To cover the cost of PDCF's operations, administration and programming. Programming includes community development, capacity-building workshops for local organizations, facilitation of conversations important to community, the Vital Signs report, and free meeting space for community groups.

5% of the total fund is used each year to support the work of the Youth Action Kommittee (YAK)

5% of the total fund is used each year to support the work of The Table Community Food Centre.

5% of the total fund is used each year to support the work of Lanark County Community Justice

5% of the total fund is used each year to support the work of Big Brothers Big Sisters Lanark County