City Accepting Applications for Grant Programs

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The City is now accepting applications for grant programs, which provide financial assistance annually to organizations and individuals whose applications align with the City’s strategic directions. Grants are available in the following categories:

Community Grants

The City of St. John's provides over $1.7 million annually in funding through its Community Grant Program. Funding is available in the following categories:

Community Organizations
Sporting Organizations
Special Events and Festivals
Arts Organizations
Individual Artists

Applicants are encouraged to review the Community Grants Frequently Asked Questions before applying.

Capital Grants

Capital Grants support non-profit groups and organizations seeking financial assistance for the construction, expansion or renovation of a facility. The facility must meet a demonstrated need in the areas of recreational, culture or other community service.

A maximum contribution of 50 per cent of the capital costs of a project may be covered. This 50 per cent shall include all forms of City assistance, including grants and in-kind services.

Building Safer Community Grants

The Building Safer Communities Grant Program provides funding to community-based service providers to develop or strengthen crime and violence prevention and intervention initiatives or programs for children, youth, young adults, and their families in the City of St. John’s. This grant program is made possible thanks to a three-year funding commitment from Public Safety Canada, announced in February 2023, to enhance community safety and collaboration.

Approximately $575,000 in grant funding will be awarded for projects ending by March 2026. The maximum amount that can be awarded to community-based service providers is $150,000. However, depending on the scope of the proposed project and the number of partnerships involved, additional funds may be available.

Apply

The deadline to submit applications and required documents for all grants listed above is 4 p.m. on Friday, November 29. Applications and instructions can be found at StJohns.Ca/Grants. All applicants should also review related policies and procedures.

For further information about the grant programs, email citygrants@stjohns.ca.

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