Community Futures Lambton Grant Program

Community Futures Lambton Grant Program is a grant from Community Futures Lambton that funds impactful community development projects in Sarnia and Lambton County, Ontario. Grants range from $500 to $5,000 and support initiatives across tourism growth and promotion, social and cultural events, and skills development, education, and training. Projects must take place between April 1 and March 31 of the grant year.

Eligible applicants include charitable organizations, registered charities, non-profit corporations, accredited service clubs, social service organizations, recognized educational institutions, and municipalities in Sarnia or Lambton County. The 2026–2027 application cycle was open through March 31, 2026.

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Building Stronger Communities Together! Applications are now open until March 31, 2026. What are the Community Futures Grants?

Welcome to the Community Futures Lambton Grant Program! We are proud to offer funds annually to empower local organizations and drive community economic development in Sarnia and Lambton County. Our grants—ranging from $500 to $5,000—are designed to support impactful projects that enhance our communities.

Eligibility extends to charitable organizations or registered charities, non-profit corporations, accredited service clubs, social service organizations, and recognized educational institutions. Join us in building a stronger, more vibrant Lambton County!

Tourism Growth & Promotion Social & Cultural Events or Projects Skills Development, Education & Training The grant funds awarded will be exclusively used for the personnel and/or project expenses specified in the Project Budget submitted with the application. Expectations for Grant Recipients Submit a comprehensive application including project deliverables, tasks, timelines, and a detailed budget.

Complete a final project report with supporting receipts to verify grant fund usage. Recognize Community Futures Lambton as a project funder in all related materials and events. Adhere to provided branding guidelines for acknowledgment.

Allow Community Futures Lambton to publicly share project details. Projects must take place between April 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027.

Applicants must be one of the following: Charitable organizations or registered charities Social service organizations Recognized educational institutions Projects must align with grant priorities such as: Tourism growth and promotion Social or cultural events Innovation or technology impacting economic development Skills development, education, or training impacting economic development Organizations that applied for and/or received funding in 2025-2026 intake are eligible to reapply.

For-profit businesses or individuals. Projects outside Sarnia or Lambton County. Projects unrelated to community economic development.

Expenses not outlined in the approved budget categories, including: Fixed equipment purchases Personal expenses or unrelated administrative costs. Expenditures for capital projects or purchases. C h e c k o u t o u r F A Q s !

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