The Guelph 200 Grant Program offers one-time funds to not-for-profit and charitable organizations, unincorporated community-led groups, and individuals to support and enhance the city’s bicentennial commemorations. The grant program will empower community-driven commemoration, deepen historical understanding, and be a catalyst for positive, future-focused change in Guelph.
Applications are now closed and have entered review. The second round of applications will open in November 2026.
Guelph 200 Funding Recipients and Partnership Agreements
Grant Recipients
| Recipient | 2027 initiatives | Grant amount |
| A Little Relief | Free event for seniors | $2,000 |
| Art Gallery of Guelph | Eight site-responsive art projects | $8,000 |
| Dawn Matheson | Projection art project | $2,000 |
| DIYode Community workshop | Public event celebrating makers in Guelph | $4,000 |
| Ed Video Media Arts Centre | Projection art project | $7,000 |
| Edward Butts | Informational remembrance website | $2,000 |
| Elsley Court Victoria Day Committee | Neighbourhood Bicentennial event | $1,000 |
| Faces to Names | Student-led remembrance initiative | $8,000 |
| Finley Janleigh | Documentary on Guelph art | $2,000 |
| Gone Guelph | Art project commemorating eight places in Guelph | $2,000 |
| Guelph and District Multicultural Festival Inc. | Video project featuring diverse families in Guelph | $8,000 |
| Guelph Arts Council | Large-scale public celebration of the arts | $8,000 |
| Guelph Black Heritage Society | Guelph 200 Juneteenth Festival | $3,500 |
| Guelph Dance | New youth performance led by an Indigenous dance artist | $8,000 |
| Guelph Guild of Storytellers and the North End Harvest Market Community Builders | Storytelling series | $1,500 |
| Karen Whylie | Environmental portraits of Guelph gardeners | $2,000 |
| Out on the Shelf | Project recognizing Queer histories, voices and legacies | $6,000 |
Partnership Agreements
| Organization name | Contribution |
| CFRU 93.3FM Radio Gryphon | Provide recording and editing services for Guelph 200 events and programs |
| Guelph Chamber Choir | Commission and perform a new choral work for Guelph 200 with community choirs |
| Guelph Indigenous Community Council | Support Indigenous People’s Day celebrations during Guelph 200 |
The Guelph 200 Grant Program Supports Initiatives That:
- Commemorate Guelph’s history: Recognizing and reflecting on the last 200 years of the city’s story — its founding, evolution, and heritage, and Indigenous presence on this land since time immemorial.
- Celebrate present-day Guelph: Contributing to a vibrant celebration of the city’s identity, showcasing its diversity, creativity, and strengths.
- Build legacy and inspire future action: Offering initiatives that leave a lasting impact, foster community advancement, and support long-term commitments to an inclusive, healthy, and thriving Guelph.
The Guelph 200 grant program will award to the community $75,000 in 2026 and another $75,000 in 2027 for events, programs and legacy projects.
Not-for-profit, charitable organizations can apply for grants up to $8,000. Unincorporated community-led groups and individuals can apply for grants up to $2,000.
Guelph 200 Grant Program Supports
Online Information Session
This online information session shows applicants how to access information about the Guelph 200 Grant Program and introduces Decision Hub, the online platform used to submit applications.
Appointments
To set up a phone call, online appointment, or in-person meeting, contact Nicole Neufeld at [email protected] to schedule a time.