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Perth and District Community Foundation Community Grants
Community funding for local charitable initiatives
Last Update: June 20, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,800 - $ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Drummond/North Elmsley, Highlands, Lanark Highlands, Perth, Tay, Tay Valley, Ontario, Canada
Overview
PDCF Community Grants support qualified donees delivering community-focused programs and services in the Town of Perth, Drummond/North Elmsley, Lanark Highlands, and Tay Valley Townships. Eligible needs include projects, salaries, overhead expenses, program review, research, organizational development, and planning.
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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 $
- Minimum amount : 1,800 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Drummond/North Elmsley, Highlands, Lanark Highlands, Perth, Tay, Tay Valley
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Programs and services in areas such as arts and culture, education and literacy, protection of the natural environment, climate change, health and social services, and heritage preservation
Documents Needed
- PDCF Community Grant Application Form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Qualified donees
- Registered charities
- Municipalities
- School boards
Who is not eligible
- Organizations whose sole purpose is funding
Eligible expenses
- Projects
- Salaries
- Overhead expenses
- Program review
- Research
- Organizational development
- Planning
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Major capital projects
- Annual fund drives
- Religious activities or beliefs
- Political activities or beliefs
- Lobbying
Eligible geographic areas
- The Town of Perth
- Drummond/North Elmsley
- Lanark Highlands
- Tay Valley Townships
- Activities outside Canada are not eligible
Selection criteria
- Quality of the proposed activities
- Potential impact of the proposed activities
- Demonstrated ability of the applicant to carry out the proposed activities
- For two-year applications: demonstrated ability to deliver quality programs and services
- For two-year applications: demonstrated sound fiscal management and diversified sources of revenue
How to apply
1
Check eligibility
- Confirm that your organization is a qualified donee, such as a registered charity, municipality, or school board.
- Make sure the proposed activities directly benefit residents of the Town of Perth, Drummond/North Elmsley, Lanark Highlands, or Tay Valley townships.
- Check that your project is not in an ineligible category, such as religious or political activities, lobbying, major capital projects, annual fund drives, or activities outside Canada.
2
Complete application form
- Complete the PDCF Community Grant Application Form.
- Prepare your application so it can be emailed to grants@pdcf.ca.
3
Submit by email
- Submit the completed application by email to grants@pdcf.ca.
- Ensure the application is received on or before October 31 of each year.
4
Await decision
- Wait for the Foundation’s decision, which will be communicated by January 31 of the following year.
- If needed, contact info@pdcf.ca or 613-326-0295 for help during the process.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligible applications are assessed by the PDCF Grants Committee.
- One-year grant recipients must complete the PDCF Community Grant Report Form by October 30, 2025.
- Two-year grant recipients must submit an interim report on or before October 30, 2025.
- Submission of the report is required to be considered for future funding.
Additional information
- The 2026 grant application period is closed.
- All applicants will be notified by January 2026.
- Completed applications should be emailed to grants@pdcf.ca.
- PDCF can provide help with the application process by email or phone.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Perth and District Community Foundation Community Grants Program
What is the Perth and District Community Foundation Community Grants?
PDCF Community Grants support qualified donees delivering community-focused programs and services in the Town of Perth, Drummond/North Elmsley, Lanark Highlands, and Tay Valley Townships. Eligible needs include projects, salaries, overhead expenses, program review, research, organizational development, and planning.
How much funding can be received?
Perth and District Community Foundation Community Grants Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Perth and District Community Foundation Community Grants program?
To be eligible for the Perth and District Community Foundation Community Grants program, you must:
The applicant must be a qualified donee.
The grant must directly benefit communities in the Town of Perth, Drummond/North Elmsley, Lanark Highlands, and Tay Valley Townships.
For a two-year grant, the applicant must have successfully fulfilled at least one previous PDCF Community Grant.
What expenses are eligible under Perth and District Community Foundation Community Grants?
Programs and services in areas such as arts and culture, education and literacy, protection of the natural environment, climate change, health and social services, and heritage preservation
Who can I contact for more information about the Perth and District Community Foundation Community Grants?
You can contact The Perth and District Community Foundation (PDCF) by email at grants@pdcf.ca or by phone at 613-326-0295.
Where is the Perth and District Community Foundation Community Grants available?
The Perth and District Community Foundation Community Grants program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Perth and District Community Foundation Community Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Perth and District Community Foundation Community Grants is a Grant and Funding