Regular office hours are suspended for the summer from June 25 to August 24, 2026.
To schedule a meeting please email info@pdcf.ca or call 613-326-0295

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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Community Builders in Action: MERA Schoolhouse
MERA is a small but mighty organization, located in the old schoolhouse in McDonald’s Corners, encourages, develops and organizes artistic, cultural and recreational activities for people of all ages.
2026 Scholarships & Bursaries
Each year, the Perth and District Community Foundation administers over $14,000 in scholarships and bursaries. Congratulations to all the students who graduated this spring!
Celebrating Pride in Perth
At Perth and District Community Foundation, we are committed to a vision of community where everyone belongs and thrives.

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YAK Youth Services exists to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive space for young people in Perth and the surrounding area. They help youth build confidence, develop life skills, and connect with caring mentors and peers through after-school programs, meals, recreational activities, and leadership opportunities. PDCF is proud to help support the organization's operational costs with this two-year grant.

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 Lanark Highlands Public Library received a grant to run hands-on activity-based programming for children ages 2-10. The library's "Little Builders" will explore construction, carpentry, masonry, electrical work, plumbing and engineering concepts in a safe, child-friendly environment. The programs will encourage creativity, exploration, problem-solving and teamwork.

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 🔗

Come pay us a visit this Saturday at @stewartparkfest! Find the PDCF table in the new Community Circle area.

The Community Circle will be open on Saturday (only) from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Look for the array of colourful canopies across the green bridge on the Wendy Laut Stage side of the park.

Each year, trained volunteers help low- and moderate-income community members prepare and file their income tax returns through the Volunteer Income Tax Program run by ConnectWell, in partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency.

Did you know that filing income tax is essential to receive benefits such as GST/HST credits, the Child Tax Benefit, and others? If you or someone you know could benefit from assistance with filing a return, help is available year-round. Visit the ConnectWell website for more information.

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.