Municipal Community Grant Program
The Municipal Community Grants Program aims to improve the well-being and quality of life of the community and its residents through financial assistance to non-profit, community-based organizations. Municipal Community Grants Program funding is based on approved funding by County Council during the annual budget deliberations.
Community grants are financial or in-kind assistance provided by the municipality to community organizations providing programs, services, or activities that enhance the quality of life for Prince Edward County residents in the areas of social services and health, arts, culture, heritage, recreation, and/or the environment.
Priority will be given to projects that align with the strategies of the municipality including the 10-year community plan and Council’s strategic plan, as well as The County Foundation such as: Vital Signs, Community Safety and Well-being Plan, Thrive PEC Community Economies Pilot Project.
Grant Streams
- Cash Grants up to $15,000: Cash grants up to $15,000 per organization per calendar year for any activity deemed eligible under the policy. Cash grants may be awarded as single-year or multi-year grants.
- In-Kind Grants up to $2,000: Use of municipal venues, services, equipment, labour, etc., as valued in the Fees and Charges By-Law, with a maximum grant of $2,000 per organization per calendar year. In-kind grants may be awarded as single-year grants only. There is a spring and fall intake available for this part of the Municipal Community Grants Program.
Please note: multi-year grants are only available to community organizations that have received and satisfactorily reported on a previous community grants. The availability of funds is contingent on the availability of sufficient funding within the Council-approved community grants budget in future years.
Applications Process
The County Foundation administers the Municipal Community Grants Program on behalf of the municipality. The foundation assembles a grant review committee of community members who evaluate all eligible grant applications and make recommendations for how the funding will be awarded. Municipal Council and staff do not participate in the decision-making process, ensuring that the decisions are apolitical and made by a diverse group of community members with knowledge of the local non-profit sector.
Applications for 2025 Community Grants are now closed. See the list of 2025 recipients below.
2025 Grant Recipients
Cash Stream
851 Squadron Royal Canadian Cadets Sponsoring Committee
$6,073 to support costs related to programs that foster leadership, citizenship and life skills helping County youth reach their highest potential.
99.3 County FM
$4,000 to support the community radio station in a project to create a more robust music production library.
Alternatives for Women
$4,500 to support an enhanced safety and well-being program for staff and clients involved in housing, counselling and education related to domestic violence.
Multi-year funding for 2025 and 2026.
Alzheimer’s Society of Hastings-Prince Edward
$5,000 to support ongoing costs related to providing programs and services for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Community Development Council of Quinte
$5,000 to support the organization’s Good Baby Box program which helps families access nutritious foods.
Multi-year support for 2025 and 2026.
County Food Hub
$8,000 to support a cooking club for children and youth in grades 4-12 at the County Food Hub in Sophiasburgh.
County Kids Read
$7,000 to support the Book Buddies one-on-one literacy tutoring program at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute.
Food to Share
$10,000 support ongoing costs related to collecting locally grown produce, preparing and cooking meals that can be distributed through food banks and other community partners.
Gathering of Friends
$150 to support expenses related to historical re-enactments of Loyalist lifestyle at the Ameliasburgh Heritage Village.
Greater Than County Youth Collective
$10,000 to support costs related to youth representing, supporting and advocating for their needs in Prince Edward County, including events and hackathons.
Grow With Me Programs
$3,000 to expand a program for children focused on gardening, environmental stewardship and sustainable living.
Heal with Horses Therapeutic Centre
$5,000 support costs related to providing horse and small animal-related activities and programs that promote good physical and mental health and wellness.
Jasper Park Volunteers Group
$868 support for operational expenses related to community gardening at Jasper Parkette in Picton.
PEC Lions Club
$4,500 to support the PEC Lions Club Music in the Park program in Wellington
Multi-year funding for 2025 and 2026.
PEC Skating Club
$2,500 to support costs related to providing learn to skate programming in Prince Edward County.
PEC Sports Hall of Fame
$1,000 to support the 2025 induction ceremony for PEC Sports Hall of Fame nominees at the Wellington and District Community Centre.
Picton Town Hall Farmers’ Market
$5,000 to support costs related to offering a weekly farmers’ market on Sundays in Picton
Picton United Church Food Bank
$10,000 to support costs related to offering a food bank / emergency food program at the Picton United Church.
Multi-year funding for 2025 and 2026.
Prince Edward 4-H Dairy Club
$600 to support the 4-H Club participation in the 2025 Picton Fair.
Prince Edward Learning Centre (PEC Fresh)
$8,000 to support the PEC Fresh Good Food Market, a community market making fresh fruits and vegetables accessible for everyone at affordable prices.
Prince Edward Pickleball
$5,000 to support costs associated with pickleball programming in Prince Edward County.
Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory
$5,000 to support costs related to protecting birds and their habitats through research, advocacy and education.
Reaching for Rainbows
$10,000 to support costs related to providing programming to support vulnerable and at-risk girls age 6-9.
South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI)
$4,000 to support the Wild Thing outdoor and natural heritage outdoor education program.
The Andrew
$3,000 to support the Solo Seniors Initiative to address the apprehensions, hopes and aspirations of seniors over 65 who live alone in Prince Edward County.
The Children’s Foundation
$7,500 to support the Playing for Keeps and Camps of Hope programs to subsidize sports and camp programs and removing barriers to participation.
Volunteer Information Hastings Prince Edward County
$4,000 to support a volunteer recruitment and referral program in Prince Edward County.
Multi-year funding for 2025 and 2026.
Wellington Community Association
$3,000 to support a Remembrance Day initiative in the village of Wellington
Wellington Community Gardens
$1,000 to support costs related to maintaining community gardens in the village of Wellington.
West Lake Community Association
$4525 to support a wetland protection initiative in West Lake.
In-Kind Stream
Department of Illumination
Up to $2,000 to support use of the Crystal Palace for the 13th annual Firelight Lantern Festival
Gather in the County
Up to $1,856.30 to support use of the Crystal Palace for the annual Gather in the County modern textile market and showcase.
Hospice Prince Edward
Up to $2,000 to support venue rental costs related to a fundraising dance to support hospice care in Prince Edward County.
Jasper Park Volunteer Group
Up to $2,000 to provide for municipal labour and materials to support the community gardening initiative at Jasper Parkette.
Miss Supertest Facebook Community Fan Page
Up to $254.25 to provide for the municipal costs associated with hanging the Miss Supertest commemorative banner across Picton Main Street.
PEC Skating Club
Up to $2,000 to support ice rental fees at Wellington and Picton arenas to make learn-to-skate programs more accessible.