Purpose & Objectives
The Operational Funding Grant assists with the general administrative expenses of an organization
- Supports the City of Saint John in its ongoing pursuit to be a community of choice and promote economic health to residents and visitors.
- Enhances the ability of organizations that deliver important social, wellness and quality of life support to the residents of the City of Saint John.
- Encourages innovation, sustainability and cooperation through the various organizations within the City of Saint John.
- Upholds and advances the terms of Council Priorities, PlanSJ and/or PlaySJ.
Eligibility
Eligible funding activities under Organizational Support includes: rent, utilities, human resources, office supplies, essential travel, fundraising activities and information technology upgrades.
The following are ineligible for grant funds:
- Individuals or corporations seeking funding.
- Lobbying of federal, provincial and municipal governments.
- Activities or initiatives outside of the City of Saint John.
- Expenditures that occurred prior to the application.
- Funding of deficits or debts.
- Free or discounted tickets to an event.
- Fellowships, scholarships or bursaries.
Application Requirements & Evaluation
Applications must include:
- detailed annual budget with line item expenditures and sources of revenue
- financial statement
- organization's strategic or business/development plan
The Community Grants Evaluation Committee will assess applications according to a pre-established evaluation matrix, which will score the application on a variety of variables, including, but not limited to:
- Innovation.
- Likelihood of accomplishing stated outcomes.
- Link to Council Priorities.
- Long-term benefits/impacts.
- Level of community support.
- Ability to generate cooperation between citizens and other organizations.
- Ability to acquire other sources of funding/in-kind support.
- Sustainability of business plan or development plan.
Purpose & Objectives
The Community Project Grant is designed to distribute seed funding for the start-up of projects, and/or funds for a short-term undertaking with a clear start and completion date.
- Support the City of Saint John in its ongoing pursuit to be a community of choice for residents and visitors.
- Enhance the ability of organizations that deliver important social, wellness and quality of life support to the residents of the City of Saint John.
- Encourage innovation, sustainability and cooperation in the delivery of Community Projects in the City of Saint John.
- Uphold and advance the terms of Council Priorities, Plan SJ and/or Play SJ.
Eligibility
The following are ineligible for grant funds:
- Individuals or corporations seeking funding.
- Lobbying of federal, provincial and municipal governments.
- Activities or initiatives outside of the City of Saint John.
- Expenditures that occurred prior to the application.
- Funding of deficits or debts.
- Free or discounted tickets to an event.
- Fundraising events.
- Fellowships, scholarships or bursaries.
- Conferences or professional development.
Application Requirements & Evaluation
- Applications must demonstrate:
- Fundraising and community partnership.
- The number of residents/visitors impacted by the project.
- How the Community Project responds to interest from the broader community.
- Specific outcomes to be achieved.
- Projected budget including sources and use of funds/in-kind support.
- Timelines for implementation of the project.
The Community Grants Evaluation Committee will assess applications according to a pre-established evaluation matrix, which will score the application on a variety of variables, including, but not limited to:
- Innovation.
- Likelihood of accomplishing stated outcomes.
- Link to Council Priorities.
- Long-term benefits/impacts.
- Level of community support.
- Ability to generate cooperation between citizens and other organizations.
- Ability to acquire other sources of funding/in-kind support.
- Sustainability of business plan or development plan.
Purpose & Objectives
The Special Events Grant is designed to support events that are of cultural, sport, social or recreational significance to the Saint John community.
- Support the City of Saint John in its ongoing pursuit to be a community of choice for residents and visitors.
- To support events that result in important cultural, environmental, heritage, sport, recreational, educational and financial returns for the City of Saint John.
- To encourage innovation, sustainability and cooperation in the delivery of Special Events in the City of Saint John.
- Uphold and advance the terms of Council Priorities, Plan SJ and/or Play SJ.
Eligibility
The following are ineligible for grant funds:
- Individuals or corporations seeking funding.
- Lobbying of federal, provincial and municipal governments.
- Activities or initiatives outside of the City of Saint John.
- Expenditures that occurred prior to the application.
- Funding of deficits or debts.
- Free or discounted tickets to an event.
- Fundraising events.
- Fellowships, scholarships or bursaries.
- Conferences or professional development.
Application Requirements & Evaluation
- Applications must demonstrate:
- Event identifies a community need or priority
- The number of residents/visitors impacted by the event.
- Event supported by community partners, sponsors and stakeholders.
- Specific outcomes to be achieved.
- Projected budget including sources and use of funds/in-kind support.
The Community Grants Evaluation Committee will assess applications according to a pre-established evaluation matrix, which will score the application on a variety of variables, including, but not limited to:
- Innovation.
- Likelihood of accomplishing stated outcomes.
- Link to Council Priorities.
- Long-term benefits/impacts.
- Level of community support.
- Ability to generate cooperation between citizens and other organizations.
- Ability to acquire other sources of funding/in-kind support.
- Sustainability of business plan or development plan (for repeated/annual event)