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Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Lanark County Community Grants support non-profit organizations serving residents of Lanark County. Funding is available for local projects and programs aligned with Council priorities, with up to $10,000 for project grants and up to $50,000 per year for program grants.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
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
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Grant-making Foundations
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Local community projects
- Community programs and services
- Projects that strengthen local organizational capacity
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Additional supporting material uploaded with the form
- Proof of incorporation for the applicant or sponsoring organization
- Proof of comprehensive general liability insurance
- Final project report and evaluation
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit agencies and organizations
- Incorporated organizations serving Lanark County
- Unincorporated groups applying with an incorporated sponsoring organization
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses
- Individuals
- Organizations seeking deficit relief, debt repayment, or endowment funding
- Applications for religious, sectarian, or political purposes
- Projects or events already completed
Eligible expenses
- Project or program costs directly related to the approved activity
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Deficit coverage or debt retirement
- Replacement of current program funding
- Endowment funds
- Sectarian, religious, or political purposes
- Fundraising activities
- Recurring operating expenses of established organizations or programs
- Completed projects or events
- 100% of an activity budget
Eligible geographic areas
- Lanark County, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Community benefit and alignment with Council priorities
- Community need and demand
- Applicant capacity and experience
- Financial need and sound financial planning
- Community support and collaboration
How to apply
- Step 1: Check the intake period
- Review the annual application window.
- Confirm the project fits the program requirements.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Use the prescribed form available on the County website.
- Enter the project, organization, and funding details.
- Upload any supporting material with the form.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed application during the intake period.
- Applications received outside the intake period may only be considered at Council’s discretion.
- Step 4: Await review and decision
- The County reviews applications in October.
- Applicants are notified after budget approval.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Community Grants Selection Working Group.
- Applications are scored against the program criteria.
- Recommendations are presented to the Community Services Committee for approval.
- Applicants are notified whether their application was successful.
- Approved applicants must meet release conditions before funding is paid.
Additional information
- Applications are competitive and funding is not guaranteed.
- One application per year is generally allowed.
- Recipients must submit a post-project report.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Lanark County — General Funding Program
What is the Lanark County — General Funding?
Lanark County Community Grants support non-profit organizations serving residents of Lanark County. Funding is available for local projects and programs aligned with Council priorities, with up to $10,000 for project grants and up to $50,000 per year for program grants.
How much funding can be received?
Lanark County — General Funding Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Lanark County — General Funding program?
To be eligible for the Lanark County — General Funding program, you must:
Serves Lanark County residents
Incorporated or sponsored
Operates for at least one year
What expenses are eligible under Lanark County — General Funding?
Local community projects
Community programs and services
Projects that strengthen local organizational capacity
Who can I contact for more information about the Lanark County — General Funding?
You can contact Lanark County by email at mbeson@lanarkcounty.ca or by phone at 613-267-4200 ext. 2402.
Where is the Lanark County — General Funding available?
The Lanark County — General Funding program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Lanark County — General Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Lanark County — General Funding is a Grant and Funding