Local non-profits and community initiatives can now apply for two-year operating grants from the City of Prince George.
With the arrival of the new year, applications have opened for the new program, which offers non-profits grants worth up to 30 per cent of their operating budget up to a maximum of $30,000.
A total of $131,576 is available through this program.
To qualify, applicants must have previously received grant funding from the city in the last five years and have submitted all the relevant reporting, be a registered non-profit, have been in operation for at least two year, must operate within city limits, demonstrate a need for the funding, must show proof of other funding sources.
They should also show that they support Prince George’s strategic goals and focus on improving residents’ health.
The city says the grant will not fund non-profits’ property taxes, debt repayments or major capital purchases.
Applications are due on Jan. 31 at 4:30 p.m. The city will reach out to tell applicants whether they have been successful by email within six to eight weeks.
Once received, the applications will be reviewed by both city council sitting as a Committee of the Whole as well as one or two members of city staff.
