City of Woodstock Community Grants Program to Support Local Programs and Services 2026

🏙️ About the Program

The City of Woodstock Community Grants Program provides financial support to local non-profit, charitable, and volunteer organizations. The program aims to implement projects and programs that benefit residents and strengthen community well-being. Funding prioritizes initiatives with:

• Meaningful impact
• Financial sustainability
• Alignment with community needs

The program supports various sectors, including:

• Arts
• Culture
• Recreation
• Environment
• Public services

🎁 Benefits

• Annual grants determined based on 15% of the City’s hosting fee received from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation the previous year.
• Supplementary funding only; grants do not replace primary funding sources.
• No commitment to future funding.
• Funding is allocated based on:
  • Community impact
  • Financial sustainability
  • Demonstrated need
  • Public benefit

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be local non-profit, charitable, or volunteer organizations operating within the City of Woodstock.
• Deliver services or programs that are open to the public and aligned with community needs.
• Have been operational for at least one year.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and maintain a diversified revenue base.
• Show that municipal funding is necessary for program delivery.
• Special consideration may be given to:
  • Youth recreational initiatives
  • Community-focused service club projects

📅 Application Date and Process

• Applications can be submitted via the official application portal.
• Application Deadline: 02 March, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View program details on the City of Woodstock Community Grants Program Website.
• Submit your application via the Community Grants Application Form.

This program is an excellent opportunity for organizations to secure funding for impactful community projects. Make sure to review the eligibility criteria and submit your application before the deadline!

• Grants are annual and determined based on 15% of the City’s hosting fee received from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation the previous year
• Supplementary funding only; grants do not replace primary funding sources
• No commitment to future funding
• Funding is allocated based on:
  • Community impact
  • Financial sustainability
  • Demonstrated need
  • Public benefit