Find Funding for your Kingston & Area Organization

We support local charities and community groups working to make Kingston & Area a stronger, more connected place to live. Explore our granting programs to find funding opportunities that match your organization’s goals.

Community Focus

To date, the Community Foundation has provided $15 million in grants to 360+ unique organizations in Kingston & Area.

For Granting

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Here’s how we can help.

The Community Foundation for Kingston & Area holds over 240 endowment funds from which it makes charitable grants to support projects and organizations in our communities. We have five different granting programs, each with its own set of criteria, granting area, and application process.

$15+ million granted

General Eligibility for All Grants:

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CRA Registered Charity

Any applicant organization must be a charity registered with Canada Revenue Agency or formally partnered with an organization that is either a charity registered with Canada Revenue Agency or a municipality.

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Strong Community Presence

The applicant organization must have a strong community presence in the geographic area we serve through a local Board of Directors, a local, well-defined accountable committee, or a local office with strong community involvement.

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Letter of Permission (If Applicable)

All applications involving activities with primary and secondary schools must be accompanied by a Letter of Permission from the relevant School Board(s).

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Previous Grants Paid

Any overdue final reports for previously completed projects funded by the Foundation must have been received.

Our Grants

Find and Apply for Local Grants

Our granting programs invest in local projects that help people thrive, strengthen community connections, and build a more sustainable and inclusive future for Kingston & Area.

Community Grants Program

Mon, Sep 15th, 2025 - Fri, Oct 10th, 2025

The Community Grants Program provides flexible support for local organizations through Equipment, Program, and Operations grants, helping community projects grow and thrive.

Applicant Info Sessions:
Thursday, September 25 | 1:00-2:00pm
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | 6:00-7:00pm
https://cfka.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=3052

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 2024, awarded Equipment Grants ranged from $3,000 to $15,000, with an average of $6,353.
  • 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 2024, awarded Program Grants averaged $13,426.
  • 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 2024, awarded Operations Grants averaged $13,910.

The program runs twice each year, with applications reviewed by our volunteer Community Grants Committee. In 2024, the Community Grants Program awarded over $660,000 across two rounds, supporting nearly 50 community projects throughout Kingston & Area.

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

Funding Range: Up to $25,000

The Stark Family Fund

Mon, Feb 16th, 2026 - Wed, Mar 25th, 2026

The Stark Family Fund supports community projects and charities across Prince Edward County with a focus on Animal Welfare, Arts & Culture, Community Development, Education, and Health & Social Services. Established in 2002 through a bequest from the Stark Family of Bloomfield, ON, the Fund has granted over $1.321 million since its inception.

Inclusivity and Belonging, Learning and Growing, Strengthened Non-profits, Thriving People

Funding Range: Up to $15,000

Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development

Thu, Oct 2nd, 2025 - Mon, Nov 17th, 2025

Nan Yeomans was a prominent Kingston artist dedicated to supporting local and emerging artists in the visual arts. In her late twenties she enjoyed three summers at Queen’s University Summer School of Fine Arts, and subsequently she lived most of her adult life in Kingston. From then and for the rest of her 82 years she stayed busy with her art and her other responsibilities, but always found time to contribute to the community. She died in 2004, leaving all of her art and almost all of her estate to the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area.

It was Nan’s wish to fund a grant for promising young artists and artisans developing their talents in the greater Kingston area. The Nan Yeomans Fund, established at the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area with her bequest, now provides for an annual award in her name that is administered by the Kingston Arts Council.

This annual award of $4,000 is intended to help promising young artists and/or artisans in the visual arts to further their professional artistic growth.  Applications are evaluated by a peer jury, which will select one applicant to receive the award, based on the artistic merit of the applicant’s work, previous accomplishments, and the eligibility of the proposal.

The Nan Yeomans Grant is made from the Nan Yeomans Fund held at the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area. The Kingston Arts Council administers the competition for this annual grant.

Learning and Growing

Funding Range: $4,000

Land Acknowledgment

The Community Foundation for Kingston & Area is situated on Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Huron-Wendat territory. We acknowledge the significance of this land and all that is within it for the Indigenous Peoples who lived and continue to live here and who are sustained by this land.

It is our understanding that this territory is part of the Dish with One Spoon Treaty between the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee to share and protect this land. In the spirit of peace, friendship and respect, all subsequent Indigenous Nations and newcomers were invited into this living treaty to care for this land and its resources.

We affirm our commitment to continuously listen, learn, and honour Indigenous histories and perspectives as we work towards building a more resilient and welcoming community. We affirm our commitment to be a space for reconciliation in action.