Local non-profit groups in Kingston, Ontario, can soon apply for up to $25,000 in funding to support residents dealing with homelessness, food insecurity, and mental health challenges. The United Way KFL&A and the City of Kingston are opening applications for the Community Investment Fund on April 1, 2026.
This annual grant program has supported the community since 2011, with the city providing $231,000 every year to the fund. Groups have until 11:59 p.m. on May 4, 2026, to submit their applications for one-time grants aimed at running local social programs like food banks and emergency shelters.
The funding arrives as the community faces a significant rise in need, with chronic homelessness in the city more than doubling between 2020 and 2023. Additionally, KFL&A Public Health data shows that one in three local households struggled to afford food in 2023, leading the city to declare a food insecurity emergency in January 2025.
To help with the application process, an online information session will be held on April 9, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for interested organizations. A group of local volunteers will review the requests to decide which projects, such as youth services or addiction support, will receive the money.
