Community Grants Applications Open Wednesday, November 5

Peterborough, ON - The City of Peterborough Community Grants Program application process will open at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.  

Any not-for-profit group or association in the City that would like to be considered for the Community Grants Program in 2026 is invited to complete an online application for a Community Project Grant or a Community Investment Grant. The online application and details on the Community Grants Program are on the City’s website at peterborough.ca/CommunityGrants. 

The Community Grants program provides financial assistance to non-profit, community-based organizations that provide direct programs, services, or activities that enhance the quality of life for Peterborough residents in the areas of social services and health, arts, culture, heritage, recreation, or the environment.   

Applications will be open for the following Community Grants streams: 

• Community Project Grants – support for a specified project for which the requested amount is $250 to $1,000. 
• Community Investment Grants – support for projects and special events, specific programs or operating budgets for which the requested amount is $1,000 to $15,000. 

The deadline for Community Project Grant or Community Investment Grant applications is Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 12 p.m. 

Funding for the Community Grants program is contingent on Council’s anticipated budget approval and all applications will be subject to an evaluation process and final approval by Council. The Community Grants Program is a competitive program and funding is limited and not guaranteed.   

For additional information, visit peterborough.ca/CommunityGrants or contact Nauni Parkinson, Executive Assistant to the Commissioner of Community Services by phone 705-742-7777 ext. 1822 or email communitygrants@peterborough.ca.