At Stratford and Perth County Community Foundation, we believe in the power of local ideas and community leadership. Through our grant making programs, we support charitable initiatives that are creating meaningful change across Stratford, St. Marys and Perth County.
If you’re working to strengthen your community with a local project or service, we encourage you to explore our funding opportunities.
Community Grants are vital grants available for charitable initiatives addressing local needs in Stratford, St. Marys, and Perth County.
Learn more & ApplyRegional Grants are region specific grants to support 'smart and caring' initiatives enhancing quality of life in Stratford, St. Marys, and Perth County.
Learn more & ApplyWe are thrilled to showcase the incredible organizations and initiatives that have received grants through our grant programs.
Learn moreWe provide grants to registered charities and qualified donees serving Stratford, St. Marys and Perth County. We support a wide range of initiatives, including:
We look for projects that:
Grant applications open annually late Summer/early Fall. Current opportunities, the application link, and guidelines can be found below:
Apply OnlineNeed help with your application? We’re here to support you. Reach out to our staff with questions.
2025 resources coming soon
Contact Darryl Blake, Grants and Communications Coordinator
519-271-1503 EXT 2
Let’s work together to build a stronger, more vibrant community—for everyone.
Updates are posted on social media, e-blasts are sent to charities on our mailing list, and we host virtual information sessions. Be sure to follow us and subscribe!
Applications are reviewed and evaluated to criteria specific to the grant program.
To be eligible to apply for a grant from the Community Foundation, the applicant must:
Projects not eligible for grants from the Community Foundation include:
All successful online applicants are required to submit a final report within one month of completing the funded project.
Recognition of the fund providing the grant is a condition of the grant, unless otherwise indicated. Recognition instructions are provided to all successful applicants.
Please do not provide a charitable tax receipt to either the fund held with the Stratford and Perth County Community Foundation providing the grant or to the Foundation. A tax receipt is not required when funds flow from one charitable organization to another.
You can email Darryl Blake, our Grants and Community Impact Coordinator with any questions that we haven’t covered.
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