Grants

Community Investment Fund (previously Community Impact Grants) opportunities are offered by the Township of Centre Wellington to support the effort of as many initiatives as possible, that positively impact the community. Applications open December 1, 2024 for the 2025 funding year and close January 15, 2025.

Changes have been recently made to the policy and and an information session about this funding opportunity took place on December 2nd. A recording of this presentation can be viewed below

Read: Community Investment Policy as adopted by Council November 25, 2024

The Township of Centre Wellington is pleased to announce that our "Lighting Up Fergus" project was selected for the My Main Street Community Activator Initiative. The "Lighting Up Fergus" project will illuminate the facades of downtown Fergus buildings, focusing on St. Andrew Street. By enhancing the streetscape with innovative uplighting designs, the initiative seeks to create a vibrant atmosphere that attracts residents and visitors to the downtown area during the evenings and weekends, ultimately supporting local businesses.

The implementation of this project will be a collaborative effort with the Fergus Business Improvement Area (BIA), transforming the visual appeal and ambiance of the downtown area. Permanent featured lighting will be installed on select iconic buildings, showcasing their architectural beauty and enhancing the overall experience for all who visit. 

In addition to the architectural lighting of selected buildings, this My Main Street support will also enable the production of unique musical concerts during "Twilight at Templin" and enhancements to themed night markets and sidewalk sales such as "Witches Night Out" and "Sip and Shop". These events not only enrich the community's cultural fabric but also draw visitors and shoppers to the vibrant downtown area.

My Main Street is built on the principle of supporting community economic development and creating vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods which will enhance the overall quality of life for residents while also promoting sustainable and inclusive community development. My Main Street is delivered by the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI), and supported by a Government of Canada investment through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). Learn more about the My Main Street program at mymainstreet.ca 

Read the full media release here.

Congratulations to all our 2024 Community Impact Grant recipients! As part of the grant process, we kindly ask that you complete the appropriate Post Report Form to help us understand the impact of your project and ensure compliance with the grant requirements.

Please choose the relevant form for your grant stream:

• Capital Grant Post Report Form: If your grant was awarded under the Capital Grant stream, please fill out this form to report on the outcomes and use of funds.
• Projects and Programming Grant Post Report Form: For recipients of the Projects and Programming Grant, this form will guide you through the reporting process.

Your timely submission of these reports is crucial for future funding considerations and helps us continue supporting meaningful initiatives in our community. Thank you for your dedication to making a positive impact!