The Municipality of North Grenville is dedicated to strengthening its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and is embarking on a process of engaging with the diverse communities of North Grenville to gather their input and feedback in order to guide the development of an equity, diversity and inclusion strategy that is aligned with the 10-year Community Strategic Plan.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion is defined as the ability to embrace and celebrate difference among our population in ways that provide equity of opportunity and that contribute to inclusive and safe community spaces.
The EDI Fund has been created to support individuals and organizations dedicated to advancing EDI principles in North Grenville.
Application Process
The 2024 application process has opened. Please first review the EDI Fund policy here.
Interested and eligible applicants can fill in and submit an application (click button below) or pick up a paper copy at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, 285 CR44, Kemptville.
An annual $15,000 has been allocated to the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Fund.
Eligible projects must take place in North Grenville and must align with the EDI Fund’s objectives.
For questions or inquiries please contact
EDI Advisory Committee
Hard copies of the application form can also be picked up from the Municipal Office (285 CR44, Kemptville) and the North Grenville Public Library Main Branch (1 Water Street, Kemptville).
Applications must be submitted online or send/drop off hard copy to the Municipal Clerk, North Grenville Municipal Office, PO Box 130, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville K0G 1J0.
Who's listening
Timeline
Initial stakeholder outreach
June 2022 – January 2023
June 2022 – January 2023
Community Engagement Session
March 1, 2023
Community Survey
February 15 - April 14
February 15 - April 14
Draft Framework
March 2023
Present Framework to Community for Review
April 2023
April 2023
Present Framework to Council
May 2023
Committee to review draft framework
2024
2024
