The Perth and District Community Foundation grows and strengthens community so that everyone belongs and thrives, today and in the future.

We are a charitable public foundation dedicated to strengthening the quality of life in Perth, Drummond/North Elmsley, Lanark Highlands, and Tay Valley Townships in Ontario, Canada.

We connect the generosity of donors with the energy and ideas of people and community organizations to support local projects that have a meaningful and lasting impact.

Community Building

PDCF connects diverse groups of people and organizations to help build and strengthen community.

Granting for Impact

PDCF makes impactful grants to support local organizations, helping build and strengthen community.

Fund Development

PDCF seeks to foster and broaden its donor base, wisely manage donations, and responsibly grow our total endowment, focusing on an increase in unrestricted funds, to help build and strengthen community.

We acknowledge that Lanark County is situated on the ancestral and unceded traditional land of the Omàmìwininì, also known as the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation. With this acknowledgment comes respect for the land and the people who have been living here since time immemorial. As part of this land acknowledgment, we recognize the injustices of the past and those that continue today. We recognize our responsibility to contribute to reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples of the land we call Canada.

To this end, we are learning about the impact of colonization on the Indigenous peoples of Canada, we have established an annual Indigenous Youth Award, through our partnership with Indspire, a national Indigenous charity, and we will communicate the results of our actions to the community.

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  • Celebrating Pride in Perth

    At Perth and District Community Foundation, we are committed to a vision of community where everyone belongs and thrives.

  • Community Builders in Action: Lanark Basic Income Network

    The Lanark Basic Income Network (LBIN) is building awareness and support for basic income as a way to eradicate and prevent poverty and build income security.

  • Together for Justice – Community Projects

    Five local organizations each receive $25,000 grants to improve access to justice for the populations they serve.

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Multicultural Bites at @thetablecfc. Super-delicious (thanks to local chefs!) and strengthening community and inclusion so everyone belongs and thrives. PDCF was delighted to be able to support this initiative with a PDCF Community Grant.
Perth & District Union Public Library is partnering with Brandaid to provide Psychological First Aid training for local frontline workers to build resilience and the skillset to support community members during challenging times. PDCF Community Grants are supported by the PDCF Community Granting Fund. Consider making a donation today at www.pdcf.ca/donate. Learn more about all our 2026 grant recipients via the link in our bio 🔗
🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride 2026 from Perth and District Community Foundation! We had such a great time marching with everyone during the parade. Unfortunately we were rained out of the fair at Last Duel Park. We hope to see you again—or for the first time—next year. At Perth and District Community Foundation, we are committed to our vision of community where everyone belongs. Pride is just one symbol of this universal belonging. Increasing visibility and amplifying voices of marginalized communities such as the LGBTQ+ promotes equality and equity for all.
The Stewart Park Festival will bring back the Wendy Laut stage this summer, featuring local and up-and-coming artists. This grant also covers the cost of sound and lighting professionals to ensure acts sound and look great! The Stewart Park Festival will take place from July 17-19 this year. A full line-up of musical guests is now available on their website! PDCF Community Grants are supported by the PDCF Community Granting Fund. Consider making a donation today at www.pdcf.ca/donate. Learn more about all our 2026 grant recipients via the link in our bio 🔗

The Perth & District Community Foundation is a member of Community Foundations of Canada.