Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Committee invites you to learn more about the fund

Kawartha Lakes – The Lindsay Legacy Community Hydro Electric Systems Transfer (C.H.E.S.T.) Fund Committee is hosting an information night for the community.

Members of the committee will be available to answer questions and provide information to people interested in applying for 2027 grants through the Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund. The 2027 application deadline is October 30, 2026.

Information Night Details

• Date: Wednesday September 9, 2026
• Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
• Location: Kawartha Lakes Library – Lindsay Branch, 190 Kent Street West, Lindsay

Please note that applications will only be accepted online through the City's Grants and Funding page.

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

Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Funds were established from former hydro-electric commissions. The funds support communities in the geographic areas previously served by these commissions.

The Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund provides financial support to non-profit, community-based organizations for programs, projects, services and activities that improve quality of life for Lindsay residents. Funding supports areas such as health, arts, culture, leisure, heritage, education and the environment.

Past Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund recipients

The Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund has supported a wide range of local organizations, including:

• A Place Called Home
• John Howard Society
• Kawartha Art Gallery
• Kawartha Cycling
• Kawartha Lakes Food Source
• Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives
• Lindsay Curling Club
• Lindsay Lynx Girls Hockey Association
• Women's Resources

Past funding has also supported community projects such as the splash pad and ropes course at BGC Kawarthas and the Edwin Binney United Way Community Garden.

Interested attendees are asked to RSVP to the Executive Assistant to the Director of Community Services by email to LDonnelly@kawarthalakes.ca

To learn more about the program, including applicant and project eligibility, visit www.kawarthalakes.ca/chestfunds