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The Perth and District Community Foundation grows and strengthens community so that everyone belongs and thrives, today and in the future.

We are a charitable public foundation dedicated to strengthening the quality of life in Perth, Drummond/North Elmsley, Lanark Highlands, and Tay Valley Townships in Ontario, Canada.

We connect the generosity of donors with the energy and ideas of people and community organizations to support local projects that have a meaningful and lasting impact.

Community Building

PDCF connects diverse groups of people and organizations to help build and strengthen community.

Granting for Impact

PDCF makes impactful grants to support local organizations, helping build and strengthen community.

Fund Development

PDCF seeks to foster and broaden its donor base, wisely manage donations, and responsibly grow our total endowment, focusing on an increase in unrestricted funds, to help build and strengthen community.

We acknowledge that Lanark County is situated on the ancestral and unceded traditional land of the Omàmìwininì, also known as the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation. With this acknowledgment comes respect for the land and the people who have been living here since time immemorial. As part of this land acknowledgment, we recognize the injustices of the past and those that continue today. We recognize our responsibility to contribute to reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples of the land we call Canada.

To this end, we are learning about the impact of colonization on the Indigenous peoples of Canada, we have established an annual Indigenous Youth Award, through our partnership with Indspire, a national Indigenous charity, and we will communicate the results of our actions to the community.

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  • Together for Justice – Community Projects

    Five local organizations each receive $25,000 grants to improve access to justice for the populations they serve.

  • Summer Job

    We are hiring a summer Social Media Coordinator! Application deadline is May 10, 2026.

  • Together for Justice

    PDCF is one of five community foundations in Ontario to be chosen for the Together for Justice pilot sponsored by The Law Foundation of Ontario and Community Foundations of Canada.

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This grant will be spent by the Maple Grove School Council to purchase new books for the school library, as well as materials for Library Recess Clubs that will provide equitable access to enriching extracurricular experiences. Maple Grove Public School is located in the historic village of Lanark, Ontario. Maple Grove offers Kindergarten to Grade 6 education in English. Students enjoy learning while focusing on our character traits of caring, fairness, honesty, empathy, responsibility, perseverance, respect, and resilience. PDCF Community Grants are supported by the PDCF Community Granting Fund. Consider making a donation today at www.pdcf.ca/donate. Learn more about all our 2026 grant recipients via the link in our bio 🔗
The @mississippimadawaskalandtrust will use this grant for the purchase and implementation of specialized software to help with their mission of land conservation and stewardship. MMLT currently manages 4,200 acres across 16 properties. Several of the MMLT properties are open to the public, such as the popular Blueberry Mountain hiking trail in Flower Station. PDCF Community Grants are supported by the PDCF Community Granting Fund. Consider making a donation today at www.pdcf.ca/donate. Learn more about all our 2026 grant recipients via the link in our bio 🔗
📣 The Perth & District Community Foundation is hiring a summer Social Media Coordinator to help develop a strategic social media plan to promote our Monthly Giving and other initiatives. This could the job for you if you are interested in: 👍 Community building 👍 Digital marketing 👍 Communications 👍 Fundraising Application deadline is May 10, 2026. Please visit our website for a full job description and application details via the 🔗 in our bio. Applicants must meet all requirements for the CSJ program, including being aged 30 or under at the start of the job.
The McDonald's Corners Agricultural Society has been around since 1853, bringing together community and celebrating and promoting agriculture in the area. In 2025, the McDonald's Corners Agricultural Hall provided community members respite from a hot and dry summer, as a cooling station and a place to shower when people lost water due to drought conditions. This grant funds upgrades to the main kitchen and dining hall, another step towards providing a safe and accessible gathering place for the community in times of need. PDCF Community Grants are supported by the PDCF Community Granting Fund. Consider making a donation today at www.pdcf.ca/donate. Learn more about all our 2026 grant recipients via the link in our bio 🔗

The Perth & District Community Foundation is a member of Community Foundations of Canada.