Applications are now open for the 2021 Community Organization Investment initiative as part of the Community Benefits Plan.
Eligible organizations can submit funding applications until 12PM (EST) on January 27, 2021, for proposed initiatives ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 (CDN) for events, programming or infrastructure improvements that will benefit the Sandwich/west Windsor or Delray/Southwest Detroit neighbourhoods.
Learn more about specific eligibility requirements and the application/review process.
Download the application form here.
View the presentation from the December 9, 2020 virtual information session here
Register to attend an upcoming virtual information session here.
Applications can be submitted in the following ways:
- Electronically to info@wdbridge.com in word or .pdf format noting “Community Organization Investment Application, Attn: Manager Community Benefits” in the subject line.
- Via registered mail in printed format to the attention of the Manager Community Benefits at: WDBA Main Office, 100 Ouellette Avenue, Suite 400, Windsor, ON, N9A 6T3”
The Community Organization Investment
Timing: 2020-2024
Partner: Local Community Organizations Determined Annually
The Neighbourhood Infrastructure Strategy of the Community Benefits Plan includes a commitment to provide a $100,000 (CDN) annual investment allowance for community organizations located in or servicing Sandwich/west Windsor or Delray/Southwest Detroit residents for a five-year duration from 2020 – 2024.
Through the Community Organization Investment initiative, eligible organizations can submit applications for funding on an annual basis for proposed initiatives ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 (CDN) for events, programming and infrastructure improvements that will benefit the Sandwich/west Windsor or Delray/Southwest Detroit neighbourhoods.
2020 Community Organization Investment Announcement – June 10, 2020