Community Grant Allocation Working Group

How to apply

Applications for the working group are now being accepted. Applications will be accepted until December 20, 2024 at 4:30 p,m.

Submit your online application

About the working group

The Community Grant Allocation Working Group meets to discuss and recommend the allocation of annual Community Grant Program funding to eligible community benefit organizations whose work positively impacts on the wellbeing of Guelph as a whole, its neighbourhoods and individuals.

The Community Grant Allocation Working Group is responsible for:

  • Recommending the allocation of City funds to eligible organizations that will contribute to the achievement of the community’s wellbeing goals;
  • Providing objective, consistent and transparent assessment of all applications submitted to the City’s Community Grant Program;
  • Supporting the City’s efforts to effectively assess and communicate the community impact of the City’s grant program.

The working group meets a minimum of eight (8) meetings per year. The majority of these meetings take place between January and March. Meetings are not open to the public.

The Working Group will be composed of up to a maximum of 10 members who are Guelph residents. Resident refers to all persons who reside in Guelph including permanent residents, refugees, refugee claimants and residents without homes and who are at least 18 years of age. Residents also include people who own property in the City of Guelph. Membership should strive to reflect the diversity of Guelph residents, and staff will make efforts to reduce barriers for people to participate. Membership should strive to have knowledge, skills and expertise in the following areas:

  • Grant writing and distribution
  • Community benefit sector in Guelph
  • Local needs and aspirations of the community
  • The sectors of Arts and Culture, Human and Social Services, Recreation and Sport, Education, and the Environment.
  • Issues related to the goals of the City of Guelph Community Plan
  • Financial expertise
  • Community programming and evaluation techniques

Community Grant Allocation Working Group Terms of Reference

Meetings

Alternate formats are available as per the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act by contacting Community Investment at 519-822-1260 extension 2675.