Helping to build community pride, the Community Festival and Special Events Grant supports community organizations with costs associated with festivals, fairs, special events marking civic or national holidays, and other significant occasions highlighting local achievements, culture, and heritage.

Major Event with an expected attendance of 5,000 or more for the duration of an event that happens over multiple consecutive days.

• Up to $2,000 per day to a maximum of $10,000 for the entire event.
• Eligible days must have at least four hours of programming provided or endorsed by the host organization.

• Up to 25% of estimated costs to a maximum of $1,000 per day and $2,000 for the entire event.

Please review the general eligibility statements listed in the Community Grants Policy.

• The event must be open to and designed to serve the residents of the County of all ages and abilities and recognize the unique character of communities across the County.
• Preference will be given to events within the Municipality of the County of Kings boundary, and those with no admission fee.

On April 1 all applications received will be reviewed and considered for funding; should any funds remain after this date, applications will continue to be accepted until the program end date of March 31 of each year, or until such time as the budget has been fully expended.

Please Note: Sporting events, tournaments, or training camps are not eligible for this grant.

This grant supports the maintenance of active living infrastructure and capital projects valued at under $50,000. Funding helps communities maintain and enhance public parks, playgrounds, trails, and related assets, improving access and opportunities for active living.

Funding may be used to support maintenance, development, and/or expansion of existing infrastructure, but does not include the purchase of land for future development.

Funding Assistance Available

• Capital: 50% of costs to a maximum of $7,500 per park or playground.
• Maintenance: 50% of costs to a maximum of $7,500 per park or playground.

• Capital 50% of costs to a maximum of $25,000
• Maintenance 50% of costs to a maximum of $20,000

• Funding for trail development or expansion is capped at $600 (six hundred) per kilometre of trail.
• ‘Capital’ is defined as an item with an acquisition cost of $2,500 or more with an estimated useful life over five years including, but not limited to, such items as structure, apparatus, and building renovations.
• Resurfacing of an existing trail qualifies as maintenance.

Please review the general eligibility statements listed in the Community Grants Policy.

• Where the trail involves Crown land, the applicant must have a Letter of Authority from the appropriate jurisdiction having authority.
• Proof of liability insurance for at least $2,000,000.
  • If applicable, this insurance must also name the Municipality as an additional insured.

Where a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications are due at the close of business on the first business day following the deadline.

Unanticipated events that cause damage and threaten use of the trail or park or that pose a risk to personal safety may qualify for emergency funding, subject to budgetary availability - Please contact the Municipality for more information.

Please Note: The development of new parks, playgrounds, and trails are considered Strong Communities based capital projects. Projects valued at or above $50,000 will be directed to the Kings Vision Grants Program.

Kings Vision Grants contribute to the Municipality’s vision of being a community of communities where all people belong.

This grant assists organizations undertaking major capital projects that align with one of the five Key Strategic Priorities of the Municipality’s Strategic Plan:

• Strong Communities,
• Environmental Stewardship,
• Economic Development,
• Good Governance, and
• Financial Sustainability.

Funding Assistance Available

• Maximum: For any one initiative up to a maximum of 50% of the cost of a single project can be awarded.
• Minimum: The minimum eligible request to this grant is $25,000.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Projects must be ready to commence within two years of the application date.

Applications are due no later than April 1, 2026

• Kings Vision Grants are not awarded for operational costs.
• Organizations awarded a Kings Vision Grant are ineligible to apply to this program for 12 months following the completion of a project.
• Multiple year funding awards may be considered

To assist with capital repairs and renovations of halls, the Community Hall Assistance program contributes to the ongoing preservation of halls that are available for community use.

Priority for funding is given to those projects that are directly related or attached to the hall structure and address structural safety and integrity.

Funding Assistance Available

• Up to 50% of project cost to a maximum of $5,000

*If the Renovation or Upgrade is to enhance accessibility, up to an additional $2,500 may be available.

• Up to 50% of total annual operating costs to a maximum of $1,000

• Applicants are eligible for both Capital and Operational funding; however, finances reserved for a Capital project cannot be included in the total operating costs. Separate itemized budgets for operating and capital requests must be included with the application.
• ‘Capital’ is defined as an item with an acquisition cost of $2,500 or more with an estimated useful life over five years including, but not limited to, such items as structure, apparatus, and building renovations.
• A "Community Hall’ is defined as a general meeting space for gatherings outside of faith-based worship or education.
  • If your space does not qualify under this definition, please see the Councillor Grants to Organizations page.
• Applications relating to faith-based organizations are only eligible to apply for funding through the Councillor Grants to Organizations or Community Hall Assistance program with projects or initiatives relating to accessible community space available for public use.
• For accessibility upgrades in excess of $50,000, applicants should apply to the Kings Vision Grant Program.

Please review the general eligibility statements listed in the Community Grants Policy.

• The community hall must be open to the public.
• The applicant must have authority to manage the property through ownership or a long-term lease of at least 10 years.
• Halls must provide proof of current fire insurance.
• Confirmation by the Municipal Fire Inspector that the Hall is compliant with the Fire Safety Act.
• For work where a building permit may be required, proof of permit is required before any funds will be released. Any unpaid funds from the Municipality will not be released until all permits from the Municipality are closed.

Applications are due no later than May 1 each year.

Emergency Funding
Unanticipated events that cause damage and threaten use of a hall or that pose a risk to personal safety may qualify for emergency funding, subject to budgetary availability. Please contact the Municipality for more information.

This grant program supports community organizations that deliver recreation programming for people of all ages across the County of Kings. Funding may be used for programming costs, part-time staffing, or program equipment, and can support both and existing programs, including leadership, leisure, or group learning activities.

Funding Assistance Available

• Organizations may include multiple programs within a single application.
• Up to 100% of a program’s net cost (eligible expense less revenue) may be funded.
  • Funding is limited to a maximum of 50% of the total cost of any one program.
• The maximum combined grant funding available to any one organization is $10,000.

Additional Eligibility Requirements
Please review the general eligibility statements listed in the Community Grants Policy.

Applications are due no later than May 1 each year.

Please Note: Tournaments, competitions, or regional events are not eligible for funding.

To celebrate the achievements of graduating students at each of the five (5) high schools located within the County by assisting with the costs of graduation events.

Funds may be used toward events for graduates such as Safe Grad, Prom, Prom Parade, etc. No other funding for graduation related events will be awarded through any alternative grant program.

The Municipality supports participation in Safe Grad activities and initiatives that aim to eliminate accidents and incidents by promoting safe practices among graduates and avoid dangerous situations with alcohol and drugs.

• Up to $1,000 for each of the five high schools in Kings County.

• Northeast Kings Education Centre
• Central Kings
• École Rose Des Vents
• Horton High School; and
• West Kings District High School.

Additional Eligibility Requirements
Please review the general eligibility statements listed in the Community Grants Policy.

Applications are due no later than May 1 each year.

Through this grant program Members of Council may support requests from eligible community organizations with initiatives that do not fit within another Community Grant program. Each Member of Council is provided all applications, and at their discretion decides how to allocate their portion of the total program budget in support of community initiatives. Funding decisions are at the discretion of individual Members of Council, with all payments issued to the recipient by the Municipality.

• A maximum of $7,500 can be awarded to any one application

The budget for this program is determined annually during budget deliberations, with each Member of Council allocated an equal share. Each Member of Council determines the amount of support they wish to provide to any one organization’s application. At their discretion, Councillors may select one or more project from any District to receive funding.

Additional Eligibility Requirements
Please review the general eligibility statements listed in the Community Grants Policy.

Applications are due no later than June 1 each year.

Please Note: Organizations that have received funding from any other another program under the Community Grants Policy are ineligible to receive funding under the Councillor Grants to Organizations fund.

All Community Grant recipients are required to submit a report on the use of municipal funds. Submission of this report is required for any future funding applications to be considered.

Grant Recipients should refer to their award letter for specific accountability requirements.

• Awards of $7,500 or less: Applicants are required to submit a summary of how the funds were used.
• Awards of more than $7,500 and less than $30,000: Proof of actual expenses and payment is required.
• Awards between $30,000 and $50,000: Proof of actual expenses and payment, internally approved financial statements, and proof of acceptance by the organization’s Board (financial statements signed by the Chair of the Board and one other member) is required.
• Awards for more than $50,000: Require proof of actual expenses and payment, and a review engagement.