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 Grant Program

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 closed (April 30, 2025). 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.

Private Lane Upgrade Assistance Program

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 2025 application is now open. The application deadline is Friday, May 16, 2025. See the Private Lane Upgrade Program page for details.

Lake Ecosystem Grant Program

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 2024 projects that were funded.

We are now accepting applications for our 2025 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 30, 2025.

You can apply by using the form below by mail, email, or in person (or using the drop box located at our temporary administration office at 4412 Wheatley Street), 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, or via email at cwoods@southfrontenac.net.

Past Grant Programs

2024 Community Grants

Twenty-one projects were funded in 2024 for a total of $52,118:

Battersea United Church: $5,000 to replace their exterior doors
Frontenac 4-H Association: $600 to purchase new pop-up tents with 4H graphics
Frontenac County Plowmen's Association: $2,000 to go towards running the Frontenac County Plowing Match
Frontenac Farmer's Market: $2,500 to expand the market
Gather: $2,500 to host a culinary experience in Frontenac county
Golden Links Hall - Independent Order of Odd Fellows & Rebekahs: $5,000 to provide maintenance to the building
Inverary Youth Activities Inc., Ken Garrett Memorial Park: $1,664 for ConnectKen Wi-Fi in the Park
Loughborough Firefighters Association: $2,000 to help with funds for the Santa Claus Parade
Princess Elizabeth Rebekah Lodge #358: $5,000 for Mobility Assistive Equipment
Royal Canadian Legion BR 496: $5,000 for Accessibility for Seniors
Sydenham Lake Canoe Club (SLCC): $746 for Activity / Lunch Tables & Benches
South Frontenac Stocksport Club: $1,250 for Plates 4 Youth Stocks
Southern Frontenac Community Services: $2,500 for Grace Centre Expansion Grand Opening Celebration
Storrington Lions Club: $1,850 for Breakfast with Santa
Storrington Lions Club #2: $5,000 to insulate the Community Hall
Sydenham Women's Institute: $1,130 for Event Signage
The Friends of Frontenac Park: $1,600 for Frontenac Christmas Bird Count 10-Year Anniversary
Verona Free Methodist Church: $1,250 for Gas Stove & Speciality Toilet
Wintergreen Studios: $2,500 for Seasonal Land Art BioBlitz
Frontenac Holistic Health Collective: $1,000 for 2024 Frontenac County Holistic Health Fair
Verona Lions Club: $2,028 for an Air Conditioner

2023 Community Grants

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

2021 COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Program - Now closed

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.

Small Business Support – Now closed

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).

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)
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