The Perth and District Community Foundation will be accepting
Grant Applications from September 30^th until November 15^th 2011.

Please note that the current grant application period is now over
and no further grant applications will be accepted at this time.
The application forms have been left in place for future reference purposes.

The Foundation, which is celebrating its 10^th Anniversary in 2011, serves the western half of Lanark County. As a registered charitable organization, it makes annual grants to registered charities or, in certain cases, to applicants sponsored by a qualified donee (a registered charity, a municipality, a school board etc.).

Ø be based in our geographic coverage area or provide services that directly benefit the citizens of Perth and the Townships of Tay Valley, Drummond/North Elmsley and Lanark Highlands

Ø submit all the requested information and supporting documentation in their application

Ø Expect to test or demonstrate new approaches and techniques in the solution of community problems

Ø Are developed in consultation with other agencies and planning groups, and those which promote co-ordination, co-operation and sharing among organizations and the elimination of duplicated services

Ø Address Identified current needs and projects that strengthen our community and enhance the quality of life.

Applicants are also encouraged to demonstrate how their projects help to build the capacity of individuals, organizations and the community.

In order to receive additional information and an application form please visit our website. Application forms are also available by e-mail or mail at the following address:

Mailing address: 33 Lewis Street, Perth, ON. K7H 2R4 Phone: (613) 326-0295

Applications must be received by November 15, 2011 and successful applicants will be notified by January 31, 2012.

Press Release July 19, 2011

The Perth and District Community Foundation....Our Community.... Our Legacy

The Perth and District Community Foundation (PDCF) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary in 2011 - A Decade of Dedication. This will be a year of celebration of all that we have been able to give back to the communities we serve. Since its incorporation as a registered charity in 2001, the Perth and District Community Foundation has granted more than $170,000 to organizations in the fields of health, education, the environment, arts and culture, social development, seniors, youth and recreation.

At a presentation ceremony held February 17, 2011, PDCF awarded a record number of annual grants totalling $17,100 to twelve local charities. These grants supported local non profit and charitable organizations in Perth and Western Lanark County. Additionally, scholarships totalling $2,350 have been awarded to local students at PDCI and St. John’s High School. Bursaries totalling $2,700 have also been awarded to students attending the Perth Campus of Algonquin College through a partnership with the Algonquin College Foundation.

An additional $4,000 in grants has recently been awarded to several local charities including Lanark Highlands Youth Centre for their summer program, YAK for their Homeless Support Program for youth, Tay Valley Township for the Tay Valley Cross Country Ski Club’s youth development programs, the Perth and District Food Bank and Friendship Center to assist with furnishing their new facility, and Lanark County Therapeutic Riding Program to assist riders who would otherwise be unable to attend as they are without adequate financial means to participate in the programs.

The Foundation’s Board of Directors recognizes the continuing challenges faced by the non profit community. They know that charitable organizations have felt the effects of leaner budgets, increased needs, and decreased funding. The Foundation wants the community to know that we continue to be here as a strong voice, partner, funder, and advocate for philanthropy in Perth and the western half of Lanark County.

For further information about The Perth and District Community Foundation or their granting program, please visit their website at www.pdcf.ca .