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Media Release - Town to Launch Community Initiatives Fund in Fall 2025

July 15, 2025

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – The Town of Greater Napanee will launch its Community Initiatives Fund (CIF) in September 2025.

The new fund replaces the Atura Power Community Development Fund, which will continue to accept applications until August 25. The new fund will provide up to $15,000 per year for projects and events that benefit the community and are supported through community benefit contributions from Atura Power.

The CIF will increase in the coming years as more power-related infrastructure projects are completed. The remaining funds, formerly directed to the Atura Power Community Development Fund, approximately $75,000, will be directed to municipal projects that benefit the entire community, as well as a reserve that extends the life of available funding.

“In these challenging economic times, Town Council believes it is important to find ways to continue to invest in community infrastructure without solely relying on taxpayers,” said Mayor Terry Richardson. “We believe this change will allow us to continue to provide opportunities for community groups to apply for funding while ensuring broader community projects can proceed in a timely manner.”

The Community Initiatives Fund will have two intake periods a year, Fall and Spring, and will begin accepting applications in September of 2025. A new advisory committee will review applications and make funding recommendations to Town Council.

All projects will need to serve the needs of the Greater Napanee community and adhere to funding requirements in line with Atura Power’s community benefit criteria, including:

  • Community safety and security
  • Health and well-being
  • Environment and sustainability
  • Recreation
  • Housing
  • Arts, culture, and heritage

The Town will operate the Community Initiatives Fund in compliance with its Community Initiatives Fund Policy

 

Media Contact: 

Kylie Huffman  

Community Engagement & Communications Coordinator  

Town of Greater Napanee 

T: 613-776-1116 

E: khuffman@greaternapanee.com  

 

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