Range of groups receive community grants

Aug 19, 2020

South Frontenac township doles out over $40,000 in community grants last month, including a carryover of almost $5,000 that wasn’t spent in 2019.

The grants fall under four distinct categories: sponsorship, capital (matching funds), community assets and operating.

Under sponsorship, Wintergreen studios received $2,500 to develop a publicly accessible web video series on identifying, harvesting and cooking wild edibles. The Verona Lions Club received $1,500 to upgrade the branding and signage for the Verona Garlic Festival. The South Frontenac Museum society received $2,500 to promote 8 initiatives that were identified in the museum's strategic plan.

Under capital, the Verona Community Association received $2700 towards a solar power system for the kiosk at the K&P Trailhead in Verona. The Happy Trails Farm Sanctuary received $5,000 to create a new education/visitors centre/shelter at their location. The Sydenham Canoe Club received $1,834 to expand their clubhouse porch, as a shelter during inclement weather.

Under community assets, the Lakes and Trails Festival received $2,500 towards the purchase of outdoor tables and chairs. The furniture will be available for other community events as well. The Sydenham and District Lions Club received $2,000 towards community benches at the Point Parking lot, in memory of some of their deceased members.

Finally, under operating, the Sydenham Women’s Institute received $1667 to digitise historical records such as the Tweedsmuir history books. Finally, the Bellrock Community Hall received $1850 to paint various parts of the hall, install new lights and replace some faucets that are worn out.

There is almost $12,000 remaining in the budget that was allocated to the program, which will be carried over to 2021.