C.H.E.S.T. Fund grants create opportunities

Editorial

The Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund has been an ongoing gift to the town.

The funds stem from former hydro electric commissions and are used to benefit citizens of the geographic area they serve. It offers financial assistance to non-profit, community-based organizations providing programs, projects, services, or activities that improve the quality of life for Lindsay residents in health, arts, culture, leisure, heritage, education, and the environment.

The committee will hold an information night on Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 5-7 p.m. at Carnegie Hall meeting room in the Lindsay library branch. Committee members will answer questions and provide information to those interested in applying for 2025 grants through the Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund. The application deadline for 2025 is Oct. 25, 2024.

“The Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund is designed to help non-profit community-based organizations fund projects that enhance the quality of life for our residents. Your project could range from a drinking fountain at your local park to a new heating and cooling system for your building. If you think you might qualify for a grant, please contact us for more information,” said Peter Blenkin, Lindsay C.H.E.S.T. committee chair in a recent media release.

There are many examples of past recipients with worthy causes, such as a new vehicle for the Kawartha Lakes Humane Society, installation of a solar panel system at A Place Called Home, and renovation of the Lindsay Little Theatre facility, among many others.

This is a great opportunity for community groups and individuals to make the case for their own worthy causes. Interested attendees should RSVP to LeAnn Donnelly at .

Visit the grants and funding page on the city’s website and look for the Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund tab to learn more about the program.
This is an opportunity for worthy groups to benefit from a program that has long been giving back to the Lindsay community.