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Community Grant program
Annual community funding for local organizations
Funding available
$ 3,000
Deadline
January 9, 2026
Location
Erin, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Any individual, group, or organization operating on a not-for-profit basis with a formal organizational structure.
See full eligibility
Overview
The program provides up to $3,000 in annual community funding for eligible organizations in the Town of Erin. It supports local services, programs, initiatives, and projects that benefit residents, including environmentally oriented projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Train or support volunteers
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Erin
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Seniors
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Core operating funding.
- One-off events.
- Special programming.
- Local services, products, programs, or initiatives, including environmentally-oriented projects.
Documents Needed
- Completed Application for Community Grant form
- Prior year Financial Statements
- Detailed proposed budget for the fiscal year the grant is being applied for
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Any individual, group, or organization operating on a not-for-profit basis with a formal organizational structure.
- Incorporated not-for-profit organizations.
- Organizations partnered with an incorporated not-for-profit.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations and start-ups.
- Faith-based or political organizations.
- Hospitals, clinic-based or medical treatment services.
- Educational institutions and government (Federal, Provincial, County and Municipal).
- Organizations whose activities may or have been found to have breached the Ontario Human Rights Code or Charter of Rights.
Eligible expenses
- Project costs.
- Program costs.
- Small capital items.
Eligible geographic areas
- Town of Erin
Selection criteria
- Benefits the Town and its residents and aligns with the Community Grant Program goals.
- Evidence of other funding sources, including additional financial and non-financial resources, volunteer involvement, and collaboration or partnerships.
- Past projects, sustainability, and the organization’s ability, skills, and capacity to complete the project.
- Evidence that the organization needs the funding.
- Alignment with the Town of Erin’s Strategic Plan and Value Statements, community impact, merits of the funding request, organizational profile, and organizational finances.
How to apply
- Complete the Application for Community Grant form.
- If using the Fillable pdf, save the form after filling it out, download it, and email it to communications@erin.ca.
- If using the online form, fill it out directly and submit it.
- Submit the application by January 31, 2026.
Processing and Agreement
- The Director of Finance & Treasurer reviews applications for completeness and may request missing information before the application is presented to the Grants Review Committee.
- Applications meeting the eligibility criteria are submitted to the Grants Review Committee for review and recommendation.
- The Grants Review Committee provides a written report to Council, which has final authority to approve or revise recommendations and award annual grants.
- Upon passage of the grant allocation resolution, the Director of Finance & Treasurer releases funds as directed.
- Successful applicants are expected to report the actual performance results after the grant has been spent.
Additional information
- Applications are due by January 31 each year.
- The maximum request is $3,000 per budget year.
- Applicants may be asked to provide volunteer support details.
- Supporting documents can be attached if needed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Grant program Program
What is the Community Grant program?
The program provides up to $3,000 in annual community funding for eligible organizations in the Town of Erin. It supports local services, programs, initiatives, and projects that benefit residents, including environmentally oriented projects.
How much funding can be received?
Community Grant program Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Grant program program?
To be eligible for the Community Grant program program, you must:
Must operate on a not-for-profit basis.
Must have a formal organizational structure.
Must provide local services, products, programs, or initiatives that benefit the Town of Erin and its residents.
What expenses are eligible under Community Grant program?
Core operating funding.
One-off events.
Special programming.
Local services, products, programs, or initiatives, including environmentally-oriented projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Grant program?
You can contact Town of Erin by email at grants@erin.ca or by phone at 519-855-4407.
Where is the Community Grant program available?
The Community Grant program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Grant program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Grant program is a Grant and Funding