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2024 Community Grant Allocations

OrganizationHow funds will be used2024 Grant AmountYears of Funding
10 Carden Shared Space (10C)Funding will support community outreach, tabling external events, member and community events, volunteer support and engagement.$4,0001
Action Read Community Literacy Centre of GuelphThe grant will support 80% of children to experience an improvement in their literacy/numeracy skills, leading to a positive sense of self.$11,0001
Alzheimer Society Waterloo WellingtonFunding will allow the Minds in Motion program to continue assisting citizens dealing with dementia.$1,0001
Art Not Shame (ANS)Funding will support the use of new space for community- based art with 5 community groups and 50 new Guelph residents accessing each year.$12,0002
Brain Injury Association Waterloo WellingtonFunding to support the expansion of the Care to Share program which gives helmets, free of charge to children in the community.$1,0001
Chalmers Community Service CentreFunding will provide food relief to those people who are experiencing homelessness, addiction, mental illness, abuse, trauma and precarious housing and others living in poverty.$13,0002
Child Witness CentreFunding will provide support for victimized youth and offer trauma and mental health services.$5,5001
Children’s Reading RoomFunding will offer literacy programs to children of all ages as well as a free book for each child.$1,0001
Church of the Apostles (St. James and St. Matthias)Funding through the grant will support the Living Better on Less Program and our newest initiative, Supper Club.$3,0001
Community of HeartsFunding will support curriculum-based programming for people 16+ with developmental exceptionalities to build independence, self-confidence, and be engaged community members.$10,250
A portion of the funds includes City Fee Reimbursements
1
E3 Global Communities Connection (E3GCC)Funding is for new program to bring diverse culture together in a common interest of cooking.$1,5001
Ed Video Media Arts Centre (Ed Video Inc)Funding will support residents to enjoy the creation of video work that is accessible, affordable and contributes to both individual and community identity.$2,0001
Eden Mills Writers’ FestivalFunding will help to grow the Festival Sunday audience and outreach to young families, Indigenous communities, and those of colour, as well as LGBTQ2S and disabled communities.$4,5002
eMergeFunding will support various events and seminars to keep people informed and motivated to take climate action including the eMERGE EcoMarket.$2,5001
Everdale Environmental Learning CentreFunding is to help eliminate food insecurity within Guelph/Wellington area. Working with community partners to distribute produce within the community.$2,5001
Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington CountyThis would fund a pantry program which allows youth to access 6 times in 1 year for cleaning supplies, hygiene supplies.$6,0002
Focus on NatureFunding will provide a photography program in Guelph area schools as well as day camp programming.$2,0001
Food4Kids GuelphFunding is provided for food packages for children to get through the weekend.$10,7501
Guelph (M.O.G.) Welcome In Drop In Centre (AKA – Stepping Stone)Funding will go towards a small social enterprise model of employment for individuals that are on their path to housing stability.$3,0001
Guelph and District Multicultural Festival Inc.Funding is for the 3-day multicultural event; to support equality and inclusivity and community engagement.$9,2503
Guelph Black Heritage SocietyFunding will go towards programing, special events at Heritage Hall, and promoting Guelph’s distinctive place in rich Black history.$8,0001
Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation (GCAT)The grant will be used to acquire software to improve community awareness of active transportation and improve membership engagement to move Guelph towards active transportation.$2,5002
Guelph Comedy FestivalFunding will support an annual 3-day comedy festival of stand up, improv and sketch, that puts inclusion and community first.$5,0001
Guelph Community Health Centre (The SEED)Funding will go towards the SEED program to implement a Fresh Food Prescription program and pay-what-you-can groceries for food-insecure community members.$7,0001
Guelph Concert BandFunding will help assist with increased rehearsal rental fees.$1,125
A portion of the funds includes City Fee Reimbursements
1
Guelph DanceThis grant will support the annual Guelph Dance Festival as well as a variety of arts education and community engagement activities.$2,250
A portion of the funds includes City Fee Reimbursements
1
Guelph Enabling GardenFunding will support Tea n Tales events, garden space, and to have additional Horticultural Therapy workshops in the Garden and off site at seniors’ residences, assisted living, community sessions.$6,0002
Guelph Film FestivalThe grant will support the annual film festival which presents up to 30 feature and short films and showcases stories of marginalized individuals and communities.$10,250
A portion of the funds includes City Fee Reimbursements
1
Guelph Fringe FestivalFunding to provide for hiring a coordinator to manage the festival with support from volunteer committee.$6,8003
Guelph Hiking Trail ClubFunding will be used for updating hiking trail guidebook – both digitally and hardcopy.$2,5001
Guelph Jazz FestivalFunding will assist with all operational aspects of the festival.$5,750
A portion of the funds includes City Fee Reimbursements
1
Guelph Little TheatreFunding would be for program Family Outing – booster seats, change station; drawing station; and subsidy rate for families and seniors.$3,125
A portion of the funds includes City Fee Reimbursements
1
Guelph Off-Road Bicycle Association (GORBA)Funding will provide new signage on trails, offer new programs for youth and training for volunteers.$3,0002
Guelph Outdoor SchoolFunding will support access to no cost programing at the Shelldale Centre and the 2 Row Paddle event.$7,5001
Guelph Soccer Club IncorporatedFunding is to increase the volume of women involved in coaching to provide our girls with role models and the opportunity to envision themselves as future leaders and coaches.$3,250
A portion of the funds includes City Fee Reimbursements
1
Guelph Symphony OrchestraFunding is to offer a variety of inclusive programs to the Guelph community.$4,250
A portion of the funds includes City Fee Reimbursements
1
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.$8,5001
Guelph Wellington Seniors AssociationFunding will support training for GWSA board members.$5,7501
Guelph Wish Fund for ChildrenFunding to support staff training and to expand the roster of children receiving wishes.$4,0002
Guelph Youth SingersThe grant will support the organization to run musical theatre summer camp for up to 50 singers.$3,5001
Guelph-Wellington Women in CrisisFunding to promote programs with a video and print campaign and short video of programs.$9,2501
Hillside Community FestivalFunding will go towards two festivals, several concerts, and online courses in sound recording, production, spoken word, and songwriting.$8,0001
Hospice WellingtonFunding will help develop and expand our music therapy program, which benefits our palliative patients, their families, and our caregivers.$2,0001
Immigrant Services Guelph WellingtonFunding to assist with offering 5 programs for newcomers to Canada.$6,0002
J.O.E. Jobs Opportunities EnterpriseFunding will establish new partnership opportunities for employment within the community and enhance online training programs.$7751
Junior Achievement South Western OntarioFunding is to support youth learning about global economy$1,2001
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.$8,0001
Lakeside Hope House o/a Hope House GuelphHope House is supporting the expansion of Art Etc, a community program that meets at 1 p.m.-4 p.m. every Saturday. Art Etc provides participants with free art supplies, such as canvases, paint, clay, beads, colouring books, etc. Volunteers prepare hot meals and offer coffee and snacks.$3,5001
Michael House Pregnancy and 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.$8,0001
Navy League of Canada, Guelph BranchFunding is to support youth year end excursion$2,0001
New Horizons Band GuelphFunding for the rental of facilities to hold concerts, promotion and to support our plans to partner with local schools and seniors’ homes and share bussing costs to and from concerts.$1,250
A portion of the funds includes City Fee Reimbursements
1
Nightingale Centre for Grieving Children Youth and FamiliesFunding will be for volunteer training programs to build the skills of our leaders, facilitators, peer support staff and our volunteers as well as support for programs: peer support and SEaM.$7,2002
Out on the Shelf Inc.Funding will allow for OOTS to offer a safe space for inclusive programming.$3,600
A portion of the funds includes City Fee Reimbursements
2
Rainbow Chorus Waterloo WellingtonFunding will assist with offering an inclusive space for all to participate in choral concerts.$2,5001
Rainbow Programmes for ChildrenFunding to support all children having access to summer camp.$4,200
A portion of the funds includes City Fee Reimbursements
1
Royal City ScienceFunding is to have the Science North Exhibit come to Guelph in June for a Month to teach about climate change with and interactive exhibit.$2,0001
Sanguen Health CentreFunding will support the Community Health Van with scheduling van stops, peers, picking up supplies and donations, and interacting with visitors.$11,0001
Shelldale Family GatewayThe grant will assist the organization to welcome and support children, youth and their families living in the Shelldale Family Gateway Community by providing programs, services, and leadership opportunities.$11,0002
Shelter Movers Southwestern OntarioFunding will support moving survivors of abuse to safety and growing capacity to move more families.$6,0001
SilenceFunding will assist with operational costs for all programming and concerts.$2,5001
STEM CampFunding will support offering spaces in camp for children with financial restraints.$2,0001
Strong StartFunding will run a program that assists children up to 9 years with learning to read, working in conjunction with Guelph area schools.$5,0003
Torchlight ServicesFunding will support fixed and variable costs directly related to the operation of the “Ignite” social enterprise.$12,0001
Up and Running GuelphThe grant will support walking and running programs as well as community outreach and partnership development with agencies serving populations vulnerable to mental illness.$7,5001
Victor Davis Memorial Non-profit HomesFunding is for energy audit and certification.$4,0001
Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy, on behalf of the Guelph Community Health CentreFunding will be used for to start a Community of Practice (CoP) that will include representation from multiple substance use organizations within Guelph to share resources and information.$11,3751
Wellington Water WatchersFunding is for reduce Environmental justice harms by coordinating interim access to water, sanitation, & climate shelter.$2,0001
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.$9,000
A portion of the funds includes City Fee Reimbursements
1
YMCA of Three Rivers (Midwestern Ontario)Funding is to help support the Neuro Fit is a smart start to exercise for those living with disability from stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and spinal cord injury.$4,0001

Total Funds: $362,650 (including $30,000 in City Fee Reimbursements)