Community Action Projects: Proposal Deadline

Do you have a simple idea that could make your community more connected, welcoming or safe? Whether you’re a student, senior, farmer, artist, volunteer or just someone who cares – the municipality wants to support you in bringing your ideas to life!

The Community Action Projects program is a new initiative that offers small-scale funding to resident-led projects that contribute to the goals of the Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) Plan. The CSWB plan encourages people, organizations and local government to team up to make our community more resilient, safe and supportive.

The Community Action Projects program is all about empowering people to take action on what matters in their community. Whether it’s a neighbourhood gathering, a wellness workshop, a local awareness campaign, or a creative project that builds connection and resilience — your ideas and actions matter.

$500 in funding is available to support creative, inclusive and community driven projects led by residents and grassroots groups. Proposals must demonstrate community involvement and alignment with one or more CSWB priority areas:

• Seniors support
• Housing and homelessness
• Domestic violence / sexual violence / intimate partner violence
• Mental health and problematic substance use (including youth mental health)
• Poverty reduction (including food security)

Any resident or informal group of residents in Prince Edward County may submit a project for funding under the pilot program. Formal organizations (non-profits, charities etc.) may be involved but the proposals must be led by a resident or group of residents.

Some examples of possible Community Action Projects include:

• Community conversations or workshops
• Advocacy and awareness projects
• Local art or storytelling projects
• Wellness or fitness activities
• Community potluck
• Safety awareness campaigns
• Resource sharing or skill-building events
• Initiatives that reduce isolation or increase access to support

Residents are asked to submit their proposals using this form. Proposals completed on paper should be addressed to the attention of the Community Safety and Well-being Plan and delivered to:

• Shire Hall (332 Picton Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0); or
• The Edward Building (280 Picton Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0)

Alternatively, residents may choose to scan a completed form or fill it out digitally and email it to cswb@pecounty.on.ca. All submission methods are accepted and encouraged to ensure accessibility for all residents. The online submission form can be found here.

The deadline to submit proposals is November 1, 2025. Proposals submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

For more information about the Community Action Project program or to be added to the CSWB community mailing list, please contact Hilary Fennell, Community Initiatives Coordinator for the County of Prince Edward, at hfennell@pecounty.on.ca or call/text 613.503.0187.