Capital and Community Grants Announced for 2021

The City of St. John's grants and subsidies program makes available financial and other resources to nonprofit groups, organizations and individuals whose programming supports the City’s Strategic Directions.  

For 2021, community grants total $1,216,950 while capital grants total $262,563; reserves in both grant programs have been held for situations where a decision is pending, or other items may arise before the end of the year.

“The City of St. John’s is working to build a city where people feel connected and are actively engaged in community life,” said Councillor Jamie Korab, lead Councillor for Community Services. “One of the many ways we work towards this goal is though financial support for non-profit organizations and community groups that contribute to sustainability, growth of the arts sector and healthy living. It is our hope that this support will help benefit many residents in our community.”

Community grant applications are received in the following categories:

• Community Groups and Organizations
• Special Events and Festivals
• Sport Groups and Organizations
• Youth Travel Sport and Non-Sport
• Artist and Arts Organizations 

Capital grants are awarded to eligible applicants for capital purchases, such as building repairs or construction.

Applicants are reviewed by the internal grants committee while grants to artists are reviewed by a jury of their peers.

The list of successful grant applicants is listed in the backgrounder attached. (* Indicates a new recipient for the 2021 year.)