The Town of Collingwood is pleased to announce the opening of its 2026 Community Grant Programs, designed to support local initiatives that enrich the lives of residents and strengthen the vibrancy of the community.
Two distinct grant streams are available: the Council Community Grant (CCG) and Community Recreation and Culture Grant (CRCG).
These programs provide financial and in-kind support for delivering meaningful services and activities to the community.
Grant Application Timelines
Community Recreation and Culture Grants (CRCG)
Opens: December 1, 2025
Closes: February 6, 2026
Council Community Grants (CCG)
Opens: January 5, 2026
Closes: February 6, 2026
Organizations may apply to only one of the two grant programs. Applications submitted to both the CCG and CRCG will not be accepted.
About the Community Recreation and Culture Grants (CRCG)
The CRCG program supports initiatives that promote participation in arts, culture, recreation, sport, and health and well-being. Funding is available through financial grants and in-kind facility grants.
All applications are reviewed by a volunteer evaluation team and must meet eligibility criteria. The total funding available is subject to Council’s approval of the 2026 Municipal Budget. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend an information session in early January 2026.
About the Council Community Grants (CCG)
The CCG assists organizations or individuals that demonstrate a social, economic, or environmental benefit to the Town of Collingwood, or that contribute to achieving the Town’s strategic initiatives.
Council Community Grants are funded through an allocation from the Town’s annual operating budget. The total dollar amount available for the 2026 Council Community Grants is subject to Council approval of the 2026 Municipal Budget.
To determine which grant program best suits your organization’s goals and to submit an application, please visit the Town of Collingwood’s Community Grants webpage.