Central Huron Council to decide on distribution of community funding

The approved Operating Budget for 2026 includes $50,000 for the Donation Fund program, which is sourced from OLG Revenues and falls under the OLG Community Recognition Program. The Donation Fund policy outlines the following criteria for consideration:

The Central Huron Municipal Donation Fund supports groups and organizations that run events or programs benefiting the community. Eligible requests must focus on one or more of the following areas:

• Promoting community welfare

• Promoting public health

• Promoting education and training

• Promoting social and economic growth

• Promoting cultural, heritage, or environmental well-being

Eligibility requirements for applicants include:

Be a local community group, non-profit, charity, or school (elementary or secondary).

National or international organizations may apply if they have a local branch or affiliate.

Show how their project will benefit residents of Central Huron.

If they’ve received funding in the past, submit a completed report on how last year’s funds were used.

The Program received 23 applications, excluding the annual student commencement scholarships and the Outstanding Youth Award.

The pre-approved requests are:

·       $200.00 for the Municipality of Central Huron’s Outstanding Youth Award

·       $200.00 for the Municipality of Central Huron Award at Central Huron Secondary School

·       $200.00 for the Municipality of Central Huron Award at St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School

·       $1,000.00 for Huron Manufacturing Association’s Student Awards (as per Council resolution on April 7, 2026)

·       The application of $2,000.00 for the Clinton Kinettes was pre-approved at the April 7, 2026 Council meeting.

Council faces three options for distributing the remaining funds:

Allocating Full Amounts Requested

Prioritize First-Time & Less Often Applicants within Budgeted Amount

3.    Proportion Applicants within Budgeted Amount

Following the Council's resolution, staff will issue letters to all applicants detailing their approved funding amounts and will move forward with the program in accordance with the policy