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.

Established in 2011 with help from Best Western Hotel and Spa in Perth as part of a national initiative of Community Foundations Canada. It is targeted towards youth at risk (specifically child and adolescent mental health needs and initiatives) in Perth and the western half of Lanark County.

5% of this fund, bequeathed by Reta M. Miller, is disbursed each year to support the activities of the Youth Action Kommittee (YAK)

5% of this, which was established by Jacqui Bowick Sandor, is passed along to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County each year to support them in their work.

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

5% of the Dunning Reain Family Fund is used annually to support PDCF's Community Grants in service of youth, environmental conservation, health and animal welfare.

CFUW Education Awards offer financial assistance to deserving individuals who identify as female and non-binary who are pursuing post-secondary education in a publicly funded institution.

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