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The Haliburton County Development Corporation (HCDC) has launched a special COVID Edition of the Local Initiatives Program to support Not-for-Profit organizations adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
We recognize that many not-for-profit organizations are experiencing additional costs due to COVID-19 or are experiencing a loss of revenue due to cancelled programming or diminished fundraising revenue.
This program is to help Not-for-Profit organizations cover new expenses incurred to respond to COVID-19 protocols or to assist with fixed operating costs which cannot be covered due to loss of revenue. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that without this support, the organization would be faced with closures or cancelling programming.
It is highly recommended that applicants discuss the project with Autumn Wilson awilson@haliburtoncdc.ca or Jim Blake jblake@haliburtoncdc.ca prior to completing an application to determine eligibility.
Eligible Costs
- New expenses incurred in response to COVID-19 protocols
Examples include:- Personal protective equipment
- Plexiglass shields
- Office/building improvements to allow for physical distancing and/or ventilation.
- License for video conferencing service
- Training for staff or volunteers related to COVID-19 protocols
- Fixed operating costs required to keep the organization in working order.
Examples include but are not limited to:- Insurance
- Rent
- Heat and Hydro
Ineligible Costs
- Expenses related to direct programming
- Wages
Funding Criteria
- Organizations must be able to demonstrate financial need for the support
- Expenses must be incurred before March 15, 2021
- The Local Initiatives Program may cover up to 100% of eligible costs
Eligible recipients
- Not-for-profit community organizations in Haliburton County
Ineligible Recipients
- Municipalities
- For-profit Businesses
- Individuals
Please make sure to download the full Program Guidelines for more information about required documentation, available funding, and evaluation criteria.
