Financial Assistance

This is a City-approved, Vaughan-based, not-for-profit community organization run by an elected and volunteer board of directors whose prime purpose is to provide recreation, community or leisure services to the residents of Vaughan. The application requirements, terms and conditions and eligibility criteria are defined in the Community Service Organization (CSO) Policy.

By becoming a CSO with the City of Vaughan, organizations can take advantage of subsidized CSO rates when permitting a City facility.

Community Service Organizations

Community Service Organization (CSO) Application

Vaughan is a City of choice that promotes diversity, innovation and opportunity for all citizens, fostering a vibrant community life that is inclusive, progressive, environmentally responsible and sustainable. It is recognized that this vision can be achieved through various initiatives such as community-based heritage, village fairs and festivals. The City will continue to support and encourage these events planned by volunteer groups that assist in enriching and preserving its diverse community.

The purpose of the Fairs & Festivals Support Program is to demonstrate Vaughan's support for these types of events by establishing criteria that will enable qualifying groups to receive further assistance.

Fairs & Festivals Support Program Application (pdf)

The City supports registered charities by reducing permit fees for recreation facilities by 50% for organizations operating fundraising events. Organizations must donate a minimum of 50% of the permit fees to the charity. A written request must be sent to rec@vaughan.ca for consideration prior to the event.