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Grants & Scholarships
Funding for community groups and students
Funding available
$ 2,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The County of Wellington offers grants and scholarships for community organizations and students. Funding supports local community projects, bursaries, cultural grants, and post-secondary awards, with amounts up to $2,000 for community grants, $1,500 for the Luella Logan Scholarship, and up to $1,000 for the bursary program.
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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 : 2,000 $
Funds Providers
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
- Higher Education
- Social Services
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Community programmes
- Community events
Documents Needed
- Application form completed in full with all requested information attached
- A copy of an Official Transcript
- A letter identifying the need for a grant for the year in question and the general intent of the use of the funds, for exempt organizations
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Grant application status updated
The bursary scholarship form is now closed to new submissions, while the community grant application is active with submissions due by November 30.
The Bursary Scholarship Application now shows a closed-to-new-submissions status, replacing the previously visible application form and its transcript and financial-circumstances submission instructions. The Community Grant Application now displays an active submission form with a stated deadline of November 30, along with new instructions to attach an operating budget and recent financial statements and to have a reference letter available upon request. It also now shows submission details for Nicole Cardow, Deputy Clerk, including the County of Wellington address, phone number, fax number, and email link.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit community organizations
- All Agricultural Societies within Wellington County, Wellington 4-H, Wellington Farm and Home Safety, Wellington County Ploughmen's Association, Wellington Soil and Crop Improvement, and Wellington County Cattlemen’s Association
- Residents of Wellington County entering first year of an accredited college or university
- Young women pursuing post-secondary studies in political science, public administration, or a related undergraduate or graduate degree at a Canadian college or university
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not not-for-profit, for community grants
Eligible expenses
- Some event costs for cultural grants
- Financial assistance for educational studies and training
- Support for community grants and bursaries
Eligible geographic areas
- Wellington County
Selection criteria
- Completeness of the application.
- Alignment with program-specific criteria.
- Community benefit to Wellington County.
- For scholarships, academic performance and leadership.
How to apply
- Complete the application form in full with all requested information attached.
- Submit the application through the grants and scholarships contact form by November 30th.
- Enter your email address, subject, and message, then click Submit.
- If follow-up is required, include your full name, day-time phone number, and any relevant address information in the message.
- Attach one file only, up to 64 MB, in an accepted format.
Processing and Agreement
- All requests over $2000.00 will be considered by the Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee.
- Council may give special consideration to entities that do not meet all criteria but are requesting funds for emergency or disaster relief.
- The County must receive the letter annually before any grant funds are to be forwarded to the organization(s).
- The Committee will review the Organizations listed every year, and any changes will be communicated to the affected Organizations in writing.
- Successful applicants will be required to forward their Social Insurance Number to Wellington County to receive award.
Additional information
- Special consideration may be given for emergency or disaster relief requests.
- Some organizations are exempt from the formal application process.
- Successful scholarship recipients must provide their Social Insurance Number.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grants & Scholarships Program
What is the Grants & Scholarships?
The County of Wellington offers grants and scholarships for community organizations and students. Funding supports local community projects, bursaries, cultural grants, and post-secondary awards, with amounts up to $2,000 for community grants, $1,500 for the Luella Logan Scholarship, and up to $1,000 for the bursary program.
How much funding can be received?
Grants & Scholarships Funds up to $2,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Grants & Scholarships program?
To be eligible for the Grants & Scholarships program, you must:
Application submitted on time
Complete application form
Benefits Wellington County
What expenses are eligible under Grants & Scholarships?
Some event costs for cultural grants
Financial assistance for educational studies and training
Support for community grants and bursaries
Who can I contact for more information about the Grants & Scholarships?
You can contact County of Wellington by email at grantsandscholarships@wellington.ca or by phone at 519.837.2600 x2524.
Where is the Grants & Scholarships available?
The Grants & Scholarships program is available the province of Ontario.