Closed
Township of North Dumfries 2026 Community Grant Program
Local funding for community projects and events
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Township of North Dumfries Community Grant Program provides financial support for local community projects and events. It supports initiatives such as youth and senior events, community betterment, special events, arts and heritage, tourism and economic development, and disaster relief.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts, Social Services, Emergency and Relief, Environment, Economic, Social and Community Development, Employment and Training, Children and Youth Organizations
- Target groups
- General public, Seniors, Artists / creatives, Nonprofits / charities
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Local
Receipt of requests is now closed
Get notified about updates to this grant.
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local community groups
- Community organizations
Who is not eligible
- Applicants seeking to use the grant as the primary source of funding
- Applicants with incomplete forms
- Requests to cover outstanding deficits
Eligible expenses
- Municipal fee waivers and service charges
- Municipal staff support
- Equipment or materials provided by the Township
- Use of Township property or facilities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Outstanding deficits
- Costs not tied to the approved project or purpose
- Use of funds for other projects or groups without Council approval
Eligible geographic areas
- Township of North Dumfries
Activities funded
- Youth and senior events
- Community betterment projects
- Special community events
- Community service programs
- Arts, culture, heritage, tourism, economic development, and disaster relief initiatives
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application
- Use the online Community Grant Request Application Form or the 2026 Grant Application Form.
- Provide project details, funding information, and supporting financial information.
- Step 2: Attach supporting documents
- Include financial statements.
- Attach the request for consideration on your organization’s letterhead.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed application online or by form to the Treasurer/Director of Corporate Services.
- Submit by December 31 for consideration in the upcoming budget process.
- Step 4: Await review and decision
- The Township reviews complete applications and Council makes the final decision.
- Applicants are notified after Council approval.
Documents Needed
- Completed Community Grant Application Form
- Financial statements
- Request for consideration on organization letterhead
Selection criteria
- Need for and merit of the project or cause
- Benefit to the Township of North Dumfries
- Current funding status and funding requirements
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for completeness by the Treasurer’s office.
- Complete applications are reviewed by two Council members and then forwarded with recommendations to Council.
- Council makes the final funding decision.
- Applicants are notified after Council approval.
- Recipients must use funds as approved and provide a post-project report.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed as part of the Township’s annual budget process.
- Only one application per organization is accepted each year.
- Applicants must acknowledge the Township as a funding partner in marketing materials if approved.
Contacts
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Township of North Dumfries 2026 Community Grant Program Program
What is the Township of North Dumfries 2026 Community Grant Program?
The Township of North Dumfries Community Grant Program provides financial support for local community projects and events. It supports initiatives such as youth and senior events, community betterment, special events, arts and heritage, tourism and economic development, and disaster relief.
Who is eligible for the Township of North Dumfries 2026 Community Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Township of North Dumfries 2026 Community Grant Program program, you must:
Must benefit the Township of North Dumfries.
Project must have clear purpose and merit.
Grant must be supplementary funding.
What expenses are eligible under Township of North Dumfries 2026 Community Grant Program?
Municipal fee waivers and service charges
Municipal staff support
Equipment or materials provided by the Township
Use of Township property or facilities
Who can I contact for more information about the Township of North Dumfries 2026 Community Grant Program?
You can contact Township of North Dumfries by email at recreation@northdumfries.ca.
Where is the Township of North Dumfries 2026 Community Grant Program available?
The Township of North Dumfries 2026 Community Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Township of North Dumfries 2026 Community Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Township of North Dumfries 2026 Community Grant Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Township of North Dumfries 2026 Community Grant Program?
Township of North Dumfries 2026 Community Grant Program is funded by Township of North Dumfries