
Grant applications are accepted September 1st until November 30.
Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be considered:
- Application must be submitted to the Clerk by the specified date and time, as printed in the application page.
- Application form must be completed in full, with all requested information attached.
- Applicant must:
- be operating as a not-for-profit organization.
- have a formal organizational structure (i.e. a Board of Directors, Committee Structure, or a structure similar in nature).
- be providing services, products, etc. that are benefiting the County of Wellington and its residents.
Download the fillable and printable Community Grants Application
Exempt from Formal Application Process:
Organizations that fall under the following categories are exempt from the formal grant application process: All Agricultural Societies within Wellington County, Wellington 4-H, Wellington Farm and Home Safety, Wellington County Ploughmen's Association, Wellington Soil and Crop Improvement.
For an exempt organization to apply for a grant, they must send a letter to the County identifying the need for a grant for the year in question and the general intent of the use of the funds. The County must receive the letter annually before any grant funds are to be forwarded to the organization(s).
Council may give special consideration to entities that do not meet all criteria but are requesting funds for emergency or disaster relief.
View the Community Grants Policy for full details.