Community Grants
Have an idea for a community-led project that will create a healthier, more active and connected community?
We’d love to hear about it! We provide funding opportunities to community individuals or groups to help bring their great ideas to life.
We support a wide variety of initiatives that promote safer streets, blocks and neighbourhoods, and /or promote active transportation
(cycling, walking or public transit use).
How It's Going
Examples of projects we provide funding for:
- Bike lane, crosswalks, & street mural painting projects
- Neigbourhood Associations
- Streetscape Beautification Initiatives
- Neighbourhood Block parties
- Active Transportation based Community Advocacy Education Projects
- Video production services for presentations to City Council
- Urban Design Tactical Urbanism Projects
Approval
Grant funding or assistance is not guaranteed. All grant programs or initiatives are subject to funding availability and are conditional on approval by our team. Requests for financial grants will be considered on the merits of the application, relevance to nuSarnia’s strategic priorities and annual budget consideration. Requests are assessed in terms of the need for the project or initiative, financial viability, cost effectiveness and achievable goals.
Accountability
- Those approved for a grant will be held accountable for the expenditure of the funds in accordance with the stated objectives and goals.
- The funds awarded are not transferable between projects, organizations or groups. The awarded funds must be used for the specific purposes outlined.
- If the project, initiative or event does not go forward, the grant shall be returned.
- A final project / initiative report is required to be submitted to nuSarnia within 30 days of the project / initiative end date or agreed upon date by the recipient and nuSarnia. This report includes details on how the funds were used to meet the goals of the project / initiative and its positive impact on the community.