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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
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
- 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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Norfolk County — Community Grant Program. 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 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.