The City’s Culture and Community Grant Programs are now open. Applications are due by 4:30pm on Friday, October 14, 2022.
(Press Release from The City of Mississauga on August 18, 2022 quoted below)
City Launches 2023 Culture and Community Grant Programs
Online applications for the City’s 2023 Culture and Community Grant Programs will open August 22, 2022. Not-for-profit arts, culture and community organizations requiring financial support for the 2023 calendar year are encouraged to apply.
New this year is a for-profit, live music grant approved by Council as part of the City’s first Music Strategy to support the local music sector. This grant will provide a maximum of $90,000 in total funding for two-years as a pilot program.
Organizations interested in applying to any grant program must attend a virtual information session unless they were awarded funding from the City within the last two years. Organizations must submit their grant applications online at mississauga.ca/grantsportal by Friday, October 14, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.
“We’re committed to supporting local organizations to enable them to provide much needed services to the community,” said Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services. “Grant funding provides our artists and community organizations the ability to sustain their operations; many of organizations have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and are still in recovery mode. We are also excited to introduce a new grant that continues to support Mississauga’s live music and shows the City’s commitment to its growth.
”Application guidelines for each of the six grant programs are included below. To register for any of the virtual sessions, please email grantsinfo@mississauga.ca with the date and time of the session you wish to attend.
Arts and Culture Grant Program
Grant funding for this program supports emerging and established not-for-profit, professional and community-based arts, culture and heritage organizations in Mississauga. This grant supports the development of exemplary arts and culture programs and services with the intent to improve participation, understanding and appreciation of arts, culture and heritage for residents of Mississauga.
Virtual Sessions:
Wednesday, August 31, 2022, from 9 to 10 a.m.
Wednesday, September 14, 2022, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Community Grant Program
The Community Grant Program provides annual and multi-year grants to Mississauga-based, not-for-profit community groups to deliver programs and services that keep Mississauga residents active, healthy and engaged in their communities. The program aligns with the strategic priorities of the Recreation and Parks, Forestry and Environment Divisions, including the Recreation Master Plan, Older Adult Plan for Recreation, Youth Plan for Recreation, Urban Agriculture Strategy, Parks and Forestry Master Plan, Climate Change Action Plan.
Virtual Sessions:
Tuesday, September 6, 2022, 6 to 7 p.m.
Friday, September 16, 2022, 12 to 1 p.m.
Cultural Festivals and Celebrations Grant Program
Cultural traditions and celebrations are important to Mississauga residents and visitors. The Cultural Festivals and Celebrations Grant Program issues funding to offset expenses associated with providing arts, heritage and cultural festivals/celebrations to Mississauga residents and visitors.
Virtual Sessions:
Thursday, September 1, 2022, 6 to 7 p.m.
Thursday, September 15, 2022, 9 to 10 a.m.
Culture Projects Grant Program
Each year, the Culture Projects Grant Program is themed to align with subject matter that is current and community-based. The 2023 Culture Projects Grant Program continues its theme from 2022, Unifying Arts for Social Justice. The program will prioritize applications for projects related to anti-racism/anti-hate efforts and community building within Mississauga. The goal of this year’s theme is to provide funding that will engage the arts community and create works to increase awareness, promote education and take action to affect positive change.
Virtual Sessions:
Wednesday, August 31, 2022, 9 to 10 a.m.
Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 6 to 7 p.m.
Small Projects Matching Grant Program
The Small Project Matching Grants Program supports eligible projects that will strengthen neighbourhoods, increase resident engagement and enhance opportunities for Mississauga residents to participate in events and activities at the neighbourhood level.
Virtual Sessions:
Tuesday, September 6, 2022, 6 to 7 p.m.
Friday, September 16, 2022, 12 to 1 p.m.
Live Music Grant Program
The Live Music Grant Program provides funding to offset the eligible expenses associated with the presentation of safe and inclusive live music events to Mississauga residents and visitors. The Live Music Grant Program stems from the City of Mississauga’s Music Strategy and is designed to help increase the number and frequency of live music events in Mississauga.
Virtual Sessions:
Monday, September 12, 2022, 12 to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 6 to 7 p.m.
For more information, visit mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/community-support-programs/apply-for-a-grant/.