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Mini Grants
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Support for local arts, environment, social, and youth projects
Grant and Funding
Overview
Mini Grants provide up to $2,500 for smaller projects in the Trent Hills area. Funding supports arts and culture, environmental stewardship, social service initiatives, and children and youth recreation projects.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Increasing community impact
Reduce the ecological footprint
Supporting volunteer engagement
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Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Minimum amount : 100 $
Timeline
- Closing date : January 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Activities funded
- Arts and culture projects that promote and support local arts and culture.
- Environmental stewardship projects that promote sustainable living and environmental awareness.
- Recreational projects and programs for children and youth.
- Social service projects and programs that support underserved or vulnerable populations.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 2,450
After-school youth arts workshops culminating in a community showcase
$ 2,400
Community shoreline cleanups with microplastics and waste-sorting workshops
Eligibility
- The project must be a smaller project located in the Trent Hills area.
- The project must advance arts and culture, promote environmental awareness, support social service projects and programs, or support children and youth in recreation.
Eligible geographic areas
- Trent Hills area
- Campbellford/Seymour area
How to apply
- Step 1: Discuss project idea
- Contact the program office to discuss your project idea.
- Step 2: Request application form link
- Request the application form link from the program office.
- Step 3: Submit application
- Submit the completed application using the method indicated with the application form link.
Contacts
705-653-2005
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