Objectives:
- Support local organizations that enhance residents' quality of life or provide support to city programs.
- Align funding with the City’s Social Inclusion Plan, Strategic Plan, Greater Moncton Immigration Strategy, and Cultural Plan.
- Promote social inclusion, cultural development, immigration support, and quality of life improvements.
Target Beneficiaries:
- Local non-profit organizations.
- Groups providing community services within the City of Moncton.
- Organizations aligned with social inclusion, cultural, immigration, or quality of life objectives.
- Not eligible: individuals, government agencies, for-profit groups, political or religious organizations, commercial ventures, or groups operating predominantly outside Moncton.
Grant Streams:
- Major and Multi-Year Grants: $10,000 or more, operational and/or capital funding.
- Quality of Life Grants: under $10,000, aligned with social inclusion and strategic plans.
- Immigration Grants: under $10,000, supporting immigration strategy priorities.
- Cultural Grants: under $10,000, for projects aligned with the Cultural Plan.
Application Process:
- Applications open June 16, 2025; deadline September 29, 2025.
- Applicants must create an account on the City website and complete an online application.
- Information sessions are provided to assist applicants.
- Applications are evaluated by a Grant Evaluation Committee including community members, Council, and City administration.
- Recommendations go to City Council in fall; funding finalized during budget deliberations.
- Successful applicants receive funding in the following calendar year.
- Final reports are required by the second Friday in December of the funding year to ensure accountability and future eligibility.
Key Features:
- Emphasis on measurable projected outcomes related to social inclusion, culture, recreation, immigration, and other community benefits.
- Examples of outcomes include number of clients housed, participants in programs, cultural event attendance, newcomer integration, and environmental impact reduction.
- Multi-year funding available for larger projects.
- Transparent evaluation criteria and scoring matrix.
- Other municipal funding programs exist separately (e.g., Heritage Grant, Youth Recreation Assistance).
- Strong focus on community impact and alignment with city priorities.
This program fosters community development by providing structured, outcome-focused financial support to eligible organizations that contribute positively to Moncton's social, cultural, and economic fabric. Funding decisions are made with community input and require accountability through reporting.
