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Private Cemetery Support Framework
Financial support for private cemeteries
Funding available
$ 300 - $ 7,500
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Cemetery groups, associations or volunteer(s) representing the collective interests of the cemetery
See full eligibility
Overview
The Private Cemetery Support Framework provides $15,000.00 in 2026 to cemetery groups, associations or volunteers representing cemeteries within the Municipality of South Huron. It supports general operational expenses such as grass cutting, insurance, surveys, record management system, 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 $
- Minimum amount : 300 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Documents Needed
- Up-to-date financial and/or bank statements
- Complete listing of board members and contact details, including phone numbers and emails
- Current Price List, if applicable
- Current By-Laws, if applicable
- Previous years Annual Report to the Bereavement Authority of Ontario
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Cemetery groups, associations or volunteer(s) representing the collective interests of the cemetery
- Active and inactive cemeteries located within the Municipality of South Huron
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
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application
- Fill out the Cemetery Support Application Form.
- Provide all requested information and explain how the funds will be used.
- Step 2: Submit by the deadline
- Send the application to the Clerk on or before February 28 each year.
- Step 3: Submit supporting information
- Include financial records or bank statements showing the cemetery’s financial position.
- Include the BAO licence number and any required by-laws information.
- Step 4: Complete reporting after funding
- Submit the follow-up report by February 28 of the following year.
- Include accomplishments, revenues and expenditures, and receipts showing how funds were used.
Processing and Agreement
- The Municipality may decline or reject any Cemetery Support Application for any reason, including improper use of funds, incomplete or late applications, or applications that contradict the intent of the Private Cemetery Support Framework.
- Approved support is distributed through the annual operating budget.
- Cemetery Support recipients must submit a follow-up report by February 28th of the following year, including accomplishments, revenues and expenditures, and receipts showing how the funds were used.
- Recipients must permit a representative of the Municipality of South Huron to examine records at any time to confirm the support funding has been used as intended and approved.
- Upon approval, the cemetery board must complete a Cemetery Support Reporting Form (Schedule B).
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Private Cemetery Support Framework Program
What is the Private Cemetery Support Framework?
The Private Cemetery Support Framework provides $15,000.00 in 2026 to cemetery groups, associations or volunteers representing cemeteries within the Municipality of South Huron. It supports general operational expenses such as grass cutting, insurance, surveys, record management system, 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:
The application must be completed by the cemetery group, association or volunteer(s) representing the collective interests of the cemetery
The cemetery must be registered with the Bereavement Authority of Ontario and active cemeteries must have current by-laws
Active and inactive cemeteries located within the Municipality of South Huron are eligible to apply
Who can I contact for more information about the Private Cemetery Support Framework?
You can contact Municipality of South Huron by email at clerk@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
Who are the financial supporters of the Private Cemetery Support Framework?
Private Cemetery Support Framework is funded by Municipality of South Huron