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The Huff Family Fund
Matching funding for community projects in Prince Edward County
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The Huff Family Fund now shows the 2026 application window, a new online form link, and a new note for 2025-funded applicants with outstanding final reports.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The Huff Family Fund now shows the 2026 application window, a new online form link, and a new note for 2025-funded applicants with outstanding final reports.
Huff Family Fund 2026 application update
The Huff Family Fund application details now show the 2026 window of August 3 to September 14, 2026 at 4 pm, replacing the previous 2025 dates. The online application link also points to a new 2026 form, and the past recipients section now directs applicants to a general Grant Recipients page. A new eligibility note says applicants who received funding in 2025 and have not yet submitted their final report due November 30, 2026 should provide a status update to remain eligible for this round.
Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
September 14, 2026
Opened August 3, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides matching grants of up to $30,000 to support community projects in Prince Edward County. It funds programs and initiatives in areas such as mental health, animal welfare, arts and culture, health care, housing, education, food security, transportation, and related community needs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Expansion of service or creation of new programming or projects that allow an organization to do more for its target group.
- Inputs that help projects serve their intended audience, including the creation of a new service or resource.
- Evaluation of an existing project or organization.
- Training to expand the knowledge or skills of staff, volunteers or board members.
- New capital projects that address health and safety issues, provide significant product or process improvements, are linked to growth and expansion, or are clearly integral to the overall project, as well as larger capital projects of general community benefit.
Documents Needed
- Project budget showing where the requested funds will be spent, including matching funds or equivalent; if requesting multi-year funding, include the budget for each year requested.
- Most recent Financial Statements, unaudited accepted, demonstrating you meet the General Granting Conditions.
- Partnership agreement letter if you are not a Qualified Donee but are working in partnership with one.
- Your organization's current policy regarding maintaining up-to-date vulnerable sector checks for staff and volunteers if the project involves working with anyone in the vulnerable sector.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Qualified Donees
- Organizations working in partnership with a Qualified Donee
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not a Qualified Donee and do not have a Qualified Donee partner
- Applicants seeking debt financing
- Projects using the grant as part of a larger capital campaign
Eligible expenses
- Program or project delivery costs
- Inputs needed to serve participants or beneficiaries
- Small capital and facility improvement costs
- Direct staffing costs tied to the project
- Limited ongoing operating costs in special cases
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Debt financing
- Using the grant as part of a larger capital campaign
- Deferring spending beyond the grant year
Eligible geographic areas
- Prince Edward County, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the fund’s priority areas and community needs.
- Preference for projects that expand services or create new programming.
- Preference for projects with clear community benefit in Prince Edward County.
- Projects are considered on the basis of matching support and verifiable contributions.
How to apply
- Submit the application electronically using the submit button on the online form.
- Print the application, scan it, and email it to info@thecountyfoundation.ca.
- Drop off the application by hand at Unit 107, 35 Bridge St., P.O. Box 24, Picton, ON.
Processing and Agreement
- An email confirming receipt will be sent within 48 hours.
- A post project report is required and must be received within one year of the grant being announced, or two months following the end of the project, whichever is sooner.
Additional information
- Up to 2 optional supplementary documents may be submitted with the application.
- Applications are competitive, and past funding commitments are not a guarantee that future requests will be approved.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Huff Family Fund Program
What is the The Huff Family Fund?
This program provides matching grants of up to $30,000 to support community projects in Prince Edward County. It funds programs and initiatives in areas such as mental health, animal welfare, arts and culture, health care, housing, education, food security, transportation, and related community needs.
How much funding can be received?
The Huff Family Fund Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will open on August 3, 2026.
Who is eligible for the The Huff Family Fund program?
To be eligible for the The Huff Family Fund program, you must:
Applicants must be a Qualified Donee or work in partnership with one.
Projects and programs must be based in Prince Edward County and serve Prince Edward County people.
Organizations with 2025 grant funding still pending final report submission must provide a status update to remain eligible for this round.
What expenses are eligible under The Huff Family Fund?
Expansion of service or creation of new programming or projects that allow an organization to do more for its target group.
Inputs that help projects serve their intended audience, including the creation of a new service or resource.
Evaluation of an existing project or organization.
Training to expand the knowledge or skills of staff, volunteers or board members.
New capital projects that address health and safety issues, provide significant product or process improvements, are linked to growth and expansion, or are clearly integral to the overall project, as well as larger capital projects of general community benefit.
Who can I contact for more information about the The Huff Family Fund?
You can contact The County Foundation by email at info@thecountyfoundation.ca or by phone at 613-519-4470.
Where is the The Huff Family Fund available?
The The Huff Family Fund program is available the province of Ontario.