The Town of Collingwood is a municipality located on the southern shore of Georgian Bay in Ontario. Incorporated as a town in 1858, Collingwood is known for its harbourfront setting, strong community identity, and role as a hub for recreation, tourism, culture, and business in the South Georgian Bay region.
Through its municipal administration, the Town provides a wide range of public services and supports local growth through economic development, planning, licensing, and business resources. The Town presents itself as a progressive community with a strong business network, a vibrant downtown, and a high quality of life shaped by natural amenities, heritage, and year-round activity.
Collingwood also offers direct grant programming to support community benefit initiatives. Its Town of Collingwood Grant Programs include the Council Community Grants, which support projects with social, economic, or environmental benefit, and the Community Recreation and Culture Grants, which support arts, culture, recreation, sport, and health and well-being initiatives. These programs provide financial and in-kind support to eligible organizations and individuals whose work benefits the Collingwood community.
