More than $16,000 was granted in 2024 to a diverse range of projects
Township of King, Ont.— Enriching the community one grant at a time, King Township is now taking applications for the second year of its transformative community grant program, Enrich King. This initiative is designed to empower residents, organizations and community groups by providing streamlined access to funding and support. By merging four distinct funding streams into one centralized, online platform, Enrich King makes it easier than ever to obtain the resources needed to bring impactful projects to life.
The deadline for applications is November 1, 2025, and they can be submitted at enrichking.ca.
The Enrich King program, launched in 2024, revolutionized access to funding and support for residents, businesses and community groups in King Township. By allowing users to apply through a centralized, online platform, the initiative streamlined the process of obtaining funding, donations and in-kind services from the Township and its partners.
Each program within Enrich King has multiple streams of funding tailored to diverse needs, ensuring a broad spectrum of support for King’s community members.
- The Community Grant Program prioritizes activities, events and initiatives that support goals such as Active Living, Inclusion and Access, Connecting People and Nature, Supportive Environments, and Recreation Capacity.
- The Community Assistance Program offers financial support for participants of community group programs or activities who need help paying for registration fees or equipment.
- The Community Improvement Plan helps eligible businesses receive grant funding for initiatives such as new signage and enhanced accessibility features.
- The Heritage Grant Program provides grants for the cost of alterations or other works that conserve and maintain the heritage attributes associated with Designated properties.
Grants of up to $1,500 are available for special initiatives, community events and developing inclusive communities, and up to $5,000 for environmental initiatives.
Enrich King also includes a Community Group Affiliation Policy, aimed at established or new community groups whose mandate is to provide recreational, art, cultural, heritage, social, environmental, and/or sport programs and services that benefit King Township residents. Affiliated Community Groups have access to various tools and resources, including discounted municipal space and funding support.
Over $16,000 was granted in 2024 to various groups for community events and other impactful initiatives. Here is a summary of some of the funded projects:
- Alzheimer Society of York Region: Minds in Motion program, providing physical, social and cognitive stimulation for residents with dementia and their care partners, reducing social isolation and promoting emotional wellbeing.
- Hope House Community Hospice: Blue Butterfly Tea event, enhancing grief literacy and humility in York Region by creating a supportive community for bereaved children and youth.
- Jane's Walk King Township: Local chapter of Jane’s Walk, focusing on community-led walking conversations.
- Kettleby Cemetery: Annual Remembrance Day service held at Kettleby Cemetery.
- Kinsland Community Garden: Creation of a pollinator habitat and fruit tree planting, as well as the development of a tool library and site infrastructure enhancements at this King City community garden.
- King Township Food Bank: Annual Back to School program, providing backpacks and school supplies for students from JK to Grade 12.
- King Theatre Company: Inaugural production of "Salt-Water Moon," held at Pine Orchard Farms in King City.
- Nobleton Firefighters Association: Annual Nobleton fireworks show on Victoria Day.
- Schomberg Agricultural Society: Schomberg Agricultural Fair, a long-standing local tradition celebrating agriculture, art and talent.
- Schomberg Horticultural Society: Annual Garden Tour event held across the Township.
- Schomberg United Church: Lunch program for Township Seniors.
- Schomberg Village Association: Annual Main Street Christmas celebration.
- Yellow Brick House: "Break the Silence – Step in My Shoes" walk, raising awareness of domestic abuse.
For more information about the Enrich King program, visit enrichking.ca or email communityservices@king.ca.
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Steve Pellegrini
Mayor, King Township
“The Enrich King program is a fantastic example of how we can come together as a community to support and uplift one another. By providing accessible funding and resources, we are planting the seeds for a brighter, more connected future for all residents of King Township.”
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Township of King | Phone: 905-833-5321 | Email: media@king.ca