Application Agreement
The USC Grants Committee may take on average 3 weeks to review applications. Please take this into consideration when planning for your event.
Applications will be accepted on a continual basis between mid October and March.
The Committee will begin reviewing applications in October.
USC Grant application updates or appeals are not permitted after the event date.
The USC Grants Committee reserves the right under rare circumstances to modify the granted amount to what is believed to be reasonable and attach contingencies to be able to receive the granted funds.
- The USC Grant Fund will not provide funding for the following:
a. to organizations whose purpose is related to political activity (federal or provincial political parties) as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency,
b. to “For-profit” organizations or private foundations,
c. where funding is duplicating funding received from another funder,
d. for renovations to a place of worship unless it is also used for community activities used for the general benefit of the community,
e. for political and/or advocacy activities, such as partisan activities or activities that promote a biased viewpoint or a political position on issues of public concern,
f. for activities that could be deemed discriminatory as defined by the Ontario Human Rights Code,
g. for dollar for dollar replacement of government funding,
h. for medical research or medical equipment,
i. for direct contributions to annual fundraising drives, capital campaigns or special fundraising events/campaigns,
j. for construction of new buildings,
k. for the purchase of land or buildings,
l. for activities completed or costs incurred before approval of the USC Grant,
m. for operating grants which cover ongoing program costs,
n. for capital grants to cover costs for renovations and equipment purchases including those for improved accessibility, enhancement of community spaces, increased energy efficiencies or “green” innovative technologies