The City of St. Catharines supports crowdfunding opportunities for projects that are on City land and align with City priorities. To support the project, our staff will need to confirm that resources are available, such as staff time to oversee or review the project's possible design, purchase and installation, and long-term maintenance and operation.
Crowdfunding is the raising of funds through the collection of contributions made by the general public using online-based fundraising platforms. Funds raised through crowdfunding often include small donations made by many people, as opposed to large donations made by a select few corporations or individuals. Once the campaign's financial goal is achieved, the project is implemented.
Crowdfunding campaigns are managed online, making them easy to share via social media, which increases awareness and often enables success faster than typical fundraising campaigns.
Follow these steps to seek City support for your crowdfunding project: