Each year, the Town of Marathon recognizes the contributions of the community and volunteer groups within the Municipality and the benefits they provide to residents by offering an opportunity to request financial and in-kind grants and donations from the Municipality.

The Town of Marathon Community Development Assistance Fund (CDAF) is a financial assistance program funded and administered by the Town of Marathon. 

The purpose of the CDAF is to provide financial or in-kind assistance to community development projects and events which meet the following criteria:

  1. Projects which would require some initial financial support or ‘seed money’ to attract direct financial involvement from other levels of government and/or the private sector;
  2. Projects which have a direct, measurable economic benefit to the community;
  3. Events which require some form of monetary assistance in the early stages and with a likelihood of becoming self supporting.

There are two (2) different streams of the CDAF program:

Group 1 - Community Development Initiatives Project

Where the applicant requires some initial financial support or ‘seed money’ to attract direct financial involvement from other levels of government and/or the private sector; and/or has a direct, measurable economic benefit to the community.

 Group 1 Eligibility
 

To be eligible for financial assistance as a Group 1 - Community Development Initiatives Project, the community group or organization undertaking the project or seeking financial assistance must:

 

  1. Complete and submit a written application to the CDAF Granting Committee before November 30th of the current year to be considered for funding in the next budget year. 
  2. Make a personal presentation to the CDAF Granting Committee if requested;
  3. Have been in existence longer than six (6) months;
  4. Be incorporated if appropriate;
  5. Be a not-for-profit organization or not-for-profit in nature;
  6. Provide evidence of their contribution towards the project;
  7. Have a business plan and specific cost estimates;
  8. Provide a written report on how the financial assistance was used within two months of the completion of the event;
  9. Make financial statements available to the CDAF Granting Committee upon request;
  10. Return any unused portion of the financial assistance provided unless given written permission by the CDAF Granting Committee to keep the surplus funds, materials or equipment for community benefit;
  11. Provide full disclosure of any funds, donations, or services, requested or received from any or all other sources;
  12. Demonstrate community partnership building;
  13. Acknowledge the Town of Marathon as a project sponsor in any marketing or advertising.

 

Examples of types of projects in this group might include festivals, events, tournaments, and competitions. 
 How it Works
 

Upon receipt of your application, it will be reviewed by the CDAF Granting Committee to determine if it is complete or if additional information is needed. Within 3-7 days of receipt of your completed application, you will be notified if the application is complete or if additional information is required. All completed applications will then be reviewed by the Committee.

 

The CDAF Granting committee will include:

 

  • One (1) member of Council
  • Community Services & Communications Manager
  • Economic Development Officer
  • Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk – Ex-officio

 

The CDAF Granting Committee will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating financial assistance requests as they are received, administering the financial contributions as agreed to, and the overall coordination of the CDAF.
 How to Apply

  You can apply online via the link below.

Apply Here

Group 2 – Community Social Development Initiatives Project

The amount of monetary assistance requested must not exceed $500 and will generally include such items as recreation passes and small financial donations.

 Group 2 Eligibility 
 

To be eligible for monetary assistance as a Group 2 – Community Social Development Initiatives Project, the amount of monetary assistance requested must not exceed $500 and will generally include such items as recreation passes and small financial donations.  The community group or organization undertaking the event and/or seeking financial assistance must:

  1. Submit a written request to the Town of Marathon CDAF outlining the event they are undertaking before November 30th of the current year; what items they are requesting monetary assistance for; and what will be the outcome(s) and benefits if the monetary assistance is provided.  

Examples of types of projects in this group might include community social events such as: fundraisers; sports events, tournaments, and bonspiels; and recreation events.
 How it Works
 

Upon receipt of your application, it will be reviewed by the CDAF Granting Committee to determine if it is complete or if additional information is needed. Within 3-7 days of receipt of your completed application, you will be notified if the application is complete or if additional information is required. All completed applications will then be reviewed by the Committee.

 

The CDAF Granting committee will include:

 

  • One (1) member of Council
  • Community Services & Communications Manager
  • Economic Development Officer
  • Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk – Ex-officio

 

The CDAF Granting Committee will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating financial assistance requests as they are received, administering the financial contributions as agreed to, and the overall coordination of the CDAF.

 

Note:

 

Some Group 2 Community Social Initiatives Projects may be eligible for assistance even though a request for monetary assistance was not submitted prior to November 30th of the current year.  Projects that would be eligible under this provision would have to demonstrate that they had limited knowledge of and planning time for the event.
 How to Apply
 You can apply online via the link below.

 Apply Here

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