This Fund assists the community through grants to registered charitable organizations and community groups, with a focus on:

• Arts
• Health
• Culture
• Recreation
• Social Services
• Heritage
• Education
• Environment

Grants provided must provide lasting support, value and benefit to the local community.

Submissions for Community Development Grants are accepted year-round, and are considered by the Board five times per year, usually in January, March, May, September and November. 

Policy Guidelines for Community Development Fund

• Organizations requesting a grant must be able to demonstrate fiscal responsibility and capable management.
• Grants are awarded for projects, events or activities covering a specified period of time.
• Grant requests for Bursaries and Scholarships made by educational institutions will be considered.
• Grant requests may be considered for capital projects if there is a demonstrated need, lasting benefit and value to the community.
• Grant requests are not usually considered for religious or political organizations or government funded organizations.
• Grant requests for organizational operating expenses may be considered.
• Grant requests to support individuals may be considered.
• Approved grants will be presented at a formal event with local media in attendance.
• The Community Development Program Fund will be promoted in local media with application forms available at convenient locations in the community.
• Grant requests will be considered by the Board of Directors of the Foundation. All decisions of the Board of Directors are final.