Community Grants & Awards

Lanark County Community Grants Program distributes County funds to support non-profit agencies and organizations who serve Lanark County.

Grants are awarded to local projects that have a direct impact on the people of our community or an indirect impact by increasing the capacity of organizations to initiate and sustain local projects.

This program will support those requests that address current unmet priorities identified within the community and that fall under one of the following three categories: 

• Human Services
• Agriculture and Forestry
• Arts, Heritage and Tourism

Programs and projects must meet the following criteria:

• Builds on existing community strengths and assets
• Addresses service gaps and does not duplicate services
• Responds to clearly identified local needs and provides demonstrated enrichment to the community
• Uses resources efficiently and effectively
• Involves meaningful partnerships
• Strives for a significant and/or lasting impact
• Benefits a wide audience
• Shows innovation, creativity, and proactive thinking
• Shows clear, measurable outcomes

Grants will not be issued:

• To cover deficits or retire debts
• To replace current program funding
• To provide endowment funds
• For sectarian, religious or political purposes
• To contribute to buildings (renovation, construction or purchase)
• To individuals
• To provide money for fundraising activities

To ensure you meet all of the eligibility criteria review the Lanark County Community Grants Program Policy.

Applicants must provide services or programs to residents of Lanark County. Unincorporated individuals or organizations must work in partnership with an incorporated organization that will share in the project and receive and manage the funds.

Funding Streams

Applications may be submitted for either a Project Grant or a Program Grant as defined below. 

Value:

For 2024 up to $66,000 in combined funding for multi-year program grants and annual project grants may be awarded.

• Up to a maximum of $10,000 annually for project grants
• Up to a maximum of $50,000 per Council term for program grants

Apply

2024 Funding Application

Please note:

• The application process is competitive
• There are more grant applications received than there is available funding
• Past funding commitments should not be interpreted as a guarantee that future requests will be approved

Reporting

Grant recipients are required to provide a report within two months following completion of the project or program. The following information must be provided:

• Completed reporting form (available at the link below)
• Support material (i.e. evaluation report, promotional material, photographs or newspaper coverage) uploaded through the reporting form below

Future proposals will not be considered until the final project report is received.

Submit 2023 Report