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Community Empowerment for Economic Development (CEED) Program
Last Update: February 3, 2026
ON, Canada
Support for incremental community economic development projects
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : November 7, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
The program provides up to $10,000 to support incremental, community-driven projects. It helps eligible non-profit organizations enhance community economic development, growth, and well-being.
Activities funded
- New initiatives that enhance community economic development efforts.
- Enhancements to existing activities that improve community economic development efforts.
- Projects that contribute to community growth and overall well-being.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 9,850
Run pop-up markets and workshops for new local entrepreneurs
$ 10,000
Build a community training hub linking residents to trades jobs
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The applicant is a not-for-profit / non-profit corporation.
- The organization operates within the Trenval catchment area.
- The organization has been registered for 2 or more years.
- The project is incremental (a new initiative or an enhancement to existing activities).
- The project contributes to community economic development, growth, and well-being.
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit / non-profit organizations (incorporated)
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses.
- Organizations not registered for at least 2 years.
- Organizations operating outside the Trenval catchment area.
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Belleville (Ontario)
- City of Quinte West (Ontario)
- Town of Deseronto (Ontario)
- Municipality of Stirling-Rawdon (Ontario)
- Tyendinaga Township (Ontario)
- Tyendinaga Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte (Ontario)
Selection criteria
How to apply
Step 1: Prepare submission package
- Compile the information required for your project submission.
- Send your submission by email to the program contact at Trenval.
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- Supported projects are expected to be inclusive, strategic, sustainable, and community-driven.
- The program is part of Trenval’s strategic plan.
Contacts
bwilson@trenval.ca
ON, Canada
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