COVID-19 Response - Community Support Fund
As part of the City of Burlington’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City is relaunching its existing community support programs into a streamlined program called the Community Support Fund (CSF). This umbrella program will join existing programs to provide financial support to residents and community groups who want to enrich and connect the Burlington community through sport, recreation, art and cultural experiences. The combined fund will simplify the funding process and make it easier for Burlington residents and community groups to access financial supports to enhance their community’s wellbeing. The Community Support Fund brings the Community Development Fund, The Neighbourhood Matching Fund and the Arts and Culture Fund together temporarily during COVID-19.
This fund will help a variety of sport, recreation, art, and cultural events, programs and projects in Burlington neighbourhoods and communities, up to a maximum value of $5000 per application. Applicants can apply for funding one-time per year. The program is designed to recognize the importance of supporting Burlington’s communities during these challenging times. By providing access to funding, the City is looking for innovative ideas to connect and enhance our community; events/activities that can offer exciting and meaningful opportunities to strengthen and nourish community spirit.
Community Support Fund Objectives | ||||||||||
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Ideas for Community Support Fund Applications | ||||||||||
Ideas for Community Support Fund applications must meet Provincial, Regional and Municipal Health and Safety standards. Examples include:
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Who Can Apply? | ||||||||||
Eligible Applicants The Community Support Fund is available to Burlington based:
Ineligible Applicants The Community Support Fund is not available to:
Note: Government agencies can support projects or be in partnership with the eligible applicant.
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Criteria and Guidelines | ||||||||||
The project must:
The Project must clearly demonstrate:
Insurance Applicants must be able to maintain third party liability insurance throughout the project in the amount of not less than $2 million, listing The Corporation of the City of Burlington as an additional insured. |
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Application Timelines | ||||||||||
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Steps for Applying to the Community Support Fund | ||||||||||
Complete the application form below. A City staff member will connect back with you within 30 days to inform you of your application’s standing. *Applications may be declined if submission is incomplete or does not clearly demonstrate all the required information. |
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How do I receive funding? | ||||||||||
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How much funding can I receive, and what will it cover? | ||||||||||
Applicants can receive up to $5000 funding for a one-time Community Support Fund application. Funding will be based on scope and number of virtual/physically distanced participants and/or reach and impact on Burlington community.
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Community Support Fund Completed Projects | ||||||||||
Name of Project: Boothman Play Street Date of Project: Oct. 18, 2020 Total Funding: $2,000 Goal was to get more children playing outside and building relationships within the community. This is creating a stronger sense of community as well as giving the children a safe place to play together. This is what they said… This project was amazing! It was truly awesome watching neighbours young and old come out to learn and play a new sport together! Being active and spending time outdoors is so important for a healthy lifestyle and there’s no better way to encourage our children to be active then by leading by example. Our street was so excited to have a COVID-19 safe way to interact and play together. Families and children looked forward to pickleball night every week! This program has helped families get moving together while providing the opportunity to try a new sport without any financial commitment. Many families have taken on a love of the sport pickleball and are looking into continuing playing it going forward! This was such a special program for our street and community, truly something everyone looked forward to each week! Name of Project: White Pines Movie Night Date of Project: Sept. 25, 2020 Total Funding: $1,559.50 Goal was to have a neighbourhood Movie Night on the street, with physical distancing. Treats will be out for everyone. This is what they said… The objective of the project is to bring the White Pines Drive neighbourhood closer together and reach out to each family new and old to strengthen the core of the City of Burlington. This event during this time of isolation will be a small way of connecting with our neighbourhood families. In the past 6 years we have had a Love my Neighbourhood BBQ. These events help to strengthen our community our street and solidify relationships on White Pines Drive. From ages 85 to infants the community out reach is what Burlington is built on. This type of community spirit is a great feel good experience for our street and community. Name of Project: Get Fit for Free Date of Project: Sept. 15 to Nov. 13, 2020 Total Funding: $3,240 Free bootcamp style classes in LaSalle Park Tuesday and Friday mornings for women with young children. Name of Project: Rudolph in Aldershot Date of Project: Sept. 12 to Nov. 29, 2020 Total Funding: $416 Kick-off celebration for the neighbours who participated in putting a blow up Rudolph on their front lawns. Name of Project: Bonnie Court Get Together Date of Project: Sept. 10, 2020 Total Funding: $1,395 Celebrate new friendships with an outdoor party in a court. With the pandemic and being forced to stay at home or close to home the kids were still allowed to play outside and interact with each other while still maintaining social distance in the middle of the court. This is what they said… A good time was had by all and we rotated who could come and join again to keep the numbers under the 25. We have the most amazing group of neighbours in our court. I couldn’t ask for a more loving and supportive group of people during “normal” times never mind during a global pandemic. Name of Project: Hadfield Court Movie Night Date of Project: Sept. 10, 2020 Total Funding: $2,686.50 The goal of this event was to provide the children and families on the street with an opportunity it’s to connect with their friends and neighbours after a very long and lonely period of isolation. This event fostered a sense of community, connection, and comfort while maintaining appropriate safety and social distancing measures. It was a bright spot and an opportunity for the kids to experience the joy of a fun community event. This is what they said… The families on the street were thrilled to have the chance to reconnect with their neighbours after months of isolation. The children in the court all came dressed up as their favourite movie characters, and enjoyed cotton candy, and treats from our free concession stand. A wonderful time was had by all the neighbours. Neighbours gave generously to Halton Food4Kids and we raised over $800 for families in need. Name of Project: Yoga in the Park Date of Project: Aug. to Nov. 1, 2020 Total Funding: $681.49 Free exercise and stretching program offered Sunday mornings in Burloak Park for local residents. This is what they said… We had one mom say that these classes were “the highlight of her week” and many of the kids looked forward to their park visits too! Name of Project: Live at the Apollo Concert Series Date of Project: Select Fridays from July to Sept. Total Funding: $1,700 Provided the community residents with a family event that they would enjoy a wide variety of professional musicians playing live music. This is what they said… This project was to provide the neighbourhood community with outdoor live music entertainment throughout the summer. We drew many families from the community, had physical distancing rules in place and received back many comments of thanks and appreciation for providing people with free family entertainment. The overall experience learned that residents love live music in this setting, outdoors in good weather and a time schedule that suited everyone. |