Not-for-profit ethnocultural organization.

Emerging ethnocultural group.

May or may not be a registered or incorporated not-for-profit organization.

Copy of receipt showing payment or copy of rental agreement showing cost of rental.

Proof that the group has the funds to pay the remaining 30% of the rent.

Must be registered or incorporated not-for-profit.

Submit a signed copy of the rental agreement showing rental amount and lease start and end dates.

Submit proof that the group has the funds to pay the remaining 50% of the rent.

Up to $2,500.

Grant to support the start up costs of new organizations (e.g. fees for name search, incorporation costs, computer, office supplies).

Board and volunteer development.

New groups in the process of registering.

Newly registered groups.

Note: Second time applicants may be considered upon submission of a report on the use of prior grant including copies of receipts, and the availability of funds.

First or second time grant applicants.

Organizations with small or short term projects.

Up to $10,000.

Organizations may be considered for more than one project grant per year depending on their previous experience.

Up to $20,000.

Organizations may be considered for more than one matching program grant per year depending on their previous experience.

Not-for-profit ethnocultural organizations with an established track record of successful community projects and/or programs.

Immigrant serving organizations who are working with an emerging community with the goal of helping the community group becoming independent.

Must be registered or incorporated as a not-for-profit organization.

Must show proof of matching component (combination of financial, volunteer time, in-kind contributions).