Grant Programs

The Township of South Frontenac recognizes the valuable contributions of community organizations and volunteer groups who make South Frontenac a great place to live. We help and support these groups through our grant programs.

Community grants provide funds to organizations and events that enrich the quality of life within the Township. There are three grant streams: operating, capital and sponsorship. The maximum amount you can apply for is $2,500 except for a capital grant where the maximum is $5,000.  

The 2025 Community Grant process is now open. See the Community Grant Program Policy for full details and to ensure your project and organization meets the guidelines. Applicants will need to fill out a Letter of Intent as part of the application process.

All applications will be reviewed by a committee then go before Council for final approval.

Note: Groups that receive funding are required to submit a Final Report after the project is complete or by the end of year, at the latest.

Read about some of the 2024 projects that were funded.

The Private Lane Upgrade Assistance Program provides grants for residents who live on private lanes to upgrade their lane to improve access for emergency vehicles. The Township may fund up to 50% of approved projects to a maximum of $7,000. Funds can only be used towards capital lane upgrades, not regular maintenance (see the list of eligible and ineligible items in the application).

The intake for 2024 is now closed. The application deadline was Friday, May 17, 2024. See the Private Lane Upgrade Program page for details.

Our Lake Ecosystem Grant Program supports projects focused on encouraging the preservation, restoration, monitoring and analysis of lake ecosystems within South Frontenac.

These grants provide funding to lake associations and non-profit organizations looking to make positive changes within their lake ecosystem. This includes projects that reduce or limit diffuse point source runoff caused by human disturbance of the land, create or increase shoreline buffer zones, protect or enhance wildlife habitat, and monitor lake health. Other projects that benefits lake ecosystems may also be considered.

The Lake Ecosystem Grant Program is designed to fund projects up to $10,000, with larger requests considered on an exceptional basis. Priority will be given to projects that have the greatest positive impact on the health and welfare of lake ecosystems in South Frontenac. Project proposals may involve an entire lake, multiple water bodies, or other upstream and downstream components. Read about some of the 2023 projects that were funded. 

We are now accepting applications for our 2024 Lake Ecosystem Grant Program. Applicants are encouraged to read the grant program policy to make sure their project meets the criteria before applying. The deadline for applications is August 9, 2024. 

You can apply by using the form below by mail, email, or in person (or using the drop box), to:

Township of South Frontenac
Box 100, 4432 George St.,
Sydenham, ON, K0H 2T0
c/o Christine Woods, Senior Planner

Application form (Word doc)

Application form (fillable PDF)

For questions relating to the Lake Ecosystem Grant program, please contact Christine Woods, Senior Planner, at 613-376-3027 ext. 2221, or via email at cwoods@southfrontenac.net.

Past Grant Programs

Fourteen projects were funded in 2023 for a total of $41,895:

  • Battersea United Church: $1,500 to buy new tables
  • Bellrock Community Hall: $5,000 for building upgrades
  • Frontenac County Plowmen’s Association: $1,500 sponsorship of 2023 Frontenac County Plowing Match
  • Frontenac Farmers Market: $2,500 to help revitalize the market
  • Frontenac Society of Model Engineers: $3,780 towards the purchase of a passenger car and upgrades to their storage facility.
  • Loughborough Firefighters Association: $2,000 sponsorship of the Sydenham Santa Claus parade
  • New Leaf Link (NeLL): $2,197 Open Houses sponsorship
  • South Frontenac Museum: $2,500 to hire a cataloguing assistant
  • South Frontenac Stocksport Club: $2,500 sponsorship of the America Cup of Stocksport event
  • Harrowsmith District Social and Athletic Club: $5,000 grant for hall renovations and new sign
  • Storrington Lions Club: $5,000 to install an accessible door and ramp and $2,500 sponsorship of Breakfast with Santa event
  • Sydenham Lake Canoe Club: $918 towards new shelter tents
  • Wintergreen Studios: $5,000 towards the building of a sustainable cabin

In recognition of the impacts on residents and businesses experienced in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Council took the significant step of allocating $250,000 in the 2021 budget to upcoming targeted recovery and relief programs. With only $79,513.65 of the $170,000 allocation spent on the first round, Council approved a second intake for eligible applicants. 

Administered by Frontenac Business Services located in Harrowsmith, applications can be obtained on their website. 

Modernization and PPE Grants

Provides up to $2,500 to qualifying South Frontenac businesses on a 50/50 cost share basis to purchase and adopt digital tools and technologies and equipment that will enable the company to transform or pivot their business.   The funding program also includes 50% contribution towards training and PPE costs.

Eligibility

To be eligible, your business must be located in South Frontenac as of March 1, 2020.  Only those applications that are fully completed will be considered for funding.  The minimum project size is $2,000 ($1,000 refundable) to a maximum of $5,000 ($2,500 refundable).

Contact Us

Township of South Frontenac

4432 George St. Box 100
Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0
T: 613-376-3027
F: 613-376-6657
TF: 1.800-559-5862
(if calling within the 613 area code)
admin@southfrontenac.net

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