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Municipality of the County of Richmond - 2026-2027 Grants Policy
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Title:
2026-2027 Grants Policy
Approved by Council
Date: April 28, 2026
Policy Review Notification
Date: February 26, 2026
Policy Review
Date: March 16, 2026
I certify this to be a true copy of the 2026-2027 Grants Policy as adopted by the
Municipal Council of Richmond County at a Public Meeting held on April 28, 2026.
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Shelley David, Municipal Clerk
1.
Purpose
This policy outlines how community groups can apply for municipal grants, how
applications are reviewed, and how funding is awarded.
2.
Policy Overview
The Municipality of the County of Richmond values the contributions of volunteer
organizations and community groups. This policy ensures that municipal grants
support initiatives that align with our strategic plans (e.g., Strategic Plan Refresh,
Active Living Strategy and Recreation Plan, Trails Strategy, and others).
3.
Types of Grants
3.1. The municipality offers three funding tiers:
a) Community Grant - Tier 1: For smaller financial requests with local
impact.
b) Community Grant - Tier 2: For larger financial requests that benefit the
broader community.
c) Waterfront Development Projects Grant - Tier 3: For waterfront
development projects that are similar in nature to those in the Canada
Community-Building Fund (CCBF) projects.
(See Appendix A for specific funding limits.)
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4.
Eligibility
4.1. To apply for a grant, organizations must:
a) Be in good standing with the Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stocks, a
registered charity under the Income Tax Act, or provide other proof of
organizational status. For groups unable to provide proof of
organizational status, see Section 4.2.
b) Own or have legal permission to improve any infrastructure funded by the
grant.
c) Describe how the project benefits the community.
d) Apply before starting the project (expenses incurred before approval will
not be funded).
4.2 Groups that do not meet the criteria outlined in Section 4.1(a) may apply
through an eligible host organization, which will receive the funding on their
behalf. These funds will not count toward the eligible host's limits, as per
Section 5.2.
5.
Application Process
5.1 Grant applications will typically be reviewed at the Committee of the Whole
from September to June.
5.2 Eligible organizations can apply multiple times, up to the maximum amount
available in Community Grant Funding Tiers 1 and 2. Therefore, eligible
organizations cannot receive more than $8,500 in total from Tier 1 and 2
Community Grant Funds per fiscal year.
5.3 Tier 1 applications must include:
a) A completed application form (Appendix B).
b) A project budget and project description.
5.4 Tier 2 and Tier 3 applications must include:
a) A completed application form (Appendix C or D).
b) A project budget and project description.
c) Proof of applicants financial standing (balance sheet and income
statement). Two quotes for purchases or contract work, or a written
explanation of why more than one quote was not provided.
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d) Identification of other government funding sources.
5.5 Council reserves the right to determine whether applications will receive
funding.
6.
Funding Process
6.1 Grant funds are released in full when the project is complete, and the
organization has provided:
a) Copies of invoices and proof of payment.
b) A final project financial statement.
6.2 In exceptional circumstances, Staff may release grant funds in two payments
with invoices and proof of payment provided.
6.3 The municipality reserves the right to inspect projects before releasing final
funds.
7.
Acknowledgement of Municipal Contributions
7.1 Organizations that received grants should acknowledge the Municipality's
contribution in all public publications (e.g., photo opportunities, social media
recognition, etc.).
8.
Budget and Fund Allocation
8.1 Each year, Council sets aside a budget for grant funding.
8.2 Unused funds do not carry over to the next fiscal year.
8.3 Approved grants must be used within the fiscal year unless an extension is
requested in writing to staff before March 31, for funding approved up to
January 1 of the fiscal year. Extensions beyond one year require Council
approval.
9.
Grant Allocation Reporting
9.1 Municipal staff will provide a grant allocation report to Council before each
Committee of the Whole as required.
10.
Policy Review and Amendments
10.1 This policy is reviewed annually and updated as required.
10.2 This policy replaces the Grants Policy adopted on February 26, 2024.
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11.
Appendices
- Appendix A: Grant Categories and Limits
- Appendix B: Community Grant - Tier 1 Application Form
- Appendix C: Community Grant - Tier 2 Application Form
- Appendix D: Waterfront Development Projects Grant - Tier 3 Application Form
12.
Policy Review/Amendment
Date of Review
Approved/Amended by Council
March 16, 2026, April 14, 2026
April 28, 2026 - Amended/Approved
Feb 3, Feb 11, March 3, March 11, 2025
March 25, 2025
January 15, 2024
February 26, 2024 - Approved
November 22, 2021- Approved
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Appendix A: Grant Categories and Limits
Community Grant - Tier 1
The Community Grants - Tier 1 funding can be used to support smaller projects up to
$1,000.
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Eligible organizations can apply multiple times, up to the maximum amount
available. For example, an organization can apply for more than one project as
long as the total amount of all submissions per organization does not exceed
the $1,000 limit.
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Funds granted to an eligible host organization on behalf of another group will
not count toward the host organization's grant limits.
Community Grant - Tier 2
The Community Grants - Tier 2 funding can be used to support larger projects up to
$7,500.00.
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Eligible organizations can apply multiple times, up to the maximum amount
available. For example, an organization can apply for more than one project, as
long as the total amount of all submissions, per organization, does not exceed
the $7,500 limit.
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Funds granted to an eligible host organization on behalf of another group will
not count toward the host organization's grant limits.
Waterfront Development Projects Grant - Tier 3
The Waterfront Development Projects Grant - Tier 3 funding can be used to support
waterfront development projects up to a maximum of 50% of the project.
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Appendix B - Community Grant Tier 1 Application Form
Maximum Request: $1,000
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Name of the Organization:
Applicant Name and Title of Representative
Civic Address:
Contact Number:
Email:
Form of Organization:
Not-for-Profit Organization
Charitable Organization
Registry of Joint Stocks file number or
Charitable Organization number:
If you are neither a not-for-profit nor a charitable organization and are being
sponsored by an eligible host organization, please provide the host
organization's information and contact details below. Please note that the
Municipality will pay the approved grant funds to the host organization.
Host Contact Information
Host Organization:
Applicant Name and Title of Representative:
Civic Address:
Contact Number:
Email:
Host Form of Organization:
Not-for-Profit Organization
Charitable Organization
Host's Registry of Joint Stocks file number
or Charitable Organization number:
Sum Requested: $
Purpose of Funding Request/Project Description: (Use additional pages if required.)
Required Attachments
Registry of Joint Stocks file number (include a list of
directors), Charitable Organization number or proof of
organizational status
Project budget
Please forward your applications to grants@richmondcounty.ca
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Appendix C - Community Grant Tier 2 Application Form
Maximum Request: $7,500.00
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Name of the Organization:
Applicant Name and Title of Representative
Civic Address:
Contact Number:
Email:
Form of Organization:
Not-for-Profit Organization
Charitable Organization
Registry of Joint Stocks file number or
Charitable Organization number:
If you are neither a not-for-profit nor a charitable organization and are being
sponsored by an eligible host organization, please provide the host
organization's information and contact details below. Please note that the
Municipality will pay the approved grant funds to the host organization.
Host Contact Information
Host Organization:
Applicant Name and Title of Representative:
Civic Address:
Contact Number:
Email:
Host Form of Organization:
Not-for-Profit Organization
Charitable Organization
Host's Registry of Joint Stocks file number
or Charitable Organization number:
Sum Requested:
Purpose of Funding Request: (Use additional pages if required.)
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Appendix C - Community Grant Tier 2 Application Form
Maximum Request: $7,500.00
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Project Budget
Cost of the Project
Financing the Project
Capital Cost
Stakeholder Equity:
Land:
Stakeholder Loan:
Land Improvements:
Funding Agency
Materials:
Provincial:
Labour Costs:
Federal:
Other Capital Costs:
MOCR (County):
Other - Specify:
Other - Specify:
Other - Specify:
Other - Specify:
Total:
Total:
Required Attachments
Registry of Joint Stocks file number (include list of directors), Charitable
Organization number or proof of organizational status
Proof of ownership/lease/authorization to facility
Balance Sheet (sample attached)
Income Statement for the previous fiscal year (sample attached)
Applicants must provide source of Funds for Stakeholder Equity and Stakeholder Loan.
Please forward your applications to grants@richmondcounty.ca
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Appendix D - Waterfront Development Grant, Tier 3 Application Form
Maximum Request: up to max of 50% of Project
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Name of the Organization:
Applicant Name:
Title of Representative:
Civic Address:
Contact Number:
Email:
Form of Organization:
Not-for-Profit Organization
Charitable Organization
Registry of Joint Stocks file number or
Charitable Organization number:
Sum Requested:
Waterfront development projects that are similar in nature to those in the Canadian
Community-Building Fund (CCBF) projects. List all that apply.
Purpose of Funding Request: (Use additional pages if required.)
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Appendix D - Waterfront Development Grant, Tier 3 Application Form
Maximum Request: up to max of 50% of Project
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Project Budget
Cost of the Project
Financing the Project
Capital Cost:
Stakeholder Equity
Land
Stakeholder Loan
Land Improvements
Funding Agency:
Materials
Provincial
Labour Costs
Federal
Other Capital Costs:
MOCR (County)
Other - Specify:
Other - Specify
Other - Specify:
Other - Specify
Total:
Total:
Required Attachments
Registry of Joint Stocks file number (include list of directors), Charitable
Organization number or proof of organizational status
Proof of ownership/lease/authorization to facility
Balance Sheet (sample attached)
Income Statement for the previous fiscal year (sample attached)
Applicants must provide source of Funds for Stakeholder Equity and Stakeholder
Loan.
Please forward your applications to grants@richmondcounty.ca
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