5% of this fund is used annually for PDCF Community Grants that specifically support opportunity for children and youth who would otherwise be financially unable to participate in the arts or athletic endeavours.

The Perth and District Union Public Library endowed fund can be used for general library programs and projects.

5% of the Perth and District Union Public Library Collections Fund is disbursed annually to support purchases of books or other library collection materials (print or electronic.)

5% of this fund is disbursed annually to The Perth and District Union Library to support their children and youth literacy programming.

The MERA (McDonalds-Corners Elphin Recreation & Arts) award was established in 2008 and is awarded every 2 years to a local area artist or craftsperson who demonstrates excellence in their work and resides in Perth, Lanark Highlands, Drummond/North Elmsley or Tay Valley Townships.

This fund was established by the Forrester Family to support heritage restoration and renovation in Perth and District, in particular the reconstruction and preservation of the "Old Red House", Perth's oldest building, previously located at 55 Craig Street.