How does the Community Investment Program work?
CIP provides grant funding to local non-profits to deliver various recreational, cultural and social programs, including developing and operating community facilities. Local non-profits are encouraged to apply for these grant opportunities:
Funding for athletes and performers
CIP also provides grant funding to local athletes and performers competing at a provincial, national or international level. Athletes or performers are encouraged to apply for funding from the Games Legacy Grant.
Typically, the grant application period happens in late summer and early fall for the upcoming year. Once applications are received, they're scored independently by a CIP review panel and funding recommendations are made to Council. Council will review all the applications and recommendations and award grant funding as part of the annual budget process.
Why is the Community Investment Program important?
Through the CIP, the Municipality partners with community organizations to improve quality of life, while meeting residents' needs and expectations for recreational, cultural and social programs. The CIP enables the Municipality to:
- Broaden residents' access to recreational, social and cultural opportunities that the Municipality either provides directly or indirectly through partnerships.
- Build and support the capacity of community groups and non-profit organizations.
- Promote and encourage development and growth in activities related to amateur sport, cultural activities or the arts for youth and adults within the priority framework.
- Tailor financial support to meet specific needs and priorities.