Funding Programs

Attending a summer camp can be a fun and exciting experience for anyone! In Huron-Kinloss, we want to support our youth attending camps by providing support for camp registration through the Early Investment in Education and Skills program.

Huron-Kinloss youth are eligible to receive 50% off the registration fee to a maximum of $100, for a Science, Math, Technology, Environmental or Robotics camp. The camper must be a resident of Huron-Kinloss, however, the camp does not have to be in Township.

• Support for Summer Science/Math/Environmental Camps
• Youth up to the age of 29 are eligible to apply.
• Must be a resident of Huron-Kinloss, however, the camp does not have to be in Huron- Kinloss.
• Youth are eligible to receive 50% off the camp registration fee up to a maximum of $100 per person, per calendar year.
• Pre-approval of your application is required.
• Proof of registration is required.
• Limited funds are available.
• Applications are dependent on funding received for the program.

For more information, contact Michael Bartlett, Administrative Coordinator.

Elementary Schools in Huron-Kinloss are eligible to apply for funding up to a maximum of $2,500 from the Early Investment in Education and Skills program to support science, technology, math and environmental learning and enrichment initiatives for youth.

This funding is for 2024 and applications need to be received prior to December 2024 to be considered. 

• Opportunities for funding to assist in providing workshops and learning experiences based on science, math, environment, and trades to students in Huron-Kinloss.
• Program or initiative must be able to primarily benefit Huron-Kinloss students and neighbouring students within the same school or program.
• Examples of programs/initiatives that may be approved include investment in robotics tools or programs, transportation to Ontario Skills Competition or similar events, environmental tool kits or similar initiatives, support to fund science/math/environment and skilled trades workshops and learning events in the schools/or organizations.
• Maximum funding of up to $2,500 per school per calendar year.
• Program or initiative must be pre-approved for prior to receiving funding.
• Limited funds are available.
• Applications are dependent on funding received for the program.
• Pre-approval is required

For questions, please contact Michael Bartlett, Administrative Coordinator.

Apply here: Support for Youth Enrichment in Schools Application Form

Licensed childcare centers in Huron-Kinloss are eligible to apply for funding up to a maximum of $500 from the Early Investment in Education and Skills program to support science, technology, math and environmental learning and enrichment initiatives for youth.

This funding is for 2024 and applications need to be received prior to December 2024 to be considered. 

• Opportunities for funding to assist in providing learning experiences and educational resources based on science, math, environment, or technology. Examples can include investments in outdoor learning resources to encourage movement, science, math (counting, adding, subtracting), literacy (phonics, site words etc.), coding kits, building materials, sensory activities, etc.
• Organization must be a licenced childcare/daycare center.
• Maximum funding up to $500 per registered childcare center.
• Program or initiative must be pre-approved prior to receiving funding.
• Limited funds are available.
• Applications are dependent on funding received for the program.
• Pre-approval is required. 

For questions, please contact Michael Bartlett, Administrative Coordinator.

Apply Here: Support for Licensed Childcare Centres in Huron-Kinloss

Huron-Kinloss residents can enhance their workplace skills by taking courses (in-class or online), programs or training and may be eligible to receive funding support of 50% of the course registration fee (up to a max of $1,000). This also includes course materials such as books, tools, etc. Applicants must be a resident of Township of Huron-Kinloss. Pre-approval of your application is required.  Proof that you have completed the program will be required.  Limited funds are available.

• Support for general skills development and continuing education. Does not include post-Secondary programs.
• Applicants must be a resident of the Township of Huron-Kinloss.
• 50% of the registration fee to be refunded up to a maximum of $1,000 and may include required course materials. For example, textbooks, tools, etc. Applicants can apply more than once, for more than one course, not to exceed the $1,000 maximum funding.
• Course options may include as example: Project Management, computer literacy and skills, customer service and bookkeeping.
• Pre-approval of your application is required.
• Proof that you have successfully completed the program will be required to receive the funding.
• Limited funds are available.
• Applications are based on the calendar year and dependent on funding received for the program.

Huron-Kinloss businesses who provide workplace training for employees may be eligible to receive funding up to 50% of registration fee for up to $500 per employee. Courses must be relevant to the applicant's workplace. Pre-approval of the application is required. Proof that you have completed the program will be required. Limited funds are available.

Workplace Training Application Form

• Must be a resident of Huron-Kinloss
• Eligible participants can have test fees ($44.95) fully reimbursed.
• The Township is available to conduct the Smart Serve training (Training does not include testing) for your club/organization at no additional fee (minimum 10 participants), please contact mbartlett@huronkinloss.com for more information.
• Pre-approval of your applications required.
• Proof that you have successfully completed the program will be required to receive the funding.
• Limited funds are available.
• Applications are based on the calendar year and dependent on funding received for the program.

Apply Now -- Support for Smart Serve Application Form

• Organizations must be registered non-profits or recognized Service Clubs/Legions.
• Eligible participants must be members of approve organizations and can have test fees (up to $100.00) fully reimbursed.
• Pre-approval of your application is required. 
• Proof that you have successfully completed the program will be required to receive the funding.
• Limited funds are available.
• Applications are based on the calendar year and dependent on funding received for the program.

Apply Now -- Support for Safe Food Handling

Funding up to $5,000 is committed to hire a youth with interest in the environment and environmental projects to work at the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens.