Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to structure donations/grants of municipally owned resources in limited amounts to non-profit organizations within the Corporation of the Town of Moosonee’s municipality for purposes related to the well-being of the community and the growth and/or recognition of individuals in the community. 

 Eligible Resources

 Municipally owned resources eligible for donation/grants include:

• Use of a municipally owned facility (rental fee waived/reduced)
• Municipal staff support (expertise) for an event (wages waived/reduced)
• Use of municipally owned equipment (rental fee waived/reduced)
• Use of municipally owned materials (rental fee waived/reduced)

Guidelines 

1. All requests for donations/grants should be directed in writing to the Mayor and Council of the Town of Moosonee well in advance of the event so that the request can be considered at a regularly scheduled Town Council Meeting.
2. All requests will be assessed based on availability of the requested resource, potential financial impact to the municipality, contribution to the well-being of members of the community, recognition of a worthwhile program/cause, and overall community impact.
3. Organizations and/or charities whose primary focus is not within the municipality shall not be considered for a municipal donation or grant.  
4. There will be on-going consideration given to providing recognition in the form of donations/grants to local elementary and secondary schools.
5. Donations/grants made by the municipality are not to be regarded as a commitment by the municipality to continue such donations/grants in the future.
6. No donation or grant will be considered unless specifically authorized by Mayor and Council in the form of a resolution of support.
7. In making donations/grants, the municipality may impose such conditions and/or restrictions as it deems fit.  The municipality’s decisions regarding donations/grants are final.

 Eligibility 

1. Applicants must demonstrate the need for the specific request.  Each request must identify a specific defined benefit and outcome.  Each request must contain the date, hours, and requested municipal resource.
2. Applicants, with the exception of local elementary and secondary schools, must be non-profit community groups and organizations – individuals are not eligible.  Applicants must provide the town with their registration name and number on each request.
3. The municipality reserves the right to limit the number of donations/grants made to a particular organization in any given year.
4. Applicants must be located in the municipality of the Corporation of the Town of Moosonee.
5. The Town Council’s decisions regarding eligibility are final.

Donation or Grant Requests must be made in writing and be addressed to Mayor & Council.  Donations and/or Grants will be authorized by Town Council in the form of a resolution, at regularly scheduled Town Council Meetings.  Applicants should contact the Town Office to determine when their request will be reviewed and to ensure approval is received prior to proceeding with the event.