The funds are being provided through the Community Infrastructure Fund and $14 million dollars will be distributed across the Region’s 11 Municipalities. The amount represents a more than double the funding received last year.
Pettapiece says that when it comes to local priorities, local municipalities know best.
| Municipality | 2021 Grant | 2022 Grant |
| County of Wellington | $1,863,466 | $3,759,468 |
| City of Stratford | $1,090,577 | $2,355,825 |
| County of Perth | $495,565 | $973,022 |
| Municipality of West Perth | $564,484 | $1,103,041 |
| Town of Minto | $506,543 | $994,250 |
| Town of North Perth | $410,334 | $934,703 |
| Town of St. Marys | $279,338 | $658,582 |
| Township of Mapleton | $399,840 | $862,237 |
| Township of Perth East | $201,072 | $425,403 |
| Township of Perth South | $146,262 | $322,094 |
| Township of Wellington North | $1,030,120 | $1,903,374 |
| Total | $6,987,601 | $14,291,999 |