The Municipality of Cumberland recognizes the important contribution that volunteer organizations make to the sustainability of our communities and our County and wishes to support their efforts by providing financial assistance when that is necessary. This program may be used to support any type of activity that benefits the community including recreation, health and healthy living, social opportunities and community service, stewardship of the environment, education and life-long learning, community economic development & tourism, heritage, culture, and creative arts.
Only not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply. Individuals and businesses are ineligible.
County General Grants
The County General Grants program supports community activities in four categories:
- Capital Projects - applicants can apply for up to 50% of the costs of a capital construction project.
- Operation and Maintenance - applicants can apply for up to 20% of annual operations and maintenance costs to a maximum of $3,000.
- Programs - applicants can apply for up to 30% of the costs of a program/service, to a maximum of $5,000.
- Special Events and Initiatives - applicants can apply for up to 30% of the costs of a special event/initiative, to a maximum of $5,000.
Exceptions
In exceptional circumstances, where the need is clear and urgent, Council may decide to approve funding greater than the maximum percentages and limits described in the table above.
Deadline
The deadline for the County General Grant for 2025-2026 is March 31st, 2025. Grant requests after March 31st can be applied through the District Grants program, or by way of a direct request to Council.
Final Project Report Form
At the completion of the project, all grant recipients are required to submit a Final Project Report Form.
