
$6,0001
Focus on NatureThis grant will support a connection to nature through the arts for young people in the community. This is done through workshops at elementary schools and a 5-week long camp at the Arboretum.$6,0002
Guelph and District Multicultural Festival inc.Funds will support the free 3-day annual event held in June supporting cultural awareness and inclusion.$10,0003
Guelph Black Heritage SocietyFunding will go towards programming, special events at Heritage Hall, promoting Guelph’s distinctive place in rich Black history.$7,0002
Guelph Chamber ChoirFunds will support sponsoring a choral workshop that will integrate several high school choirs and the Guelph Chamber Choir.$3,0001
Guelph Coalition for Active TransportationThis grant will support the coalition to increase the quality, quantity and safety of active transportation in Guelph.$1,5001
Guelph Comedy FestivalFunding will go towards supporting training of raw and new talent, and a number of comedy performances including the four day Comedy Festival.$3,0002
Guelph Concert BandFunds will support general operating costs, including facility rentals, rehearsal space and performance venues.$3,0001
Guelph Contemporary Dance FestivalThis grant will support the annual Guelph Dance Festival as well as a variety of arts education and community engagement activities.$12,0003
Guelph Creative Arts AssociationFunds will support three annual juried art shows to provide local artists with an opportunity to exhibit their work.$1,2001
Guelph Film Festival (A Festival of Moving Media)This grant will support the festival to be more accessible for the visually impaired by including subtitles and having sign language interpreters for panel discussions.$8,0002
Guelph Jazz FestivalFunding will go towards the Market Square program, including the Friday Night Street Music Party that is going into its third year along with the other weekend festival activities.$12,0003
Guelph Pipe BandFunds will support the development of entry-level players and youth players under 19, and to expand into three bands.$2,0001
Guelph Rugby Football ClubThis grant will fund coach development, recruitment, and retention for transition years.$1,5001
Guelph Symphony OrchestraFunds will go towards six mainstage concerts and youth outreach programs.$9,0001
Guelph Tool LibraryFunding will support a number of on-going projects including the Guelph Tool Library, Backyard Caring Program, Guelph Seed Library, Repair Café Guelph and Urban Sugaring Project.$6,0001
Guelph Youth SingersThis grant will support the celebration of the 30th Anniversary, including three events to connect with diverse communities in Guelph.$2,0001
Guelph Youth Music CentreFunding will support operations to educate, enrich, and foster the development of youth through a number of music and arts programs.$8,0001
Hillside Community Festival of GuelphFunds will go towards two 3-day festivals featuring indie, Indigenous and world music, song-writing courses, educational workshops in Indigenous culture and song-writing, youth showcases.$7,0002
HIV/AIDS Resources & Community Health (ARCH)Funding will enhance ARCH Peer Engagement Program (APEP) to ensure the program can be sustained long term.$7,5001
Immigrant Services Guelph WellingtonFunds will support a number of programs to support the integration of newcomers in Guelph.$10,0003
J.O.E. (Jobs.Opportunities.Enterprise)This grant will support adults with developmental disabilities to gain confidence and community connections that can lead to employment opportunities.$10,0002
Kiwanis Music Festival of GuelphFunds will go towards the Music Festival of Guelph that runs for a month every spring and offers unique opportunity for music students to participate in both competitive and/or non-competitive classes.$3,0001
Michael House Pregnancy and Parenting Support ServicesFunding will support ongoing expenses related to services and shelters young women who are pregnant. Also supporting drop-in programs including meals and donations.$9,0001
Navy League of Canada, Guelph BranchThis grant will support general operations of no cost programs and activities focused on the physical and mental development of youth.$5,0002
Out on the Shelf Inc.Funds will support Guelph Pride events as well as providing a safe space for LGBTQ2I+ resources and to meet.$6,5002
Rainbow Programmes for ChildrenFunds received will be directed to the daily recreation programs. Campers build confidence, support each other and have fun, whatever their abilities.$7,0001
Royal City Musical Productions IncThis grant will support three musical productions in the community.$4,0001
Sanguen Health CentreFunding will go towards the annual operation of the Community Health Van in Guelph to provide a number of outreach and support services.$7,0001
Shelldale Better Futures Grant ApplicationThis grant will support the expansion of current programs that serve families and children in a community hub.$8,5002
Silence:Guelph’s Portal for Adventurous New Sound EventsFunding will go towards diverse musical events and support for local musicians and experimental music.$7,0003
St. John Ambulance Guelph BranchFunds will support the training of volunteers in first aid for events in the community.$2,0001
The Guelph Enabling GardenFunding will go towards free horticultural therapy workshops, gardening activities and volunteering opportunities within a safe and inviting environment.$6,5003
The Guelph Community Health Centre – The SEEDThis grant will support a number of programs and social enterprises that address the causes and effects of food insecurity in Guelph.$5,0001
The Julien ProjectFunds will support the launch of a school rooftop gardening program while continuing current therapeutic horticultural projects with marginalized populations.$4,0002
The Waterloo Wellington Chorus of GLB & Friends Rainbow ChorusFunding will go towards this community chorus that welcomes members of all genders, sexualities, and gender expressions in a number of events and concerts.$2,0001
The West Village Community Development Co-operative LtdThis grant will enhance youth recreational programming through a number of programs, activities, and connections to service providers.$5,0001
Torchlight ServicesThis grant will support the organization to modernize in a number of areas to better support individuals who have various abilities.$8,0001
Transition GuelphFunds will go towards the upgrade of digital content and to support a number of programs including the resilience festival.$2,0001
Welcome Drop-In CentreFunding will support the drop-in centre and a number of programs to support those living on a limited income, precariously housed, and homeless.$11,0003

Total Community Grant for 2020: $307,200