General Committee - Corporate Grants

That the deputation and associated presentation by Shan Abbasi, Executive Director and Maham Fatima, Coordinator of Learning and Digital Engagement,with respect to Volunteer MBC, be received. Received 7. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil 8. CONSENT AGENDA - Nil 9. MATTERS CONSIDERED 9.1 2026 Culture and Community Grant Programs 1. 2026 Culture and Community Grant Programs - 0029-2026.pdf 2. Appendix 1- 2026 Grant Eligibility Criteria.pdf 3. Appendix 2- 2026 Peer Assessment Committees.pdf 4. Appendix 3 - 2026 Culture and Community Grants Recommendation Summary.pdf 5. Appendix 4 - 2026 Culture Projects Grant Allocation.pdf 6. Appendix 5 - 2026 Grant Evaluation Summary Sheets.pdf In response to Councillor Dasko's enquiry, Sean Robertson-Palmer, Community Development Coordinator explained staff’s review and benchmarking of other jurisdiction’s appeal process and further explained the city's appeal process. Councillor Dasko raised concern that there is no process in place where a group who is not eligible can question the evaluation and present their position and directed staff to conduct more benchmarking to foster a framework to allow for organizations to plead their case. Raj Sheth, Commissioner, Community Services suggested a Commissioner level appeal process and advised that staff would review and report back before next year's program. In response to Councillor Tedjo's enquiry, Sean Robertson-Palmer, Community Development Coordinator, explained the communication

That the report entitled “Live Music Grant Pilot – Report and Recommendation” dated February 4, 2026, be received by General Committee. That staff be authorized to make the City of Mississauga’s Live Music Grant permanent. YES (7) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (4) Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt

1. That the Corporate Report entitled “2026 Culture and Community Grant Programs” dated January 13, 2026, from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved. 2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (7): Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor M. Reid ABSENT (4): Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt

1. That the report entitled “Live Music Grant Pilot – Report and Recommendation” dated February 4, 2026, be received by General Committee. 2. That staff be authorized to make the City of Mississauga’s Live Music Grant permanent. YES (7): Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor M. Reid ABSENT (4): Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt