How does the Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund work? Join us at an information session to find out

Edit: The previous version of this news release had September 11 as a Tuesday, it's been updated to Wednesday.

The 2025 application deadline is October 25, 2024.

 “The Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund is designed to aid non-profit community-based organizations with funding of projects that will improve the quality of life for our residents. Your project, for example, can be as small as a drinking fountain at your local park or as big as a new heating and cooling system for your building. If you think you might qualify for a grant, please feel free to contact us for further information,” said Peter Blenkin, Lindsay C.H.E.S.T. Committee Chair.

What is a Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund?

The Legacy Community Hydro Electric Systems Transfer (C.H.E.S.T.) Funds are former hydro electric commissions that are used to benefit the ratepayers of the geographic area which it served. The fund provides financial assistance to non-profit, community-based organizations that provide programs, projects, services, or activities that enhance the equality of life for Lindsay residents in the areas of health, arts, culture, leisure, heritage, education and the environment.

Examples of past Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund recipients

In 2024 grants included a new agency vehicle for the Kawartha Lakes Humane Society, installation of a solar panel system at A Place Called Home, facility renovation of Lindsay Little Theater, support for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program and the Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives, as well as purchase of percussion instruments for Kawartha Lakes Concert Band and the installation of accessible walkways at the United Way Edward Binney Community Garden.

Previous awards contributed to the splash pad and ropes course at the Boys and Girls Club, supported the Edwin Binney United Way Community Garden, and assisted other local organizations such as the Royal Canadian Legion, Kawartha Lakes Food Source, Flato Academy Theatre, Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives, Kawartha Art Gallery, John Howard Society, Lindsay Lynx Girls Hockey Association, Women’s Resources, Kawartha Cycling, and many more!

Interested attendees are asked to RSVP to the Executive Assistant to the Director of Community Services, LeAnn Donnelly (ldonnelly@kawarthalakes.ca). Please note that the Lindsay library branch is undergoing renovations until September 14, entrance instructions will be provided to those that RSVP to the event.

Please visit the Grants and Funding page on our website and look for the Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund tab to learn more about the program.

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