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Vital Community Grants
Support for charitable community initiatives
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 13,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 12, 2023
Location
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Vital Community Grants support charitable initiatives that strengthen community vitality in the Peterborough area. The program prioritizes work that advances equity and addresses housing, mental health, poverty, climate change, and belonging and inclusion.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 13,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 12, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Peterborough
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Social Services
- Environment
- Housing
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Charitable programs and services that build community vitality.
- Initiatives aligned with local community priorities.
- Projects focused on equity, inclusion, and support for people facing systemic barriers.
- Work related to housing and homelessness, mental health and addictions, poverty, climate change, or belonging and inclusion.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that do not qualify as registered charities or qualified donees.
- Organizations that discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Peterborough
- County of Peterborough
- Hiawatha First Nation
- Curve Lake First Nation
Selection criteria
- Priority is given to charities working to advance equity in the community.
- Projects aligned with the community’s top priorities receive further consideration.
Additional information
- The Community Foundation accepts applications to this program each year.
- Registered charities are the primary applicant type.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Vital Community Grants Program
What is the Vital Community Grants?
Vital Community Grants support charitable initiatives that strengthen community vitality in the Peterborough area. The program prioritizes work that advances equity and addresses housing, mental health, poverty, climate change, and belonging and inclusion.
How much funding can be received?
Vital Community Grants Funds up to $13,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Vital Community Grants program?
To be eligible for the Vital Community Grants program, you must:
Registered charity in good standing
Serves people in the eligible region
Equity-focused charitable work
What expenses are eligible under Vital Community Grants?
Charitable programs and services that build community vitality.
Initiatives aligned with local community priorities.
Projects focused on equity, inclusion, and support for people facing systemic barriers.
Work related to housing and homelessness, mental health and addictions, poverty, climate change, or belonging and inclusion.
Who can I contact for more information about the Vital Community Grants?
You can contact Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough by email at jennifer.debues@cfgp.ca or by phone at (705)740-2347.
Where is the Vital Community Grants available?
The Vital Community Grants program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Vital Community Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Vital Community Grants is a Grant and Funding