Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation (CPDMH)

Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation is a non-profit, registered charitable organization created to secure and steward philanthropic support for Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) in Ontario. While government funding covers day‑to‑day operating costs, the Foundation channels donations, event proceeds, lotteries and bequests to pay for priority needs that fall outside public budgets. These include replacement and new medical equipment, acquisition of advanced technologies, renovations and upgrades to hospital facilities, and continuing education for clinical and support staff.

Donor contributions are directed either to specific departments or to the hospital’s highest‑priority needs, helping to elevate the level of care for patients in Carleton Place and surrounding communities. The Foundation supports initiatives such as emergency department technology upgrades, telemetry and cardiac monitoring systems, stretchers and beds, as well as larger capital campaigns for facility redevelopment and expansion.

The Foundation’s work directly benefits patients and families who rely on CPDMH for emergency care, outpatient services and ongoing treatment. By ensuring that caregivers have access to up‑to‑date tools and training, the Foundation helps reduce wait times, improve diagnostic accuracy and enhance overall patient experience. It partners with individuals, corporations, service clubs and other foundations, offering many ways to give, including annual and monthly giving, tribute gifts, planned giving, gifts of securities, matched and employee giving, and community fundraising events.

Incorporated in 1994, the Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors drawn from the local community. It emphasizes ethical, transparent and effective fundraising practices, and publishes audited financial statements so donors can see how contributions are invested in hospital priorities. Through annual and impact reports, the Foundation communicates results of equipment purchases, educational initiatives and capital projects made possible by community generosity.

Since its incorporation by the Province of Ontario and registration with Revenue Canada, Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation has become a central philanthropic partner for CPDMH. It has supported multiple campaigns over the years, from ongoing equipment replacement needs—averaging hundreds of thousands of dollars annually—to major redevelopment efforts. Its long‑term goal is to ensure that local residents continue to access high‑quality, close‑to‑home care supported by modern equipment and facilities.