The City of Belleville Grants Provide Funding to Support Community

The City of Belleville is pleased to release statistics about the impact of the 2025 grant programs to the community.

The City of Belleville offers four grant programs for individuals and organizations to apply for funding, including Community Impact, Tourism, Social Infrastructure and Arts and Culture grants. Applications to the grants are evaluated and scored through approved guidelines and are available on the City’s website.

In 2025, over $420,000 was awarded to successful applicants in the four grant programs, directly affecting over 90,000 participants of various events and initiatives.

Community Impact Grant

The Community Impact program focuses on providing funding in a fair and equitable manner to organizations, groups and events that promote the well-being and growth of the community.

In 2025, $100,655 was allocated, resulting in a total of 32,955 attendees participating across 31 events with 1,619 volunteers.

Next intake period: January 4, 2027

Tourism Grant

The Tourism program focuses on annual, one-time funding to support events that draw visitors from outside of the city to Belleville, provide local entertainment, promote new spending and overnight stays in the City of Belleville.

In 2025, $95,925.83 was allocated, resulting in a total of 31,550 attendees – estimated 11,700 from out of town – participating across 19 events with 1,610 volunteers.

Next intake period: January 4, 2027

Social Infrastructure Grant

The Social Infrastructure program provides funding to non-profit organizations that primarily provide services to individuals who are experiencing adverse social impacts due to the economy, housing, physical, family, cultural, social exclusion, disabilities, and ethnic, racial or religious factors.

In 2025, $159,000 was allocated, resulting in a total of 21,437 individuals benefiting from services.

Next intake period: February 1, 2027

Arts & Culture Grant

The Arts and Culture Grant program focuses on annual, one-time funding to support events that bolster the local arts and culture sector's impact on the quality of life of local residents and the economic vitality of the community.

In 2025, $64,685 was allocated, resulting in a total of 4,907 attendees participating across 22 events with 586 volunteers.

Next intake period: April 1, 2027

“All grant applications are reviewed through a fair and equitable process that considers demonstrated need, alignment with the City’s strategic priorities, the financial requirements of the request, and the overall benefit and impact to the community,” said Brandon Ferguson, Director of Finance and Treasurer. “The programs and events supported through these grants make a meaningful difference in our community, creating opportunities for people to connect, participate and access services that enhance quality of life in Belleville.”

The City of Belleville is hosting a grant-writing workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Fireplace Room at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre (265 Cannifton Rd.) to help applicants submit a strong application. Attendees will learn about the City’s grant process from start to finish and get practical grant-writing tips. Registration is required.

For more information about the City of Belleville grants, visit https://www.belleville.ca/council-and-administration/community-grants-and-funding.

To sign up for the Nov. 25 Grant Writing Workshop, visit https://forms.belleville.ca/Finance/City-Grant-Writing-Workshop-Registration.