Community Project Grant Program

• Registered charities
• Incorporated not-for profits
• Community clubs and groups that have a volunteer board of directors and constitution that satisfies democratic principles. (see governance recommendations below)
• Groups with a membership of at minimum 70% Grimsby residents, or offer a service
  not offered by another local organization.
• Groups in good standing with the Town of Grimsby (not in default of previous grant reporting or have outstanding receivables).

For more information, please visit the Community Project Grant Program Application Guide.

• An open-house or “try-it” program to attract new members and engage more residents in your sport, activity, or club.
• Expanding your program or services offerings to a new demographic (expanding a sport league for a girls/women’s program, engaging more older adults, or adding a program for Indigenous art).
• Purchasing equipment/materials to expand a program or club offering such as funds to buy equipment to enable more inclusive programming (eg. Sledge hockey, sensory soccer balls etc.).
• One time start-up costs for a developing community group (website, incorporation, start-up marketing campaign).
• A special event open to the community.

For more information, please visit the Community Project Grant Program Guide. 

• Supplies and materials
• Facility rentals and permits (in kind or actual)
• Equipment rentals
• Marketing and promotions
• Food and refreshments for participants
• Entertainment and speakers
• Start-up costs
• Wages and contracted services (outside of regular operating costs)

For more information, please visit the Community Project Grant Program Guide. 

Applications submitted by eligible organizations, groups and clubs whose projects meet initial grant eligibility requirements will be assessed based on criteria listed in the Community Project Grant Program Guide. 

A fully completed application form must be received before the deadline through the online form. No paper or email submissions will be accepted.

Fully review the CPGP Applicant Guide and CPGP Policy available online at www.grimsby.ca/CPGP to ensure your project and organization meet the eligibility criteria. Complete an application. 

Application deadline: 2026 information coming soon.

Applying to other Town grants will not affect your eligibility for the Community Project Grant Program.