Neighbourhood Grants

Neighbourhood Grants
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The Neighbourhood Grant Program is a special funding program to encourage individuals, groups, and grassroots organizations to develop neighbourhood projects that will make our community a great place for a child to grow up, while at the same time promoting citizen commitment and participation. Neighbourhood Grants may vary from $100.00 to $5,000.00.

What will be achieved by Neighbourhood Grants?
Neighbourhood Grant projects support these results:

  1. People share ideas about ways to build strong, supportive neighbourhoods that help young children and their families thrive.
  2. Neighbourhoods promote a safer and healthier environment for young children and their families.
  3. People are actively involved in their neighbourhoods.
  4. New relationships are formed in the neighbourhood and community .
Who Can Apply?
Any three or more residents living in Cornwall and the surrounding area of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry, who have a good idea about how to make their neighbourhood a better place for children to live, can join together to make a plan. Apply for a grant to help make your plan happen. This can be done as an informal group of citizens. Organizations in your neighbourhood may be approached to provide support (e.g. space, photocopying etc) but the idea must come from neighbourhood citizens.

Apply for a Neighbourhood Grant if your proposal is a new project that

  • benefits young children (0-6 years) and their families
  • is initiated by three or more residents and based in your neighbourhood
Examples of projects that would qualify for funding:
  • neighbourhood "Family Day" event, including cooperative activities, information sharing or community meal
  • a gathering to bring neighbourhood families together to share produce and explore opportunities for community gardens
  • organized gatherings that introduce fine art and motor skills to young children and their caregivers
  • seniors working with organizations to increase recreational opportunities for young children
What cannot be funded:
  • proposals for programs developed and delivered by an outside organization
  • routine upgrades and repairs on buildings
  • payments on outstanding debts
  • programs that benefit only one person
How does Success By 6 determine who will receive a Neighbourhood Grant?
The Success By 6 Resource Allocation Action Group reviews Neighbourhood Grant applications and makes the final decision based on the following criteria:
  • Will the project make Cornwall & S.D.& G. a better place for children (0-6) and their families?
  • Will the project result in people sharing ideas and working together to build a better neighbourhood for children?
  • Will the project build new relationships in the neighbourhood and the community?
  • How will people participating in the project be involved in the planning and implementation?
  • How will the project make use of skills and resources in the community?
  • How will the group measure success?
  • Does the budget match the project?
What is needed to apply?
Completed Neighbourhood Grant Application form must be submitted to the name below:

When to apply?
This is an ongoing procedure, so please contact the name below:

SUCCESS BY 6 - Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
Kim Lauzon
Community Outreach Coordinator
c/o United Way
331 Water St. East
P.O. Box 441
Cornwall, ON, K6H 5T2 		Tel: 613.932.4374
Fax: 613.932.7534