Apply for a Community Grant

The annual Community Grant budget is allocated evenly over three intakes. Intake deadlines for Community Grant applications are: 

• January 15th - January 2025 Press Release
• May 15th
• September 15th  

If application deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, submissions are due the following business day.  

A call for applications will be advertised at least two weeks prior to intake deadlines.

A completed Community Grant Application (see below for form) can be submitted to Parks & Recreation Department, City of Dawson

• in person at 1336 Front Street

• by email to recreation@cityofdawson.ca

• by mail to PO Box 308, Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0

• by fax to (867)993-7434
  
  

The Community Grants Committee will meet within two weeks of deadlines and make recommendations for approval at next Council meeting. 

Preference will be given to applications that demonstrate one or more of the following:

1. Provide a lasting infrastructure legacy to the community;
2. Demonstrate significant volunteer involvement;
3. Generate significant local spending and economic impact;
4. Maintain open public access to the event or project;
5. Demonstrate partnership with other levels of government and community groups;
6. Show large event attendance and local involvement;
7. Have limited access to alternative funding sources;
8. Generate awareness of City of Dawson;
9. Create a sustainable public
   
   

Dollars left from one intake will be available at the next intake.

Payment of grant is subject to the City receiving the signed Contribution Agreement along with the summary report, receipts and Revenue/Expense summary within six months of the date of notification of approved funding.