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2022 Community Grant Allocations

OrganizationHow funds will be used2022 Grant AmountYears of Funding
Action Read Community Literacy Centre
(Organization is receiving multi-year funding and may have adapted program(s) due to the COVID-19 Pandemic)
Funding will support member and non-profit networking and community learning.$11,0001
Art Not ShameFunding will provide facilitated, multi-arts workshops and creative facilitation training to youth/adults ages 14+.$9,5001
Bereaved Families of OntarioThis grant will support the Living with Loss peer support group for individuals grieving a drug or alcohol-related death.$5,8001
Brain Injury Association Waterloo-WellingtonFunding will go towards support programs for brain injury survivors and caregivers as well awareness and education programs in the community.$3,0001
Chalmers Community Services Centre
(Organization is receiving multi-year funding and may have adapted program(s) 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.$11,0001
Child Witness CentreFunding will ensure victimized young people and their families in Guelph receive trauma-informed support through the criminal court process.$4,0001
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.$9,0003
Diyode Makers ClubFunding will support the acquisition of a laser cutter that will be used for creating art and supporting several micro-businesses.$3,5001
Ed Video Media Arts Centre
(Organization is receiving multi-year funding and may have adapted program(s) due to the COVID-19 Pandemic)
This grant will be used for operations to provide 24 hour edit suites, workshops, and exhibition programs for new media and ongoing mentorship.$12,0001
Everdale Community FarmFunding will provide support to the Shelldale Farm Park, a multi-decade community health project based at Shelldale Community Centre.$7,0001
G2G Rail Trail Inc.Funding will enhance development of the downtown connection, to ensure a safe and accessible Rail Trail Experience that runs directly to the heart of the City in Guelph.$1,2501
Guelph and District Multicultural Festival Inc.
(Organization is receiving multi-year funding and may have adapted program(s) due to the COVID-19 Pandemic)
Funds will support the free 3-day annual event supporting cultural awareness and inclusion.$10,0001
Guelph Black Heritage SocietyFunding will go towards programing, special events at Heritage Hall, and promoting Guelph’s distinctive place in rich Black history.$7,0003
Guelph Chamber ChoirThis grant will be used to support a range of hybrid and live concerts and reduce barriers to participation.$3,0001
Guelph Comedy FestivalFunding will support an annual 3-day comedy festival of stand up, improv and sketch, that puts inclusion and community first.$4,0003
Guelph Community Health CentreFunding will go towards the SEED program to implement a Fresh Food Prescription program and
pay-what-you-can groceries for food-insecure community members.
$6,0003
Guelph Concert BandThis grant will help fund the Guelph Concert Band’s general and subsidies to reduce barriers to playing music.$1,9001
Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival
(Organization is receiving multi-year funding and may have adapted program(s) 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.$12,0001
Guelph Film FestivalThis grant will support the annual film festival which presents up to 30 feature and short films and showcases stories of marginalized individuals and communities.$8,0003
Guelph Hiking Trail ClubFunding will support the Guelph Hiking Trail Club to modernize its community outreach program to encourage more equitable participation$2,0001
Guelph Jazz Festival
(Organization is receiving multi-year funding and may have adapted program(s) 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$12,0001
Guelph Minor Softball AssociationFunding will ensure female athletes and all coaches continue to train at an indoor facility and create opportunities by offering low-cost clinics for players and coaches.$1,0001
Guelph Outdoor SchoolFunding will provide weekly nature immersion and mentorship programs and support sliding scale payment options to reduce barriers.$7,5001
Guelph Symphony OrchestraThis grant will allow for a Mainstage Concert Series and seven no- to low-cost youth and community outreach programs.$7,0001
Guelph Tool LibraryFunding will support the Guelph Tool Library access to over 1,000 tools to help provide a sense of independence while removing financial barriers.$8,5003
Guelph Youth Music CentreThis grant will support the Youth Music Centre to work with hundreds of community leaders to run programs, teach, instruct, conduct, guide and encourage Guelph’s children and youth.$6,5001
Guelph Youth SingersFunding provides children and youth with the opportunity to develop their voices and enjoy choral performances with professional conductors and musicians.$1,7501
Hillside Community Festival of GuelphFunding will go towards two festivals, several concerts, and online courses in sound recording, production, spoken word, and songwriting.$8,0003
HIV/AIDS Resources & Community Health (ARCH)This grant will support a memorial as a way to remember the community members we have lost to drug poisoning and create community for friends and families who have lost loved ones$8,0001
Ignatius Jesuit CentreFunding will support a second well for farm irrigation and will produce almost 240,000 more portions of affordable, fresh local food for the community.$5,0001
Immigrant Services Guelph Wellington
(Organization is receiving multi-year funding and may have adapted program(s) due to the COVID-19 Pandemic)
Funds will support a number of programs to support the integration of newcomers in Guelph.$10,0001
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.$7,0002
Kazoo! FestivalFunding will go towards a 5-day music and arts festival will feature musical performances, visual art, dance, family events, and more, throughout downtown Guelph.$3,0001
Kindle CommunitiesThis grant will allow for the hours at the Shelldale Centre to be extended on weekends, providing 15 hours of services and access each weekend.$5,0003
Kiwanis Music Festival of GuelphFunding will support the festival and the opportunity for music students to participate in competitive and non-competitive classes in a wide variety of musical disciplines.$3,0001
Lakeside HOPE HouseThis grant will support a drop-in art program, providing a barrier-free therapeutic support, and space to build community, friendships, and healing.$2,0001
Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington CountyFunding will support programming for children and youth with Learning Disabilities to increase resilience and improve their emotional well-being.$7,5001
Michael House Pregnancy & Parenting Support ServicesThis grant will help empower resilient women to overcome barriers by providing shelter and support to pregnant and parenting women and their children in need.$8,0003
Ontario Public Interest Research Group GuelphThe funding would be used to run three Nature Festivals to connect with nature, learn about Indigenous perspectives on the land, water and improve our city’s natural systems.$3,0001
PIN – The People & Information NetworkThis grant will support present and emerging themes related to volunteer engagement to support the development of individuals and organizations5,5002
Rainbow Programmes for ChildrenFunding will help ensure that any child can attend camp, regardless of their abilities, and create a space that campers can feel supported, safe and welcomed.$6,5001
Royal City Athletics ClubFunding will support after school hours track and field for ages 9+ and provide a safe, enjoyable and healthy experience to the youth that allows for social interaction through sport.$5,0001
Royal City MissionFunding will provide meals to individuals in the Guelph Community who are underprivileged, low-income, those living in poverty and experiencing homelessness.$8,0001
Sanguen Health Centre
(Organization is receiving multi-year funding and may have adapted program(s) due to the COVID-19 Pandemic)
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.$7,5001
Silence: Guelph’s Portal for Adventurous New Sound Events
(Organization is receiving multi-year funding and may have adapted program(s) due to the COVID-19 Pandemic)
Funding will go towards diverse musical events and support for local musicians and experimental music.$7,0001
St John Ambulance Guelph BranchFunding will support Medical First Responders who provide First Aid at community events, a Search and Rescue Team, and a Therapy Dog Division.$2,5001
Strong StartThis grant will support programs that promote literacy development to help children learn to read and strengthen our community.$2,0001
The Guelph Enabling Garden
(Organization is receiving multi-year funding and may have adapted program(s) 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$6,5001
The Guelph Little TheatreFunding to replace windows on one side of the building for greater energy efficiency, and add window boxes, flowers, and a mural to add creativity to the neighbourhood.$1,5001
Up and Running GuelphThis grant will support walking and running programs as well as community outreach and partnership development with agencies serving populations vulnerable to mental illness.$5,0003
Welcome Drop In Centre
(Organization is receiving multi-year funding and may have adapted program(s) due to the COVID-19 Pandemic)
Funding will support those living on a limited income, precariously housed and homeless.$11,0001
Wellington Water WatchersFunding will support the 2Rivers Festival which celebrates Guelph’s river system, as an important ecological, cultural and recreational feature.$4,0001
West Village Community Development Co-operativeThis grant will support programs that support basic needs, finances, build skills & knowledge, social connections, grow personal assets, and volunteer engagement and development.$3,0003

Total funding for 2022: $319,700