Nov 17, 2021

 

2022 Community Organization Investments – Applications now open

Applications are open for the 2022 Community Organization Investment initiative as part of the Community Benefits Plan.

The Community Organization Investment initiative will provide funding of $50,000 (CDN) in Canada and the US to community organizations serving Sandwich/west Windsor or Delray/Southwest Detroit residents. Through this initiative, the project team will invest a total of $500,000 (CDN) in the two communities from 2020-2024.

Eligible organizations can submit funding applications 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.

Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. on January 26, 2022.

Applications will undergo a thorough review process and will only be considered for funding if eligibility requirements are met. Learn more and apply now!

Organizations looking for additional information on the Community Organization Investment process and eligibility requirements are encouraged to visit the GordieHoweInterntationalBridge.com for more information and register to attend an upcoming information session on December 1, 2021, at 1 p.m. or January 12, 2022 at 1 p.m.

Recipients will be announced in spring 2022. 

View recipients of the 2021 Community Organization Investment.

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