The Community
Foundation of Greater Kingston has a number of funds from
which it makes grants to support projects and organizations
within the Greater Kingston area and some of our geographic
neighbours.
For more information on our granting programs, please visit the Apply for a Grant page. There you will find program-specific information, as well as application process requirements and deadline dates.
Community Grants are generated
from the investment income formed by the Foundation's Community
Funds and many other endowed funds. Awarded
by the Foundation's Grant Selection Team, grants serve
registered charities in all eight sectors in Kingston.
Find out more about the Community Grants Program.
This fund,
established by a $1.3 million bequest from Ruth Stark
of The Stark Family of Bloomfield Ontario, supports a
broad spectrum of initatives within Prince Edward County,
particularly in the Village of Bloomfield.
Find out more about The Stark Family Fund Grants Program.
YAC
Corus Entertainment Youth in the Arts Fund |
Supported
by an annual flow-though donation to our Youth Advisory
Committee, this fund provides grants to youth-driven
projects that directly involve and immerse children and
youth in the arts, especially music.
Find out more about the YAC Corus Entertainment Youth in the Arts Fund Grants Program.
YAC Kickstart! Mini-Grants Program |
This innovative
mini-grants program, launched in 2003, supports elementary
school initiatives with grants of no more than $300.
Projects range in size, but all are designed to teach
participants about community, charity, philanthropy and
legacy.
Find out more about the YAC Kickstart! Mini-Grants Program.
Nan Yeoman's Grant for Artistic Development Program |
This annual grant totaling $2,500 aims to help promising young artists and/or artisans in furthering their education and professional artistic growth, and will be awarded by a peer jury to one successful applicant based on the artistic merit of his or her work and previous accomplishments, and the eligibility of the proposal.
Find out more about the Nan Yeoman's Grant for Artistic Development Program.
Fast Track Grants Program |
From time to time, special projects develop at local organizations at short notice. To assist, the Community Foundation can process requests for immediate grants in all areas of interest of the Foundation.
Find out more about the Fast Track Grants Program.
