Whitchurch-Stouffville Legacy Fund Grant Application

IMPORTANT INFORMATION & APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS - THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FRIDAY, June 19, 2026 @ 4:30PM

1. Applicants must complete this application form in its entirety and include any attachments as requested, if available. If not available, note this on the application.
2. ORGANIZATIONS WILL ONLY BE APPROVED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ONCE PER CALENDAR YEAR. SUBSEQUENT APPLICATIONS IN THE SAME CALENDAR YEAR WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
3. Applications will be reviewed for completeness. Applicants will be asked to provide any missing information, which must be received by the WSLF Administrator before the application is presented to the Board of Directors.
4. The Board of Directors will consider all applications based on the eligibility guidelines and information provided on the application. The Board will make the final decision concerning any support. 
5. Applicants will be informed of the Board decision whether successful or not by email within 4 weeks of the intake deadline.
6. Upon approval of the grant by the Board of Directors, the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville will produce payment as directed. The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville is solely the administrator of the bank account for the Whitchurch-Stouffville Legacy Fund and has no jurisdiction over the disbursement of the funds.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for funding, organizations must clearly demonstrate impact in one of these key areas:

Health & Well-Being: Promotes physical and mental health, with a focus on wellness, preventative care, and community well-being.

Environmental Sustainability: Advances environmental conservation, climate resilience and social sustainability, ensuring the long-term ecological health of our community.

Prosperity & Economic Development: Efforts that drive economic growth while ensuring equitable opportunities for all residents, including skills development and local business support.

Inclusive Community Connections: Fosters social cohesion and inclusivity by connecting individuals and groups, bridging the digitial devide, and ensuring equal access to community engagement for all residents.

Creative Arts & Innovation: Promotes creativity and innovation through arts, culture and technology, supporting both traditional and emerging creative industries that enrich our community and drive social change.

Generational Engagement & Support: Encourages intergenerational programming and provides support for indivuals of all ages, with a focus on youth mentorship, senior services and fostering meaningful connections accross generations.

Application Deadline is Friday, June 19, 2026 @ 4:30 pm. Please note that you can work on the online application and save your work for future submission.

SECTION A: APPLICANT INFORMATION

SECTION B: ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

SECTION C: PROJECT/EVENT INFORMATION

SECTION D: FUNDING/FUNDRAISING

D.4 INDICATE HOW THE REQUESTED FUNDS WILL BE SPENT. INCLUDE ITEMIZED COST ESTIMATES FOR EACH ASPECT OF THE EVENT/PROJECT THAT THE FUNDING WILL SUPPORT (E.G. PROGRAM SUPPLIES, ADVERTISING, RENTALS). BE SPECIFIC, THE WSLF WILL NOT CONSIDER APPLICATIONS THAT ARE ALLOWING FOR THE PROJECT/EVENT/PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A DONATION TO ANOTHER ORGANIZATION.

SECTION E: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

SECTION F: DECLARATION

• I have read and agree to the regulations, terms and conditions of funding as outlined in the application form and Grant Guidelines document.
• To the best of my knowledge, the information provided herein is true.
• I acknowledge that all decisions of the Board of Directors are final.
• Changes in scale, activities and time of the project/event for which the grant was awarded must be reported to the WSLF Administrator in a prompt manner.
• Should the project/event be cancelled, I, the applicant will return the funding to the Town of WS within 30 days of the cancellation.
• I will maintain adequate records as to receipts and the disbursements of funds received.
• Upon completion, I will submit the final report (template supplied by WSLF Board) to the Board of Directors detailing the success of the project/event.