Alternative Revenue Generation

Alternative revenue generation supports the City of Vaughan in maintaining one of the lowest property tax rates in the GTA, solidifying Vaughan’s status as a city of choice with a high quality of life and enhanced resident services. 

The City’s Economic Development department pursues innovative financial solutions to help support City programs, projects and services without relying on the City’s tax base. 

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Advertising

Opportunities are available for business promotion throughout the community, including advertising through digital billboards, City facilities and the Grow With Vaughan. Visit the Advertise webpage to learn more.

Digital Billboard Project

Grants

Grants allow the City to deliver on vital community and city infrastructure projects that might otherwise be a financial challenge. Grants are awarded by various organizations, foundations, governments and government agencies, and require the City to develop thorough applications outlining the intended use of grant funds. 

 

In 2022, about $8.6 million in grant funding was awarded to the City.

 

Sponsorships

Sponsorships represent significant opportunities to offset the cost of City-run programs and events. Sponsorship arrangements may take various forms, including logo placements at community events or the acquisition of naming rights for new or recently refurbished parks and recreational facilities. 

 

In 2022, about $300,000 in sponsorships were contributed to the City and supported programs, including Grow with Vaughan and the Corporate Tree Planting Program. 

 

Visit the Sponsor webpage to help support community events and programs.

 

Donations

Donations are also responsible for a large portion of non-tax revenue collected by the City. Programs supported by donations have included the Spirit of Generosity Campaign, Vaughan Animal Services’ Adoption Fund, Parks, Forestry and Horticulture community beautification projects, Environmental Sustainability’s Mayor’s Monarch Pledge/Pollinator Gardens, Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services Education campaigns, and much more! 

 

In 2022, more than $16,000 in donations helped fund various initiatives, from recreation programs for low-income individuals and families through the RecAssist Fee Subsidy Program to financial in-kind contributions for the Vaughan Animal Shelter. 

 

Visit the Donate webpage to give back.