Port Hope to change its community funding programs
Port Hope Town Hall. Northumberland 89.7 FM file photo.
Port Hope said it will transition its Community Grants and Donations funding to the ‘Community Strategic Initiatives Funding Program.’ “This new funding model is about streamlining the process and ensuring every dollar has a meaningful impact,” notes Mayor Olena Hankivsky. “By aligning community funding with our Strategic Plan, we’re creating a clear path for organizations to bring forward ideas that shape the future of Port Hope.”
This program replaces the former Community Grants and Donations Policy (By-law 68/2003), following a resolution passed at a recent Council meeting. The updated model being developed will invite proposals from local organizations that support strategic priorities such as community events, tourism, culture, recreation, and other initiatives that contribute to community building and innovation.
“This initiative ensures that our public funds are utilized in a way that directly advances our community’s goals,” said Councillor Todd Attridge, who championed the original motion to establish the new program. “By supporting strategic projects, we empower our local organizations to drive change and contribute to a vibrant and resilient community.”
Foundational funding recipients, including the Capitol Theatre, Critical Mass, and Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny, will also be presented with opportunities that may result in new funding agreements in exchange for providing specific services aligned with Port Hope’s Strategic Plan.
