Annual Operating Grant – Application Process

The District of Carleton North has many non-profit organizations who, through their active
membership, provide foundational support in many communities in our area. This policy reflects the willingness and financial ability of the District of Carleton North to recognize and support the ongoing efforts of our volunteers who serve a vital role in providing valuable programs and services throughout our district. This policy is adopted under authority of Section 102 of the Local Governance Act, RSNB 2017, c. 18.

Types of Support

Annual Operating Grants:

Annual Operating Funding is available to eligible non-profit organizations that demonstrate positive contributions to the District of Carleton North as per Policy No. A-03. The District of Carleton North shall issue a call for funding once per year.

• Provide Operational funding support to community-based organizations for their programs and operational expenses OR
• Provide operational funding support to tourism, recreation and cultural organizations for their programs and operational costs

📅 Application Deadline: February 13, 2026

Eligibility Requirements:

Any organization applying for funding under this policy shall meet ALL of the following requirements

• Be a not for profit or charitable organization
• Have a volunteer board of directors or executive
• Have been in operation for at least one year
• Demonstrate the ability to raise funds through their own means
• Provide their organizations annual revenue and expenses and demonstrate a need for operating funding assistance
• For grants over $5,000, financial statements are required; and,
• Demonstrate how their application for funding will benefit the residents of the District of Carleton North.

Sponsorship Grants:

Sponsorship funding and one-time donations are eligible to organizations for their positive contributions to the District of Carleton North. Sponsorship & donation grant applications may be submitted at any time throughout the year, up to the annual budget allocation. See the policy for details.

• Provide funding for tournament hosting/travel and District of Carleton North facility discounts

Eligibility Requirements:

• Demonstrate the ability to raise funds through their own means
• Demonstrate how their application for funding will benefit the residents of the District of Carleton North

In-Kind Support:

In-Kind support is available for eligible organizations for events that will benefit the residents of the District of Carleton North. In-Kind grant applications may be submitted at any time throughout the year. Applications submitted shall be subject to availability of Town staff, services, facility and equipment being requested. See the policy for details.

• Provides support to organizations through use of Town staff, facilities, or services.

• Demonstrate the ability to raise funds through their own means
• Demonstrate how their application for in-kind support will benefit the residents of the District of Carleton North

General Conditions

• Only complete and accurate applications will be considered.
• Organizations receiving funding must recognize the District of Carleton North as a sponsor when applicable.
• All applicants are expected to review the full policy before applying
• In-Kind and Sponsorship applications must be submitted a minimum of 4 – 6 weeks prior to required date – see policy

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For questions, contact rayma.rediker@carletonnorth.com or 📞 506-392-6763 ext. 201.