Community grants and Lead Cause grants available for local causes

The Town is inviting local community and non-profit organizations that contribute to Whitby as a vibrant and caring community to apply for the Town’s 2022 Community Development Grant Programs.

Application deadlines for the Town’s 2022 Lead Cause grants (each up to $25,000) are as follows:

• Mayor’s Fundraiser due by October 31, 2021
• Mayor’s Golf Tournament due by March 31, 2022

Community grants of up to $5,000 can be applied for throughout the year and are awarded monthly. Special projects for grants of up to $25,000 will also be considered under the Performing Arts Community Development Fund.

Over the past five years, the Town has given over $850,000 to local non-profit organizations. Last year, the Town provided over $200,000 to 52 community organizations - almost 50 per cent of this funding was given to organizations responding to community needs as a result of COVID-19.

All applications are reviewed by a Council-appointed citizens committee according to evaluation guidelines approved by Council. High priority is given to community-focused activities with a strong, local presence, that promote inclusion and civic engagement, and that have measureable outcomes.

For application guidelines or to fill out an application form, interested groups or individuals can visit whitby.ca/communityfunds.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Erin Mikaluk
Communications and Creative Services Manager, Town of Whitby
Phone: 289.314.6913
Email: mikaluke@whitby.ca