| Organization | How funds will be used | 2021 Grant Amount | Years of Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Carden Shared Space (10C) (Organization may have adapted program(s) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic) | Funding will support small non-profits and member networking and community learning. | $8,000 | 1 |
| Action Read Community Literacy Centre (Organization may have adapted program(s) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic) | This grant will help free literacy programs, numeracy & essential skill training for all residents of Guelph. | $11,000 | 2 |
| Art Not Shame | Funding will provide facilitated, multi-arts workshops and creative facilitation training to youth/adults ages 16+ | $6,500 | 1 |
| Chalmers Community Services Centre (Organization may have adapted program(s) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic) | This grant will provide food, clothing, mending, diapers, small household items, coffee and snacks to members of the community in need. | $11,000 | 2 |
| Child Witness Centre | Funding will ensure victimized young people and their families in Guelph receive trauma-informed support through the criminal court process. | $2,000 | 1 |
| Community of Hearts Lifelong Learning Centre (Organization may have adapted program(s) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic) | Funding will support curriculum based programming for people 16+ with developmental exceptionalities to build independence, self-confidence, and be engaged community members. | $6,000 | 1 |
| Diyode Makers Club | Grant will support a shared Makerspace/workshop that includes tools and equipment that can be borrowed by individuals and artists. | $6,000 | 1 |
| Ed Video Media Arts Centre (Organization may have adapted program(s) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic) | Grant will be used for operations to provide 24 hour edit suites, workshops, and exhibition programs for new media and ongoing mentorship. | $12,000 | 2 |
| Emerge Guelph Sustainability (Organization may have adapted program(s) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic) | Funding will support free home energy and water assessments and help residents reduce their environmental impact and save money. | $7,000 | 1 |
| Everdale | Funding will develop the Good Food Project and the Team Building program. | $6,500 | 1 |
| Focus on Nature (Organization may have adapted program(s) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic) | This 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 5 week long camps at the Arboretum. | $6,000 | 1 |
| Guelph and District Multicultural Festival Inc. (Organization may have adapted program(s) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic) | Funds will support the free 3 day annual event held in June supporting cultural awareness and inclusion. | $10,000 | 2 |
| Guelph Black Heritage Society (Organization may have adapted program(s) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic) | Funding will go towards programing, special events at Heritage Hall, and promoting Guelph’s distinctive place in rich Black history. | $7,000 | 2 |
| Guelph Chamber Choir | Funding will support four concerts by a highly skilled choir and guest artists. | $3,000 | 1 |
| Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation | This grant will support the continued mission to increase the quality, quantity and safety of active transportation in Guelph. | $1,500 | 1 |
| Guelph Community Health Centre – The Seed | Funding will support Fresh Food Prescriptions, an innovative preventative healthcare approach to improving the health of low-income community members. | $6,000 | 1 |
| Guelph Community Singers | This grant will allow seasoned singers and beginners, young and old, to create two concerts. | $1,500 | 1 |
| Guelph Concert Band | This grant will help fund the Guelph Concert Band’s general operating costs, including facility rentals. | $1,900 | 1 |
| Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival (Organization may have adapted program(s) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic) | This grant will support the annual Guelph Dance Festival as well as a variety of arts education and community engagement activities. | $12,000 | 2 |
| Guelph Film Festival (A Festival of Moving Media) (Organization may have adapted program(s) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic) | 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. | $8,000 | 1 |
| Guelph Hiking Trail Club | Funding will support the building of a bridge over the crossing at James Street Trail. | $5,000 | 1 |
| Guelph Jazz Festival (Organization may have adapted program(s) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic) | Funding 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. | $12,000 | 2 |
| Guelph Minor Softball Association – Gators | Funding will off-set operating costs allowing athletes and coaches to continue to train at our indoor facility during the offseason and play at our City’s diamonds. | $1,500 | 1 |
| Guelph Symphony Orchestra | This grant will allow for a Modified Concert Series that include 8 virtual Summer Garden Concerts and 8 youth outreach programs. | $7,000 | 1 |
| Guelph Tool Library | Funding will allow for the expansion of volunteer capacity and introduce three new community projects; Satellite Seed Library Locations, The Crow’s Nest Podcast Studio and Outdoor Repair Cafes | $5000 | 1 |
| Guelph Youth Music Centre | This grant will support the mental and emotional wellbeing of the community, especially during the unprecedented stress of a pandemic. | $6,000 | 1 |
| Hillside Community Festival of Guelph (Organization may have adapted program(s) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic) | Funds will go towards two 3 day festivals featuring indie, Indigenous and world music, song-writing courses, educational workshops in Indigenous culture and songwriting, youth showcases. | $7,000 | 1 |
| HIV/AIDS Resources & Community Health (ARCH) | Funding will support an emergency food hamper delivery program that will assist some of the most vulnerable members of the community, those who are living with HIV. | $6,500 | 1 |
| Immigrant Services Guelph Wellington (Organization may have adapted program(s) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic) | Funds will support a number of programs to support the integration of newcomers in Guelph. | $10,000 | 2 |
| J.O.E. (Jobs.Opportunities.Enterprise) (Organization may have adapted program(s) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic) | This grant will support adults with developmental disabilities to gain confidence and community connections that can lead to employment opportunities. | $10,000 | 1 |
| Lakeside HOPE House | This grant will support the Guelph Community Backpack Project which supplies under-resourced kids and youth with new backpacks and school supplies. | $3,000 | 1 |
| Michael House Pregnancy & Parenting Support Services | Funding will support the Residential Program which provides for the immediate needs for the expectant and new Mom. | $6,000 | 1 |
| Navy League of Canada, Guelph Branch (Organization may have adapted program(s) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic) | This grant will support general operations of no cost programs and activities focused on the physical and mental development of youth. | $5,000 | 1 |
| Out on the Shelf Inc. (Organization may have adapted program(s) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic) | Funds will support Guelph Pride events as well as providing a safe space for LGBTQ2I+ resources and to meet. | $6,500 | 1 |
| PIN – The People & Information Network | Funding will all for the continued support of non-profits and charities through volunteer recruitment, recognition and a resource to leaders of volunteers and volunteers seeking to contribute. | $6,000 | 1 |
| Rainbow Program for Children | Funding will be used for Teen Camp Inclusion program this summer. | $6,500 | 1 |
| Royal City Mission | Funding will provide meals to individuals in the Guelph Community who are underprivileged, low-income, those living in poverty and experiencing homelessness. | $8,000 | 2 |
| Sanguen Health Centre | This grant will provide harm reduction, overdose prevention and intervention, outreach and support services to marginalized populations in Guelph/Wellington utilizing the mobile Community Health Van. | $7,500 | 2 |
| Shelldale Family Gateway (Organization may have adapted program(s) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic) | This grant will support the expansion of current programs that serve families and children in a community hub. | $8,500 | 1 |
| Silence: Guelph’s Portal for Adventurous New Sound Events (Organization may have adapted program(s) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic) | Funding will go towards diverse musical events and support for local musicians and experimental music. | $7,000 | 2 |
| The Career Education Council of Wellington Dufferin | Funding will support the Career Exploration portal, wellness and skill development and adapt the delivery of programs and services. | $4,500 | 1 |
| The Guelph Enabling Garden (Organization may have adapted program(s) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic) | Funding will go towards free horticultural therapy workshops, gardening activities and volunteering opportunities within a safe and inviting environment. | $6,500 | 2 |
| The Julien Project (Organization may have adapted program(s) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic) | Funds will support the launch of a school rooftop gardening program while continuing current therapeutic horticultural projects with marginalized populations. | $4,000 | 1 |
| The Village Hearth Initiative/The Guelph Outdoor School | Funding will provide weekly nature immersion and mentorship programs. | $5,000 | 1 |
| The West Village Community Development Co-operative | Funding will support food security, learning and recreation programs and free neighborhood-wide annual events. | $2,000 | 1 |
| Torchlight Services | This grant will facilitate the inclusion, integration and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities. | $5,000 | 1 |
| Transition Guelph | Funding will support the upgrade of digital capabilities, extend root cellar project, upgrade existing Guelph walking Trail and equip the community greenhouse planned by Yorkland’s Green Hub. | $1,500 | 1 |
| Up and Running Guelph | This grant will support the delivery of walking and running programs to the community. | $4,500 | 1 |
| Welcome Drop In Centre (Organization may have adapted program(s) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic) | Funding will support those living on a limited income, precariously housed and homeless. | $11,000 | 2 |
| Wellington Water Watchers | This grant will support an on-line version of the 2Rivers Festival in 2021. | $2,500 | 1 |
Total Community Grant for 2021: $313,400