Contact(s)
Brad Scott
Financial Analyst - Operating and Taxation
Brad Scott 705-329-7237
Email: Email Contact
Purpose
Established in 1998, the Grants Committee's mandate is to review and make recommendations to Council on applications requesting grant funds from the City. Approximately 30 to 35 applications are reviewed each year with an annual budget currently set at $32,000.
General Grant Program
Organizations requesting a grant are required to submit a General Grants Application.
Applicants must demonstrate that they are a registered charity or non-profit organization, that they are involved directly with volunteers and their efforts, and that they contribute to the enrichment of community life in Orillia. When reviewing the applications, the Grants Committee follows the guidelines set out in Policy 4.2.1.1., which may include meeting with the applicant to provide greater detail.
The application deadlines for General Grants are February 15, May 15, and October 15 annually. Should the 15th fall on a weekend or statutory holiday, the deadline will be end of day the next business day.
Questions? Please call or email Brad Scott, Financial Analyst: 705-329-7237
Cultural Festivals and Events Program
In 2014, Council adopted Policy 4.2.2.1, a partnership program for the funding of cultural festivals and events. Under this policy, organizations requesting funding are required to submit a Festival and Event Grants Application. Those seeking Tier 2, Tier 3 or multi-year funding are also required to submit additional information using the Supplemental Application. Please refer to the policy document to determine your eligibility and minimum requirements.
The application deadline for Cultural Festival and Event Grants is October 15 annually. Should the 15th fall on a weekend or statutory holiday, the deadline will be end of day the next business day.
Questions? Please call or email Jacqueline Surette, Manager of Culture: 705-325-4530
- Policy 4.2.2.1. - Partnership Program for Cultural Festivals and Events
- Festival and Event Grants Application Form - Updates coming Aug 15, 2021
- Supplemental Application Form (for Tier 2, Tier 3 or Multi-year funding requests) - Updates coming Aug 15 2021
Report Form
Under Policy 4.2.2.1, festivals and events receiving Tier 2 or Tier 3 funding (more than $2,500) are required to submit a follow-up report within 90 days following the completion of their event. Click here to request the form.
Note: The grant forms are provided in Portable Document Format (.pdf) and can only be saved using Adobe XI. Unfortunately, earlier versions do not have the capability to store information for future reference. Adobe Reader is available free from the Adobe Systems Website and is available for Windows, MacIntosh and Unix systems. If you have any difficulty downloading the Adobe Reader, the Adobe site also offers customer support.
Committee Members
The Grants Committee consists of four City Councillors.
Regular Meeting Date
The Grants Committee generally meets three times annually at the call of the Chair.
Contact
Brad Scott, Financial Analyst: 705-329-7237 for General Grant inquiries.
Jacqueline Surette, Manager of Culture: 705-325-4530 for Cultural Festival and Event inquiries.
Robin Cadeau, Assistant Clerk: 705-329-2452
Recent Minutes
November 10, 2020 - DRAFT Minutes - Please use this link to view the recorded meeting.
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