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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
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
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community programmes and events
- Cultural activities and workshops
- Post-secondary and trade education support
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting attachments requested in the form
- Official transcript, for student awards
- Operating budget and recent financial statements, for community grants
- Social Insurance Number, for successful scholarship recipients
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit community organizations
- Community events and programmes
- Students entering post-secondary studies
- Eligible cultural and educational groups
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
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Some requests may receive special committee review.
- Successful applicants are notified through the County process.
- Scholarship recipients must provide SIN before the award is issued.
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Grants & Scholarships. 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 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.
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?
Community programmes and events
Cultural activities and workshops
Post-secondary and trade education support
Who can I contact for more information about the Grants & Scholarships?
You can contact County of Wellington or by phone at 519.837.2600 x2524.
Where is the Grants & Scholarships available?
The Grants & Scholarships program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Grants & Scholarships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Grants & Scholarships is a Grant and Funding