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Private Cemetery Support Framework
Financial support for private cemeteries
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial support for private cemeteries within the Municipality of South Huron, with $15,000 allocated for 2026. It supports general operational needs such as grass cutting, insurance, record management, monument stabilization, and general maintenance.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- 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
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- General operational support for private cemeteries
- Maintenance and preservation activities for cemetery grounds
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- BAO licence number
- Financial records or bank statements
- Explanation of how funds will be used
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private cemetery groups
- Cemetery associations
- Volunteers representing a cemetery
- Active and inactive cemeteries in South Huron
Who is not eligible
- Municipally owned cemeteries
- Cemeteries outside the Municipality of South Huron
- Applications for capital purchases such as land, columbariums, or mausoleums
Eligible expenses
- Grass cutting
- Insurance
- Surveys
- Record management systems
- Monument stabilization and general maintenance
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchase of capital items
- Columbariums
- Mausoleums
- Land purchases
Eligible geographic areas
- Municipality of South Huron
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are received and reviewed by the Clerk.
- The Municipality may approve or decline applications at its sole discretion.
- Applications may be rejected if incomplete, late, or inconsistent with the program intent.
- Approved support is distributed through the annual operating budget.
Additional information
- Applications are due to the Clerk by February 28 each year.
- The Municipality may reject applications at its sole discretion.
- A follow-up report is required by February 28 of the following year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Private Cemetery Support Framework Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Private Cemetery Support Framework. 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 Private Cemetery Support Framework?
This program provides financial support for private cemeteries within the Municipality of South Huron, with $15,000 allocated for 2026. It supports general operational needs such as grass cutting, insurance, record management, monument stabilization, and general maintenance.
How much funding can be received?
Private Cemetery Support Framework Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $7,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Private Cemetery Support Framework program?
To be eligible for the Private Cemetery Support Framework program, you must:
Registered cemetery organization
Located in South Huron
Demonstrated financial need
What expenses are eligible under Private Cemetery Support Framework?
General operational support for private cemeteries
Maintenance and preservation activities for cemetery grounds
Who can I contact for more information about the Private Cemetery Support Framework?
You can contact Municipality of South Huron by email at cemetery@southhuron.ca or by phone at 519-235-0310.
Where is the Private Cemetery Support Framework available?
The Private Cemetery Support Framework program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Private Cemetery Support Framework a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Private Cemetery Support Framework is a Grant and Funding