City of St. John's grants provide financial and other resources to organizations or individuals whose application supports the City's strategic directions. Funding is available in the following categories:
Arts organizations |
Financial resources are available to arts organizations in the following disciplines:
The Grants to Arts Organizations program has the following goals:
ImportantBefore applying, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the following: Applicants must then complete an application form with the required attachments, and send it to citygrants@stjohns.ca before 4:00 p.m. on the last Friday of November. Only one request per organization will be considered in a fiscal year. ApplicationsFor more informationEmail citygrants@stjohns.ca or call (709) 576-2563. |
Individual Artists |
Financial resources are available to individual artists in the following disciplines:
The Grants to Individual Artists has the following goals:
ImportantBefore applying, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the following: Applicants must then complete an application form with the required attachments, and send it to citygrants@stjohns.ca before 4:00 p.m. on the last Friday of November. Only one request per artist will be considered in a fiscal year. ApplicationsIndividual Artists Application For more informationEmail citygrants@stjohns.ca or call (709) 576-2563. |
Building Safer Communities |
The City of St. John’s will receive funding through Public Safety Canada’s Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF) over a three year period to develop and facilitate a crime and violence strategy in collaboration with community partners and stakeholders.
As part of this work, the City launched a program in 2024 to provide funding to community-based service providers to develop new prevention and intervention initiatives or enhance existing programs for children, youth, young adults, and their families in the City of St. John’s. Initiatives should address one or more of the following:
Funding AvailableApproximately $450,000 in grant funding was made available for the launch of the program in 2024. The maximum amount that can be awarded to community-based service providers is $150,000. Depending on the scope of the proposed project and the number of partnerships involved, additional funds may be available. ApplicationsFor more information, view the grant application form. Recipients |
Capital grants to community organizations |
Capital grants support non-profit groups and organizations seeking financial assistance for the construction, expansion or renovation of a facility. The facility must meet a demonstrated need in the areas of recreational, culture or other community service. ImportantBefore applying, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the following: Applicants must then complete an application form with the required attachments, and send it to citygrants@stjohns.ca before 4:00 p.m. on the last Friday of November. Only one request per organization will be considered in a fiscal year. ApplicationsCapital Grants to Community Organizations Application For more informationEmail citygrants@stjohns.ca or call (709) 570-2186. |
Community organizations |
The City of St. John's supports non-profit organizations seeking financial assistance. We will consider supporting educational, multicultural, recreational or inclusive programs and services. Activities must take place within the city. ImportantBefore applying, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the following: Applicants must then complete an application form with the required attachments, and send it to citygrants@stjohns.ca before 4:00 p.m. on the last Friday of November. Only one request per organization will be considered in a fiscal year. ApplicationsCommunity Organizations Application For more informationEmail citygrants@stjohns.ca or call (709) 570-2186.
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Heritage Financial Incentive |
The City of St. John's aims to conserve significant heritage resources including buildings and streetscapes. The Heritage Financial Incentives Program assists property owners to maintain designated heritage buildings and homes. Properties in the City's Heritage Areas will also be considered. Two types of grants are available through this program:
Applications are available online and must be submitted to the City between March 1 and May 1 for the following calendar year. Once a grant application is approved, Council may waive associated permit fees. For information and deadlinesContact Access St. John's 311 or 709-754-CITY (2489) or email: Heritage Financial Incentive Application |
Meetings, conventions and sporting events |
The City of St. John's supports non-profit groups and organizations seeking financial assistance to host meetings, conventions, and sporting events within the city. The meeting, convention, or sporting event must have at least 75 percent of delegates, athletes, coaches, and/or officials from outside the province, in order to be considered eligible. ApplicationApplications must be received at least 14 days prior to the scheduled event in order to be considered eligible. |
Special events and festivals |
The City of St. John's supports non-profit organizations producing events of one or more days that take place in the city. Events should:
ImportantBefore applying, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the following: Applicants must then complete an application form with the required attachments, and send it to citygrants@stjohns.ca before 4:00 p.m. on the last Friday of November. Only one request per organization will be considered in a fiscal year. ApplicationsSpecial Events and Festivals Application For more informationEmail citygrants@stjohns.ca or call (709) 570-2186.
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Sporting organizations |
The City of St. John's supports non-profit organizations that:
To be considered, a provincial sport governing body must sanction your organization. ImportantBefore applying, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the following: Applicants must then complete an application form with the required attachments, and send it to citygrants@stjohns.ca before 4:00 p.m. on the last Friday of November. Only one request per organization will be considered in a fiscal year. ApplicationsSporting Organizations Application For more informationEmail citygrants@stjohns.ca or call (709) 570-2186.
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Youth sport travel |
Travel funding is available to youth who are residents of St. John's and who won the right to take part in amateur championship sporting events. Funding for such travel is restricted to Atlantic, national or international events. Youth are up to 29 years of age and registered or attending a secondary or a post-secondary institution. ImportantBefore applying, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the following:
ApplicationsApplications must be received at least 14 days prior to scheduled travel in order to be considered eligible. For more informationEmail citygrants@stjohns.ca or call (709) 570-2186. |
Youth non-sport travel |
Travel funding assistance is available to youth who are residents of St. John's and are travelling out of province to attend formally sponsored symposiums, conferences, seminars, competitions, etc. The event should broaden horizons in education, culture, or social or political interests. Youth are up to 29 years of age and registered or attending a secondary or a post-secondary institution. ImportantBefore applying, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the following: ApplicationsApplications must be received at least 14 days prior to scheduled travel in order to be considered eligible. For more informationEmail citygrants@stjohns.ca or call (709) 570-2186. |
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