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This is why Truly Local Banking matters. We'll be announcing this year's Truly Local Grant recipients later in October!

PenFinancial Truly Local Grant Program

Applications for our Truly Local Grant Program are currently CLOSED.

We sincerely thank all of the local community organizations who took the time and energy to apply for our grant program. Our Truly Local Grant Committee will be reviewing our submissions, and our funding decisions will be made before October 31st. Stay tuned!

 

Eligibility

  • Registered non-profit and charitable organizations operating in the Niagara and/or Haldimand regions *Organizations must have non-profit/charitable status at the time of applying
  • Organizations who have not received financial support (over $5,000) from PenFinancial in the previous 12 months 
  • Grants can support one-time project-based proposals (examples: facilities updates, purchase of equipment/supplies, programming support) or funding existing programs and services
  • Applicants must provide direct benefit and a measurable impact to the Niagara and Haldimand communities
  • Funds must be used for projects completed before October 31st, 2026
  • Proposals must align with one or more of the following UN Sustainable Development Goals of:

2024 Truly Local Grant Program Recipients

With so many applications this year, selecting just a few was no easy task. We’re thrilled to announce that six local organizations have been chosen as this year’s recipients!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Past Truly Local Grant Program Recipients

Community and Non-Profit Accounts

PenFinancial’s Truly Local Commitment to Niagara isn’t just about checking a box. We’ve truly drawn a line in the sand and are putting our money where our mouth is.

One of the ways we’ve decided to do this is by offering non-profits in Niagara a banking relationship that was built specifically for you.

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