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Promotional Grants

The recently established Newmarket Economic Advisory Committee (NEDAC) has formed a Newmarket Downtown Development Subcommittee (NDDS) to consider promotional grant requests that supports events, festivals and other activities that support economic development, enhance the Downtown Newmarket identity and contribute to a high level of awareness about Main Street.

The program's objective is to provide support to groups whose scope attracts a broad cross-section of people locally and regionally. The grants support events that:

• showcase local artists, heritage, culture and the business community;
• are for all ages;
• are accessible and open to the general public;
• form partnerships with local merchants and services; and
• demonstrate a quantifiable economic benefit to Downtown Newmarket.

Grant requirements

• Both non-profit and for-profit groups or organizations can apply for grants. The maximum grant available is $3,000.
• Groups receiving financial support from the Town of Newmarket in cash or in kind are not eligible for grants.
• The applicant must demonstrate effective management of activities.
• Requestors must complete the grant application form in full.
• The group or organization must be based in Newmarket and must conduct the majority of its activities in Newmarket.

Grant assessment criteria

• Impact on the Downtown Newmarket community:
  • contribution of the project to the community
  • economic and social benefits
  • community involvement
  • contribution to visibility and awareness of Main Street
• Achievement capability of the project's goals and long term benefits.
• Financial viability through an event business plan.
• Self-sustainability of yearly events.

To receive a copy of the Promotional Grants Application, click here: NDDS Application

For more information, please contact the Newmarket Downtown Development Subcommittee: c/o Christopher Kallio, M.A. Economic Development Officer Legal & Development Services Tel: 905-953-5300, press 2, then ext. 2439
E-mail: ckallio@newmarket.ca