Community Harm Reduction and Public Safety Pilot Project Funding Program


On May 5, 2026, Kingston City Council approved up to $350,000 in one-time funding from the Working Fund Reserve to support new community groups proposing pilot projects that reduce harm to the public at potentially lower cost to the City. Council directed staff to develop, with partner expertise, a process for allocating these funds.

Applications are open to registered non-profit organizations, registered charities, and volunteer organizations. For-profit organizations are not eligible.

Organizations already receiving City of Kingston funding through other programs may apply but must disclose all existing City funding in their application and clearly explain how this proposal is a new request not covered by any existing funding agreement.

Apply now!

Complete the Application form by July 22, 2026.

If you require the application in an alternate format, please contact us by email at ContactUs@CityofKingston.ca or by phone at 613-546-0000.




On May 5, 2026, Kingston City Council approved up to $350,000 in one-time funding from the Working Fund Reserve to support new community groups proposing pilot projects that reduce harm to the public at potentially lower cost to the City. Council directed staff to develop, with partner expertise, a process for allocating these funds.

Applications are open to registered non-profit organizations, registered charities, and volunteer organizations. For-profit organizations are not eligible.

Organizations already receiving City of Kingston funding through other programs may apply but must disclose all existing City funding in their application and clearly explain how this proposal is a new request not covered by any existing funding agreement.

Apply now!

Complete the Application form by July 22, 2026.

If you require the application in an alternate format, please contact us by email at ContactUs@CityofKingston.ca or by phone at 613-546-0000.



  • Application form

    This application form is for community groups seeking funding through the City of Kingston’s Community Harm Reduction and Public Safety Pilot Project Funding Program. The program supports new community-based pilot projects that reduce harm to the public, contribute to public safety and community well-being, connect people into the homelessness services system, offer some aspect of cost savings, and complement existing services rather than directly duplicate them 

    Maximum amount per application: $70,000 

    Application period: July 2 - 22, 2026 

    Successful applicants notified: August 14, 2026 

    Projects must be completed by: September 30, 2027 

    (Completed  - that all required receipts have been submitted to the City and all reporting obligations under the agreement have been fully satisfied to the City’s satisfaction.) 

    An independent panel led by United Way KFL&A will review applications using a standardized scoring matrix to ensure a fair and transparent evaluation process

    Applications are open to registered non-profit organizations, registered charities, and volunteer organizations. For-profit organizations are not eligible. 

    Organizations already receiving City of Kingston funding through other programs may apply but must disclose all existing City funding in their application and clearly explain how this proposal is a new request not covered by any existing funding agreement. 

    Before completing your application, make sure to review the full guidelines here: Application Guide | Community Harm Reduction and Public Safety Pilot Project Funding Program 

    If you have any questions, or require an alternate format, please reach out to GetInvolvedKingston@CityofKingston.ca or call 613-546-0000.

     


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