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Community Grant Program
Support for community-led services and local programming
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The City supports community organizations delivering initiatives that address evolving community needs. Projects should contribute to the municipal planning strategy’s objectives across physical, environmental, economic, social, and cultural development.
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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
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of community activities that address changing population needs
- Development of community services responding to local needs
- Implementation of community programs aligned with the municipal planning strategy
- Projects supporting physical, environmental, economic, social, or cultural development objectives
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local non-profit community organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Antigonish
Additional information
- General deadline: February 27, 2026
- The program is aligned with the municipality’s planning strategy (physical, environmental, economic, social, and cultural development)
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the 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 Community Grant Program?
The City supports community organizations delivering initiatives that address evolving community needs. Projects should contribute to the municipal planning strategy’s objectives across physical, environmental, economic, social, and cultural development.
Who is eligible for the Community Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Community Grant Program program, you must:
Local non-profit organization
Registered with CRA or Joint Stock Companies registry
Project aligned with municipal planning strategy
What expenses are eligible under Community Grant Program?
Creation of community activities that address changing population needs
Development of community services responding to local needs
Implementation of community programs aligned with the municipal planning strategy
Projects supporting physical, environmental, economic, social, or cultural development objectives
Where is the Community Grant Program available?
The Community Grant Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Community Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Grant Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Grant Program?
Community Grant Program is funded by Town of Antigonish, Village of Merrickville-Wolford, Township of North Glengarry, Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, Norfolk County