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Norfolk County — Community Grant Program
Support for Norfolk County community initiatives
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 1, 2025
- Closing date : February 28, 2025
Location
Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Norfolk County Community Grants provide limited support to not-for-profit organizations for community-focused initiatives. Funding is available for projects that align with County priorities and can range from $500 to $10,000.
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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 : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 1, 2025
- Closing date : February 28, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Norfolk County
- 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
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New community initiatives
- Services delivered to the community
- Projects tied to organizational responsibilities
- Special events or festivals with County in-kind support, where applicable
Documents Needed
- Completed project budget form
- Most recent financial statements or current year budget
- Completed in-kind support summary form, if applicable
- Grant application form completed in full
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Registered charitable organizations
- Volunteer-based community organizations or groups
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Commercial organizations
- Industrial organizations
- Local boards
- Organizations not in good standing with the County
Eligible expenses
- Project-related expenses for a new initiative, service, or responsibility
- In-kind support, such as staff time, waived fees, discounted rental rates, or use of County equipment
- Costs for tangible capital assets, subject to additional County approval
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital projects on property held by private landowners
- Applications from individuals, commercial organizations, or industrial organizations
- Applications from local boards
- Projects that duplicate successful existing projects in Norfolk County
Eligible geographic areas
- Norfolk County, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Selection Committee in March
- The committee evaluates applications and makes recommendations to Council
- Applicants are notified by email by the end of April
- Successful applicants receive an approval letter and must follow the grant terms and conditions
- Grant recipients must submit a project report within 60 days after completion
Additional information
- Preference is given to new organizations and new initiatives.
- Community Grants are intended to be supplemental, not a primary funding source.
- Funding is not guaranteed and depends on available annual allocations.
- Recipients must submit a project report within 60 days after completion.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Norfolk County — Community Grant Program Program
What is the Norfolk County — Community Grant Program?
Norfolk County Community Grants provide limited support to not-for-profit organizations for community-focused initiatives. Funding is available for projects that align with County priorities and can range from $500 to $10,000.
How much funding can be received?
Norfolk County — Community Grant Program Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 28, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Norfolk County — Community Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Norfolk County — Community Grant Program program, you must:
Not-for-profit organization
Minimum one-year existence
Project benefits Norfolk County
What expenses are eligible under Norfolk County — Community Grant Program?
New community initiatives
Services delivered to the community
Projects tied to organizational responsibilities
Special events or festivals with County in-kind support, where applicable
Who can I contact for more information about the Norfolk County — Community Grant Program?
You can contact Norfolk County by email at marie.steiner@norfolkcounty.ca or by phone at 519-426-5870.
Where is the Norfolk County — Community Grant Program available?
The Norfolk County — Community Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.