Recreation & Sport Community Grant

Eligibility & criteria for the Programming & Events funding stream:

• Applicant must be an incorporated not-for-profit organization or community association operating as a not-for-profit, or registered charitable organization (for-profit enterprises may apply in collaboration with an eligible not-for-profit provided there is no direct financial benefit to the for-profit enterprise)
• Applicant must demonstrate that it does not, in the absence of the grant request, have the financial resources necessary to undertake the project for which the grant is requesting
• The applicant’s planned programming, event, or activity must occur within the City of Barrie
• Awarded funding must be spent in the calendar year in which awarded
• Applicant must demonstrate record of offering recreational and sport programs and services that are open to the public
• The City is never to be the sole source of revenue for any applicant (the City expects other financial or in-kind support through contributions from other levels of government, additional community support, and/or self-generated financial support)

Ineligible Applicants for the Programming & Events funding stream:

• For-profit organizations and ventures applying on their own behalf
• Individuals acting on their own behalf
• Provincial or Federal sport funding bodies or organizations
• Business Improvement Associations
• Political parties
• Hospitals
• Foundations
• Religious organizations
• Organizations whose activities are deemed to come under the jurisdiction of other levels, divisions, departments or agencies of the City of Barrie or other governments, i.e., school boards, postsecondary institutions, social service organizations

Ineligible expenses for Programming & Events funding stream:

• Programs or events that promote the Corporation of the City of Barrie
• Activities that take place outside of the City of Barrie (except on City-owned properties such as the Barrie Community Sports Complex)
• Capital-related expenses including renovations and large asset purchases
• Purchasing of buildings/real estate
• Travel-related expenses
• Funding being used to reduce/eliminate an operating deficit or to pay off liabilities
• Consulting fees
• Activities that occurred prior to grant approval
• Alcohol and cannabis intended for resale or distribution
• Religious activities
• HST related to eligible expenses

Eligibility & criteria for the Capital Improvements funding stream:

• Applicant must be an incorporated not-for-profit organization or community associations operating as a not-for-profit, or registered charitable organizations (for-profit enterprises may apply in collaboration with an eligible not-for-profit provided there is no direct financial benefit to the for-profit enterprise)
• Applicant must demonstrate that it does not, in the absence of the grant request, have the financial resources necessary to undertake the operational or capital project for which the grant is requesting
• The City of Barrie expects other financial or in-kind support through contributions from other levels of government, additional community support, and/or self-generated financial support. The City of Barrie is never to be the sole source of revenue for any applicant
• The applicant’s planned programming, event, or activity must occur within the City of Barrie
• Grant funding awarded must be spent within 12 months of being awarded (requests for funding in subsequent years for the same project will only be granted in exceptional cases)
• Applicant must have demonstrated record of offering recreational and sport programs and services that are open to the public

Ineligible applicants for the Capital Improvements funding stream:

• For-profit organizations and ventures applying on their own behalf
• Individuals acting on their own behalf
• Provincial or Federal sport funding bodies or organizations
• Business Improvement Associations
• Political parties
• Hospitals
• Foundations
• Religious organizations
• Organizations whose activities are deemed to come under the jurisdiction of other levels, divisions, departments or agencies of the City of Barrie or other governments, i.e., school boards, postsecondary institutions, social service organizations
• Applicants who have submitted grant applications under any other City of Barrie grant fund in this calendar year

Ineligible expenses for the Capital Improvements funding stream:

• Incurred prior to the approval of grant funding by the adjudication panel
• Incurred after the project completion date as stated in the grant funding agreement
• Related to developing a business case or proposal for funding including consulting fees, engineering fees, and overhead costs normally associated with regular activities
• Required training expenses related to the operation of a capital equipment purchase
• Minor repairs and maintenance unless they increase the value or extend the useful life of the asset
• Permit fees associated with the capital project
• HST related to eligible expenses