COMMUNITY GRANTS
Perth and District Community Foundation
We address community needs and opportunities through grants to local organizations whose work contributes to strengthening community so that everyone belongs and thrives, today and in the future.
- Approximately $78k in grants awarded to charities for projects recommended by the PDCF Grants Committee
- Approximately $115k in grants to charities designated by donors
- Approximately $12k in scholarships and bursaries designated by donors.
- Approximately $62k in grants flowing through to charities from their own endowment funds.
These grants are made possible by the generous donors who have established or contributed to endowed funds for the purposes of supporting charitable organizations in Perth, Drummond/North Elmsley, Lanark Highlands, and Tay Valley.
What are the community grants intended to support? Projects must directly benefit the residents of Perth, Drummond/North Elmsley, Lanark Highlands, and Tay Valley.
Who is eligible to apply?
Community grants are made to charities registered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and other qualified donees as defined by the CRA (a municipality, a school board, etc.).
In 2022, changes were made to the Income Tax Act and CRA’s granting guidelines which allow PDCF to expand our Community Grants to include local non-profit organizations that do not have a registered charitable status As with any applications, eligible projects must directly benefit residents in the PDCF operational area and further the charitable aims of PDCF. What kinds of projects are not eligible?
Projects or programs that will be completed before the application deadline
Annual fund drives or other projects designed for fundraising purposes
Projects related to religious activities, political activities, or lobbying
Projects deemed dismissive or offensive
Any activity taking place outside Canada