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Welcome to the Grant in Aid Application Form

Grant in Aid Community Grant Program are provided to non-profit, community-based organizations that provide direct programs, services or activities that enhance the quality of place and economy for Brighton's residents in the areas of social services, health, arts, culture, heritage, recreation, youth initiatives, local cemetery initiatives or the environment.

Schedule D — Application Form: Community Grants in Aid Program

Streams B and C (Policy ss. 4.2, 7) — submit to the Treasurer, Municipality of Brighton, using the online form by September 30 at 4:00 p.m. (2026 intake only: extended to October 31 at 4:00 p.m.)

Before You Apply

One form serves both streams. Requests up to $5,000 (Stream B — Community Project and Investment Grants): complete Parts 1–4. Requests over $5,000 (Stream C — Major / Strategic Grants): complete Parts 1–5.
Every application is scored against the published Scoring Matrix (Schedule A). The questions in Part 3 correspond to the scoring criteria — answer them with that in mind.
Review the eligibility criteria in Section 6 of the Policy before applying. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered, and no exceptions will be made. There is no appeal process; funding is competitive and not guaranteed.
Organizations with several projects or sub-committees under one lead or umbrella organization must submit all projects under one cover application, with project budgets and information as attachments.
Commitments made before written notification of approval are at the applicant's risk. No funding is paid until the annual municipal budget is approved. Funds not spent for the approved purpose in the year provided must be returned.

Part 1 - Organization Information

Name of Group/Organization

Civic Address of Group/Organization

Mailing Address (if different from above)

Contact Person's Name and Position

Contact Person's Phone Number

Contact Person's Email Address

Community Group's website

Not-for-profit status (incorporation or registration number, if any):

Choose the ONE sector that best represents the organization's area of involvement

Environment

Culture

Youth Initiatives

Heritage

Social Services and Health

Recreation

Arts

Briefly describe the purpose or mandate of the organization:

Part 2 - The Request

Name of proposed activity, project, or program:

Dollar amount requested

Check all those that apply to your program, service or activity (must select at least one)

New

Recurring (if recurring, attach results and attendance from the previous two years)

Date(s) of the activity:

Venue / location: Confirmed

Yes

Part 3 - Proposal

Answer each question; each corresponds to a Scoring Matrix criterion. Attach a separate sheet where more space is needed. Every question must be answered.

3.1 Local benefit (Criterion 1): Where does the organization operate, and who benefits? How many participants are expected, and what proportion are Brighton residents? Will there be a charge to participate?

3.2 Community need (Criterion 2): What need in Brighton does this activity fill, and how do you know it is not otherwise met?

3.3 Benefit, impact, and inclusion (Criterion 3): Describe the expected impact and how the activity will be delivered in an accessible, open, and inclusive way, including health, safety, accessibility, and environmental measures.

3.4 Strategic alignment (Criterion 4): How does the activity support the Municipal Strategic Plan or the Municipality's core services and mandates? (Documents available at www.brighton.ca.)

3.5 Financial need (Criterion 5): Why is municipal support needed? What other funding has been pursued or secured?

3.6 Community support and collaboration (Criterion 7): What other support exists — funding, sponsorship, in-kind contributions, volunteers, or partnerships?

3.7 Evaluation (Criterion 9): How will you measure the success of the activity?

3.8 Funding history (Criterion 9): If the organization received municipal funding in a prior year, report on the results, including participation. (A report-back under Policy s. 10.1 must be on file before this application is considered complete.)

3.9 Recognition (optional): How will the Municipality's contribution be recognized if the grant is approved?

Part 4 — Budget, Attachments, and Declarations

Complete the budget below or attach a budget approved by the organization's governing body.

Revenues

Grant Requested (this application):

Confirmed / Projected

$ Amount

Federal / Provincial assistance:

Confirmed / Projected

$ Amount

Fundraising:

Confirmed / Projected

$ Amount

Donation / Sponsorships:

Confirmed / Projected

$ Amount

Earned Revenue (admission, fees, sales)

Confirmed / Projected

$ Amount

In-kind (list)

Confirmed / Projected

$ Amount

Other (specify)

Confirmed / Projected

$ Amount

Total Revenue

Confirmed / Projected

$ Amount

Expenditures

Marketing / Advertising

Confirmed / Projected

$ Amount

Administration (insurance, legal, office)

Confirmed / Projected

$ Amount

Project / Activity costs (staging, instructions, etc.)

Confirmed / Projected

$ Amount

Other (specify)

Confirmed / Projected

$ Amount

Total Expenditures

Confirmed / Projected

$ Amount

Net Surplus / (deficit)

Confirmed / Projected

$ Amount

Attachments Checklist:

Use list below to ensure all required information is provided

Completed application (all questions answered) and activity budget;

Financial information demonstrating need — at the organization's discretion (for example, recent financial statements, the activity budget, or other financial records);

Accessible Customer Service Training certification;

If recurring: results and attendance from the previous two years;

If requesting more than $20,000: audited financial statements or review-engagement statements (Policy s. 7.3);

If an umbrella application: project budgets and information for each project.

The organization declares that (check each):

It has read the eligibility criteria in Section 6 of the Policy and complies with all requirements, including the financial controls in s. 6.2 (two signing authorities, segregated bank reconciliation, no cash withdrawals) and financial records in the organization's name;

The information in this application, including financial information, is true and correct;

If approved, it will report back on the use of funds, including a financial report, within three months of completing the activity (Policy s. 10.1); and

It acknowledges that unspent funds must be returned, that commitments made before written notice of approval are at its own risk, and that the Municipality may audit the use of any grant.

1. Signature: Name/Title:

Clear

Date:

1. Signature: Name/Title:

Clear

Date:

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, information gathered is used for the selection of applications for community grants. The identity of successful applicants and the funding awarded are made available to the public on the municipal website and through budget reports.

Please submit the budget for your activity or service.

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Please provide your minutes and/or resolution approving your cash handling processes

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Please provide your Accessibie Customer Service Training Certification

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Please provide all additional supporting documents for your application

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Part 5 — Stream C Only (requests over $5,000)

5.1 Feasibility and capacity (Criterion 8): Describe the organization's capacity to complete the activity: plan and timeline, key people, relevant experience, and status of arrangements.

5.2 Financial detail (Criteria 5–6): Explain the organization's overall financial position, including any deficit and the plan to address it, and how this request fits the organization's longer-term plans.

5.3 Multi-year request (if applicable): ☐ The organization requests a multi-year agreement of ☐ 2 or ☐ 3 years. State the amount requested for each year and why multi-year certainty is needed.

Applicants to the Municipality of Brighton Grant in Aid Community Grants Program must provide a completed application form and attach the following information:

a fully completed financial information form. This is to include complete financial information and the projected budget for the project.
the organization's financial statement for the most recent fiscal year, as prepared by the organization or their auditor.
completed accessible customer service training certification.
organization's minutes or resolution showing sound cash handling processes.
support materials such as annual reports, promotional material, etc.

Deadline for the application and supporting documents is the last working day of September.