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Cemetery Grant Program
Funding for cemetery maintenance and improvements
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Cemetery Grant Program provides funding to help maintain financially challenged cemeteries in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands. It supports capital improvements and maintenance for eligible non-municipally owned cemeteries, with a base allocation of $300 per eligible application.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Capital improvement projects for cemeteries
- Maintenance work for non-municipally owned cemeteries
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Most recent financial statement
- Cemetery Grant Report form
- Accounting of revenues and expenditures
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Cemetery groups and associations
- Volunteers representing a cemetery
- Active and inactive cemeteries
Eligible expenses
- Capital improvements for the cemetery
- General cemetery maintenance
Eligible geographic areas
- Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Selection criteria
- Applications are assessed on their merits by Township staff.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Provide cemetery, organization, and contact details.
- Describe the proposed use of grant funds and project costs.
- Upload the most recent financial statement.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Send the completed form through the Township application portal.
- Step 3: Reporting after approval
- Complete the Cemetery Grant Report by March 31 of the following year.
- Include accomplishments and an accounting of revenues and expenditures.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Township staff.
- Applications are submitted to Council for final approval.
- Approved funds are disbursed within 4–6 weeks.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted once per year.
- Recipients must submit a grant report by March 31 of the following year.
- Invoices and receipts do not need to be submitted, but must be kept for 4 years.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cemetery Grant Program Program
What is the Cemetery Grant Program?
The Cemetery Grant Program provides funding to help maintain financially challenged cemeteries in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands. It supports capital improvements and maintenance for eligible non-municipally owned cemeteries, with a base allocation of $300 per eligible application.
Who is eligible for the Cemetery Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Cemetery Grant Program program, you must:
Non-profit or volunteer cemetery group.
Registered with the Bereavement Authority of Ontario.
Located in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands.
What expenses are eligible under Cemetery Grant Program?
Capital improvement projects for cemeteries
Maintenance work for non-municipally owned cemeteries
Who can I contact for more information about the Cemetery Grant Program?
You can contact Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands by email at info@townshipleeds.on.ca or by phone at 613-659-2415.
Where is the Cemetery Grant Program available?
The Cemetery Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Cemetery Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cemetery Grant Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Cemetery Grant Program?
Cemetery Grant Program is funded by Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands