Community Investment Fund

📋 Eligible Entities - For-profit businesses (all sizes and sectors) - Non-profit organizations and charities - Social enterprises - Community groups and associations - Indigenous organizations - Municipalities and local governments - Educational institutions (schools, colleges, universities) - Healthcare facilities and providers Key Requirement: Organization must demonstrate that viability or sustainability has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution (no repayment required) - Grant Size: Not specified in program description; varies by project and jurisdiction - Matching Requirements: Not explicitly stated; verify with program administrator - Repayability: None—funds are a contribution, not a loan - Payment Structure: Likely in installments upon milestone completion; confirm with program officer --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Community festival planning and delivery - Event organization and execution - Marketing and promotional materials for community events - Venue rental and setup costs - Artist/performer fees and entertainment - Equipment rental (staging, sound, lighting) - Staffing and volunteer coordination - Community engagement programming - Health and safety measures for events - Accessibility accommodations --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - COVID-19 Impact Requirement: Must provide evidence that pandemic negatively affected viability or sustainability - Community Benefit: Initiative must demonstrate clear community value and engagement - Reporting Obligations: Likely required to report on outcomes, attendance, and community impact - Eligible Timeframe: Confirm whether activities must occur within specific funding year - Documentation: Maintain records of expenses and community participation - Eligible Use Restriction: Funds limited to community initiatives (festivals/events only) - Application Deadline: Verify current intake dates with program administrator - Performance Metrics: Be prepared to demonstrate community benefit and successful event execution