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Community Well-being Bursary Program
Funding for community well-being projects
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 4,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Meaford, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to 10% of the overall funding envelope to support community well-being in the Municipality of Meaford. It funds events, programs, and services that strengthen community safety, health, and well-being.
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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 : 4,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Meaford
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Environment
- Housing
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Seniors
- Women & girls
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Events, programs, and services that improve community safety and well-being.
- Local initiatives that enhance resident well-being in Meaford.
- Community projects aligned with the Well-being Plan.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community groups.
- Not-for-profit organizations.
- Charitable organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations whose activities primarily serve religious or political membership purposes.
- Organizations seeking funding for debts, deficits, borrowing costs, or fundraising targets.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Deficits or borrowing costs.
- Debt repayment or endowment growth.
- Fundraising targets.
- Alcohol, consultants, or personal equipment.
- Activities mainly serving religious or political membership purposes.
Eligible geographic areas
- Municipality of Meaford, Ontario.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Council at a special meeting.
- Applicants are invited to make a short presentation.
- Successful applicants receive ongoing funding for the term.
- Recipients must provide annual updates and a presentation during the term.
Additional information
- Recipients must provide an annual update to staff.
- Recipients must make at least one presentation to Council per term.
- A summary of awarded grants is published by the Municipality of Meaford.
- The program is designed to support long-term funding over a four-year Council term.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Well-being Bursary Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Well-being Bursary Program. 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 Community Well-being Bursary Program?
This program provides up to 10% of the overall funding envelope to support community well-being in the Municipality of Meaford. It funds events, programs, and services that strengthen community safety, health, and well-being.
How much funding can be received?
Community Well-being Bursary Program Funds up to $4,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Well-being Bursary Program program?
To be eligible for the Community Well-being Bursary Program program, you must:
Community group, nonprofit, or charity.
Operates in Meaford.
Project supports local well-being.
What expenses are eligible under Community Well-being Bursary Program?
Events, programs, and services that improve community safety and well-being.
Local initiatives that enhance resident well-being in Meaford.
Community projects aligned with the Well-being Plan.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Well-being Bursary Program?
You can contact Municipality of Meaford by email at msmith@meaford.ca or by phone at 519-538-1060, Ext. 1115.
Where is the Community Well-being Bursary Program available?
The Community Well-being Bursary Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Well-being Bursary Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Well-being Bursary Program is a Grant and Funding