Strengthen community connections and collaborationSupport resident leadership and civic engagementAddress local safety and well-being priorities through grassroots actionFoster inclusive and accessible initiatives that reflect the diversity of Prince Edward CountySupport residents, including those with lived experience related to the Community Safety and Well-being Plan priority areas, to lead, design, and implement solutions that are meaningful to you and your community

Community Action Projects

Q: Key Areas

Seniors SupportHousing & HomelessnessDomestic Violence / Sexual Violence / Intimate Partner ViolenceMental Health & Problematic Substance UsePoverty Reduction (including Food Security)This program encourages residents to work together to address these priorities in ways that are meaningful to their communities. 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.

Q: Funding Available

Funding of up to $500 is available to support eligible projects. Proposals must demonstrate community involvement and alignment with one or more CSWB priority areas.

Community Action Projects is a new initiative designed to support resident-led projects that contribute to the goals of the Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) Plan in Prince Edward County. This pilot program aims to empower residents and grassroots groups to take action on local priorities by providing small-scale funding for creative, inclusive, and community-driven initiatives.

The CSWB Plan identifies key areas of focus to improve safety and well-being across the County.

Key Areas

Seniors Support
Housing & Homelessness
Domestic Violence / Sexual Violence / Intimate Partner Violence
Mental Health & Problematic Substance Use
Poverty Reduction (including Food Security)

This program encourages residents to work together to address these priorities in ways that are meaningful to their communities. 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.

Goals of the Program

Strengthen community connections and collaboration
Support resident leadership and civic engagement
Address local safety and well-being priorities through grassroots action
Foster inclusive and accessible initiatives that reflect the diversity of Prince Edward County
Support residents, including those with lived experience related to the Community Safety and Well-being Plan priority areas, to lead, design, and implement solutions that are meaningful to you and your community

Funding Available

Funding of up to $500 is available to support eligible projects. Proposals must demonstrate community involvement and alignment with one or more CSWB priority areas.

Who can Propose an Action Project?

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

Possible Action Projects

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

Here are a Few Ideas in Action:

Families collaborate to design posters promoting sober driving and partner with local bars to display them in washrooms.
Active seniors in a rural community organize a safe walking group, complete with reflective gear and refreshments.
A women’s group hosts a quarterly book club focused on financial self-help.
Teens curate an art show exploring the theme of positive masculinity.
Parents work with the municipality to install lighting in their local park.

Submit your Community Action Project Proposal

The deadline to submit proposals is November 1, 2025.

Proposals submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

Submission Options

Submit a Physical Form

Proposals completed on paper should be addressed to the attention of the Community Safety and Well-being Plan and may be and delivered to:
- Shire Hall (332 Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0); or
- The Edward Building (280 Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0)

Download the Form

Email a Form

Residents may choose to scan a completed form or fill it out digitally and email it to cswb@pecounty.on.ca. Both submission methods are accepted and encouraged to ensure accessibility for all residents.

Download the Form

Submit a Digital Form

Fill out the online form found on this page. After submitting, you will receive a confirmation email for your records.

More Information

For more information about the Community Action Project or to be added to the CSWB Community Mailing List, please contact Hilary Fennell, Community Initiatives Coordinator for the County of Prince Edward.

Email
613-503-0187 (call or text)

Application Form

Section 1: Lead Resident Information

First and Last Name(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Email Address(Required)

Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 (Optional) City/Town Postal Code

Additional Resident Information

(Minimum of 3 total names required)

Name

Section 2: Project Overview

Project Name(Required)

Project Description(Required)

(Briefly describe what your project is, what it will do, and why it matters)

Section 3: Community Safety and Well-being Plan Alignment

Which CSWB priority area(s) does your project align with? (Check one or more)(Required)

Seniors Support

Housing & Homelessness

Domestic Violence / Sexual Violence / Intimate Partner Violence

Mental Health & Problematic Substance Use

Poverty Reduction (including Food Security)

Section 4: Community Impact

Who will be served by this project?(Required)

Specific neighbourhood(s)

Specific demographic(s)

Any County resident

More Details

(optional: please include if your project will serve a specific neighbourhood or demographic rather than all county residents)

Section 5: Budget

How will you spend $500 to make your project come to life?(Required)

Examples of Eligible Expenses:

Supplies and materials
Venue rental
Promotional materials
Honoraria for speakers or facilitators
Food and refreshments for community events
Accessibility supports (including transportation)

Section 6: Project Partners

Do you envision a role for the municipality or any community organization, non-profit or agency in making this project come to life? (Optional)

Please describe. If your proposal is funded, we can help make connections for you! (For example, you may want community organizations to attend your event and provide information about their services, you may need the permission of the municipality to close a road for a neighbourhood gathering, a youth-led project might want a mentor from a youth-serving organization to advise them in planning their activities).

Section 7: Evaluation

Project Goals(Required)

Please list at least two goals you hope to achieve through this project.

How will you measure success?(Required)

Describe how you will know if your project has made a difference. This could include feedback from participants, number of people engaged, visible changes in the community, etc.

Section 8: Signature and Consent

By signing below, I confirm that I am submitting this proposal on my own behalf and that any additional residents or organizations listed in this proposal have provided their consent to be included. I verify that all parties named agree to participate in the proposed project should it be approved for funding. I understand that the information provided may be used to assess eligibility and support the implementation of the Community Action Project.

Full Name:(Required)

Signature

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