Council Discretionary Grants are available to organizations that contribute to the general interest and quality of life for residents.
Application Intake Periods & Deadlines
- April 1 to 30 (deadline: April 30 at 11:59 pm)
- October 1 to 31 (deadline: October 31 at 11:59pm pm)
Note: Late/incomplete applications will not be considered.
NEW October 2024: The Council Discretionary Grants application has now been moved online. The City of Vernon will no longer be accepting paper applications.
Applicants must:
- be community based;
- provide a service which is not provided by any other group or organization;
- only submit one application per calendar year;
- be a non-profit organization or registered society.
For full eligibility requirements and the application process details, please read the Council Discretionary Funds Grant Policy.
Required Application Materials
- A completed online application including the following:
- The most recent set of financial statements.
- The minutes of the most recent annual general meeting.
- A list of the members of the executive (including positions held, address and contact numbers) Confirmation of registered society status.
- A profile and history of the organization and its accomplishments.
A guide on how to create an online account and grant application can be found here. For any questions please contact the Coordinator, Financial Services at finance@vernon.ca or 250-550-3560.