Applications open for Prince Edward County’s Municipal Community Grant program

The Municipal Community Grants provide financial or in-kind support to community organizations that offer programs, services or activities in culture, heritage, recreation, environment, and health and human services.

The total grant funding available is based on approved funding by County Council during the annual budget deliberations. The maximum grant amount per organization is $15,000; the typical grant amount per organization is between $3,000 and $5,000.

Through a partnership agreement, The County Foundation administers all streams of grant applications. Application forms and more information are available on The County Foundation’s website. The deadline to apply for a grant is Monday, March 24 at 4 pm.

New this year:

• Eligible organizations can apply for funding to support special projects as well as core operating expenses. Organizations that have received a Municipal Community Grant in previous years are eligible to apply for two-year grants.
• Arts organizations will now apply to the new PEC Arts Fund for cash grants, rather than the Municipal Community Grants Program. The PEC Arts Fund supports organizations that have a stated mandate to provide services, programs and amenities in the realm of the arts (including but not limited to visual, performing and performance, literary, media and decorative arts). For more information about this Fund, visit The County Foundation website.

Community Connect Series: Grant Writing
Want to learn more about preparing a strong grant application? Have questions about the new Municipal Community Grant criteria?

The municipality and The County Foundation are presenting ‘Community Connect Series: Grant Writing’ on Monday, February 24 from 1 – 4 pm at the Picton Town Hall (2 Ross Street, Picton). This inspiring collaborative event is designed for non-profit professionals and community volunteers in Prince Edward County. The theme of this event is grant fundraising, and it will offer an exciting mix of learning and networking opportunities.

Click here to register for this event.