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The Community Foundation of Orillia and Area is a vital community asset: a public foundation created by and for the people of our community. We work with private donors, service clubs, businesses, and charitable organizations to stimulate charitable giving, establish permanent endowment funds, and support initiatives which make an ongoing difference and enhance the quality of life in our community.

ELIGIBILITY

1. LOCATION

Eligible projects must service the following areas located in Simcoe County: Ramara Township, Chippewas of Rama First Nation, City of Orillia, Severn Township, or a portion of Oro-Medonte Township (just north of Oro Station and to the east of and including Coldwater).

2. APPLICANTS

Eligible organizations must be a registered charity as defined by the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.

3. PROJECTS

Funds must be used to service individuals, groups, events and projects, or for the purchase of goods and services, to be used within the geographic area specified above. Projects must be self-sustainable beyond the Foundation’s grant. Funding will not be provided for political parties or used for lobbying or other political activities or purposes.

Priority is given to projects that:

meet a demonstrated need within the community
demonstrate a new approach or complement existing services
show a collaborative approach with community partners
involve significant volunteer participation
can access the necessary qualified human resources for implementation
include a viable plan for continued maintenance or funding
have a sound budget
leverage or raise additional funds

AVAILABLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The monies available for grants are announced prior to the grant application intake. Grants are administered twice annually.

NOTE: It is recommended that applicants discuss their project with the Community Foundation of Orillia and Area (CFOA) BEFORE starting the application process.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Applications are generally accepted in the spring and fall each year. Please contact the CFOA for all upcoming deadlines. Retroactive approvals will not be considered. Please contact the CFOA BEFORE submitting an application.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The Grants Committee (comprised of volunteer members from the community) will review the application. Applicants may be requested to provide an on-site visit or interview, or to make a presentation to the committee.

A letter confirming acceptance or rejection of the application will be issued approximately one month following the deadline.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should discuss their project with the CFOA, complete the online application form detailing the project and its budget, and include all requisite support material.

For applicants who are unable to submit their application online, please contact the CFOA (info@communityfoundationorillia.ca or 705.325.4903, ext.207) to obtain a printed or electronic copy of the application. In this case, the applications may be sent by mail, by e-mail, or hand-delivered by arrangement to:

The Community Foundation of Orillia and Area
P.O. Box 622, Orillia, Ontario. L3V 7A3
705-325-4903 ext 207

IF APPROVED

The Community Foundation will prepare a Grant Recipient Agreement outlining terms and conditions. Upon execution of this Agreement, arrangements will be made for an awards presentation.

All applicants must submit a final report within six weeks of completion of the project, including final project revenue and expense statements, an evaluation of the project’s outcomes and community benefits, and relevant stories or photographs.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SUPPORT

The Community Foundation of Orillia and Area requires acknowledgment as a project partner through the methods outlined in the Grant Recipient Agreement. This may include:

initial publicity of the project (press release or other announcements)
ongoing publicity: the logogram noting the sponsorship of the Community Foundation of Orillia and Area should appear in a prominent location on publications, signage, and publicity relating to this project. (The logo may be downloaded from the website at www.communityfoundationorillia.ca, or sent upon request.)

The deadline for this application is 3:00 pm on Friday April 26th, 2024.

Please note: Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Grant Application 2024 Spring

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Organization *

Charitable Registration Number *

Name of Fund being Applied To *

Smart and Caring Communities Fund

Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund

Address *

Address

City

Province

Postal

Contact Name *

Title *

Email *

Phone Number (including extension, if applicable) *

Website *

Amount Requested *

ABOUT THE APPLYING ORGANIZATION

About the organization (Limit: 100 words) *

ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

Proposed Project Start Date *

Proposed Project End Date *

End date cannot be before start date.

Please briefly describe the project and how the funds will be used( Limit: 100 words) Please feel free to use bullet points and a link to additional information if applicable. *

How many people will benefit from the project directly and indirectly within the geographic area covered by the CFOA (as noted in the eligibility criteria above)? (Limit: 50 words) *

Please list any partnerships and collaborations for this project (Limit: 100 words) *All official partners must provide a signed Letter of Support *

Please describe any in kind contributions/volunteer labour connected to this project (Limit: 100 words) *

How will success be evaluated? (Limit: 100 words) *

GRANT REQUEST BUDGET

Please provide your budget in the format below. **Note: If grant request is for the purchase of capital equipment, a minimum of two quotations should be included with the application.

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PROJECT EXPENSES

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Description (if applicable)

$ Amount *

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Total Expenses *

PROJECT FUNDING

Item *

Description (if applicable)

$ Amount *

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Amount requested from CFOA *

Total Income *

BUDGET SUMMARY

Total Project Expenses *

Total Project Income *

**PLEASE NOTE: THE TOTAL PROJECT EXPENSES AND TOTAL PROJECT INCOME MUST MATCH.

ATTACHMENTS

Please attach a copy of the following documents 1. The organization’s most recent audited financial statements 2. A list of the organization’s current Board of Directors 3. Quotes received for the purchase of capital equipment (if applicable), and 4. Signed Partner Letters of Support 5. Any other items you feel would support your application (if applicable).

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APPLICATION AUTHORIZATION

DISCLOSURE AND RELEASE STATEMENT 1. We (“we” refers herein to the “applicant”) hereby certify that the information shown in this Community Foundation of Orillia and Area (“the CFOA”) application and any documents submitted with it are a complete and true declaration. 2. We confirm that, if any statement we have made herein or in accompanying materials proves to be incorrect in any way, we shall notify the CFOA. 3. We understand that all applications will be assessed by the Grants Committee as well as staff of the Community Foundation of Orillia and Area, and that proposals may be reviewed by external advisors, selected for their knowledge of appropriate issues or sectors. 4. We further understand that we may be asked to provide supplementary information to assist in the review process: this may include a site visit, interview, or presentation. 5. We understand that the CFOA has a Privacy Statement, which we may view at any time, and we understand and consent to the CFOA collecting, using, retaining, and disclosing the information contained in this grant application for the limited purpose of determining eligibility for a CFOA financial contribution as is required by law. We understand that the CFOA will handle our personal information in strict confidence in accordance with the Federal Privacy law as set out in the CFOA’s Privacy Policy. 6. We understand that the terms and conditions of any authorized CFOA financial contribution will be set forth in a Grant Recipient Agreement, which we must execute to acknowledge our acceptance. 7. We further understand and consent to the CFOA publicizing our project, if we are successful in obtaining a financial contribution from the Community Foundation of Orillia and Area, which may or may not include personal information, such as the name of the Applicant.

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