Should Rossland overhaul community funding?
City Council is considering major changes to how non-profits, charities, and community organizations apply for grants and tax breaks. The new policy would streamline multiple funding programs but completely change application deadlines and eliminate some tax exemptions.
🏛️ Currently groups apply separately for grants, tax exemptions, and facility rentals
📅 Different programs have different deadlines throughout the year
💰 Some organizations get property tax exemptions instead of direct grants
🔄 Council wants a "single, holistic approach" to community funding decisions
📊 Staff say current system lacks objectivity in allocation process
📝 One unified application for all funding types with single July 15th deadline
🏠 Shift away from property tax exemptions toward direct grant funding
🏢 End discounted rent arrangements - groups pay market rate, get equivalent grants
⚖️ New "objective criteria" for evaluating applications
📋 Standardized annual reporting required from all funding recipients
Should community funding be streamlined with stricter criteria?
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Council Meeting: October 20, 2025 at Rossland Council Chambers (1920 Third Avenue) immediately following the Public Hearing. Organizations currently receiving funding should pay attention - the 2026 application deadline would be November 21st if approved, with future applications due July 15th annually.