Community Grants Program

Artistic Discipline: Multidisciplinary Music Visual Arts Dance Media Arts Writing Literary Programming Theatre Inter-Arts Music Video Crafts Digital arts Culture Film

Grant Type: Project Operating Programming

Funder: Community Foundation for Kingston & Area

Applicant Type: Non-Profit Organization

Status: Currently Inactive

Granting Priorities: Inclusivity and Belonging, Learning and Growing, Strengthened Non-profits, Sustainable Futures, Thriving People

Applications Open: Friday, February 13th, 2026

Funding Range: $1,400 to $25,000 (2025)

The Community Grants Program provides flexible support for local organizations through Equipment, Program, and Operations grants, helping community projects grow and thrive. In 2025, the Community Grants Program awarded over $758,000 to 52 impactful projects.

Applicant Info Sessions: To be announced in early 2026

Community Grants are available in three streams:
Equipment Grants — Support the purchase or upgrade of essential equipment needed for your organization’s work or project (e.g., computers, tools, or medical devices). (No formal funding cap; requests are assessed based on need and available funds.)
In 2025, Equipment Grants ranged from $1,400 to $23,562, with average of $9,441.
Program Grants — Provide funding for the development, implementation, or expansion of a specific program or initiative. Eligible expenses may include staffing, materials, and program delivery costs. (Up to $25,000 per grant.)
In 2025, Program Grants ranged from $2,282 to $25,000, with average grant of $16,818.
Operations Grants — Offer flexible funding to support general operating expenses such as salaries, rent, utilities, and administrative costs, helping sustain your organization’s day-to-day activities. (Up to $16,000 per grant.)
In 2025, Operations Grants ranged from $5,000 to $16,000, with average of $11,272.
The program runs twice each year, with applications reviewed by our volunteer Community Grants Committee.