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City of Pickering — Community Grants
Funding for community-focused local initiatives
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 26, 2025
Location
Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The City of Pickering Community Grants support activities, programs, or initiatives that benefit Pickering residents, provide an economic benefit to the City, or create a positive image of the City. First-time eligible applicants may receive up to $3,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 26, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Pickering
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Activities, programs, or initiatives that serve Pickering residents.
- Activities, programs, or initiatives that provide an economic benefit to the City.
- Activities, programs, or initiatives that create a positive image of the City.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local not-for-profit community groups and organizations.
- Regionally based organizations that directly benefit Pickering residents.
- Religious organizations offering public programs or events in public or commercial spaces.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals.
- For-profit groups and organizations.
- Organizations with a political mandate.
- Ratepayer, tenant, or landlord associations.
- Daycare or nursery schools, schools, extracurricular school events, and competitive sports teams or leagues.
- Organizations funded by United Way Durham or benefiting from Bingo Lottery proceeds.
Eligible expenses
- No specific eligible expenses were identified in the provided information.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities outside the municipal boundaries of the City of Pickering.
- Administrative costs such as salaries, rent, utilities, and insurance.
- Debt repayments and donations.
- Repairs or maintenance on private property.
- Meals, political activities, and high-liability activities such as fireworks, dunk tanks, and pyrotechnics.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Pickering
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed by the City for eligibility and fair use of grant funds.
- Applications are reviewed against prior City assistance, financial need, and community benefit.
- The City considers other government grants and fundraising activity when making decisions.
Additional information
- First-time eligible applicants may receive up to $3,000.
- Applications for the 2027 program will be available on the City’s website in the first week of August 2026.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the City of Pickering — Community Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the City of Pickering — Community Grants. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the City of Pickering — Community Grants?
The City of Pickering Community Grants support activities, programs, or initiatives that benefit Pickering residents, provide an economic benefit to the City, or create a positive image of the City. First-time eligible applicants may receive up to $3,000.
How much funding can be received?
City of Pickering — Community Grants Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the City of Pickering — Community Grants program?
To be eligible for the City of Pickering — Community Grants program, you must:
Not-for-profit local group or organization
Serves Pickering residents
80% of members live in Pickering
What expenses are eligible under City of Pickering — Community Grants?
Activities, programs, or initiatives that serve Pickering residents.
Activities, programs, or initiatives that provide an economic benefit to the City.
Activities, programs, or initiatives that create a positive image of the City.
Who can I contact for more information about the City of Pickering — Community Grants?
You can contact City of Pickering by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the City of Pickering — Community Grants available?
The City of Pickering — Community Grants program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the City of Pickering — Community Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
City of Pickering — Community Grants is a Grant and Funding