City of Mississauga Launches 2020 Culture and Community Grant Programs

Starting today, applications are being accepted for the City’s 2020 Culture and Community Grants Program. Mississauga-based arts, culture and community organizations that require financial support for 2020 are encouraged to apply.

Organizations are encouraged to review the Culture Program Guidelines and Community Grant Program Guidelines before applying.

All applications must be submitted online at mississauga.ca/grantsportal by Friday, October 11, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.

2020 Culture and Community Grants

Arts and Culture Grant Program

This program provides funding for Mississauga-based, not-for-profit cultural organizations. The grant helps organizations advance knowledge and develop outstanding programs and services that further participation, understanding and the appreciation of culture and heritage for Mississauga residents.

Culture Festivals and Celebrations Grant Program

This program assists Mississauga-based organizations by providing funding for costs associated with providing clean and safe venues for the presentation of arts, heritage and cultural festivals and celebrations.

Culture Projects Grant Program

This program supports cultural events, projects or activities taking place between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

Community Grant Program

This program assists Mississauga-based and active, not-for-profit community groups; it provides one-year operating and project grants. This grant focuses on facilitating the delivery of recreation and sport, parks and forestry and environment programs as well as projects which improve the quality of life for Mississauga residents.

Information Sessions

Information sessions are available for organizations interested in applying for the City’s grant programs. Sessions are mandatory for organizations that have not received funding from the City within the last two years.