Centennial Celebration Funding

Please review the following statements to verify eligibility:

• I /my organization/group operates within the City of North Bay or Nipissing First Nation
• The project takes place within the City of North Bay or Nipissing First Nation limits
• The project goal is to create a lasting legacy to celebrate North Bay's 100th anniversary
• The project is open to all North Bay and Nipissing First Nation residents/public to attend/enjoy/experience
• The project is not/will not be receiving any other funding from the City of North Bay
• The project does not directly financially benefit a City of North Bay staff or council member
• The project does not directly financially benefit a Nipissing First Nation staff or Council member

Individuals, organizations or businesses may submit the completed Centennial Legacy Projects Fund Application in person to the City of North Bay’s Arts, Recreation, Culture & Recreation Department, 2^nd Floor City Hall or email it to lacey.stevens@northbay.ca

Deadline: Wednesday, December 18th, by 4:30 p.m.

Given limited resources and numerous community priorities, the Centennial Legacy Projects Fund employs a transparent evaluation process to assess applications. The focus is on the project's long-term community impact and its alignment with Centennial celebrations.

A Review Committee, composed of Sub-Committee members, will assess applications based on an evaluation rubric that considers:

• Community Viability
• Community Merit
• Community Impact

Funding decisions will depend on the project's score and the availability of funds.

Approved applicants will receive:

• 50 per cent of funds upfront upon approval.
• 50 per cent of funds upon project completion, subject to the following conditions:
• Acknowledging the City of North Bay as a sponsor and displaying the Centennial logo (e.g., on a sign, plaque, mural, or publication).
• Submitting a project report within 60 days of completion, including:
• A description of the project’s success and its impact on the community.
• Community feedback or testimonials.
• A summary of the project’s reach and influence.

This fund empowers our community to leave meaningful contributions that honor North Bay’s legacy while enriching its future. We encourage all eligible individuals and groups to apply and make their mark on this milestone celebration.

• Individuals, community organizations or businesses may submit an application for funding of non-profit events.
• Financial contributions can be used to:
• Offset some of the City of North Bay rental fees, permit fees, licensing fees, road closure fees, and by-law exemption fees.
• Offset some of the operating costs incurred for hosting events.
• Assist special events or individual events that have a substantial impact on the community.
• Other relevant expenses incurred during the planning of the event.
• Preference is given to new events that generate a significant Community Centennial Celebration impact.
• Preference is given to events that demonstrate community partnerships.
• Funding assistance will be in the form of a sponsorship grant (non-repayable).
• Although having received previous funding assistance from the Event Hosting Program this does not exclude your organization/event to apply, preference will be given to events that demonstrate new community development and growth with a centennial theme.
• Not all projects meeting the program criteria outlined above will receive funding.
• Events must be held within the City of North Bay 
• Successful applicants must ensure they're up to date on any monies owed to the City prior to payment being issued.

Individuals, organizations or businesses may submit the completed Community Centennial Celebration Event Hosting Program Application in person to the City of North Bay’s Arts, Recreation, Culture & Recreation Department, 2^nd Floor City Hall or email it to lacey.stevens@northbay.ca

Deadline: Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

With numerous competing priorities and limited resources, the Community Centennial Celebrations Event Hosting Program provides a transparent process to evaluate applications with the focus of maximizing community impact and celebrating the city’s centennial, by providing community groups with an outreach into the community.

A Review Committee, consisting of members of the Community Centennial Celebration Committee’s Community Outreach and Engagement Sub-Committee will evaluate each application and make a decision as to approve or decline based on the scoring outcome.  

The application will be evaluated using a rate card which will determine the impact of the event on the community and its relations to North Bay’s centennial celebrations. This rate card will also guide the Committee in determining the level of financial support that can be provided.

If approved, the Host applicant will receive a confirmation letter outlining next steps to obtain payment and a clear outline that funding is contingent on the following:

• Acknowledging the City of North Bay as a sponsor and display the Centennial logo (relative to the sponsorship amount provided) at the event (e.g. in the program or event agenda, etc.)
• Providing the Review Committee  with  a  brief  post-event  report  outlining  the following no later than 60 days after the event:
• Description of success of community outreach
• Number of attendees
• Media coverage
• Listing of all other event sponsors and recognition received.

Successful applicants will receive 25 per cent of approved funds 30 days prior to the event and the remaining 75 per cent of approved funds will be released after the completion of the event.