Learn about the Foundation and apply for a grant
Apply for a grant
Registered charities, school programs and local community initiatives are encouraged to apply.
- Eligibility criteria
- Required documents
- Important deadlines
Foundation trustees
Meet the people that review applications and decide on recipients.
- Learn about our Community Foundation trustees
- Read individual biographies
- Find out how they award grants
Past grant recipients
Find out which community organizations and companies have been granted funds.
- View all past Community Foundation grant recipients
- Search by year and region
How grant funds are accumulated
Funds for Community Foundation grants come from annual in-store campaigns, sales from a special fundraising stamp, Canada Post employee donation support and public support.
Review financial statementsThe Foundation offers 3 different types of grants
Grants for community-based support projects
Most of the grants we award fall into this category. Eligible projects should increase the capacity of an organization and create or expand services, rather than maintaining existing services. For example, purchasing new equipment or launching new programs.
Project grants are available for projects valued at up to $25,000 each.
Signature Grant
The Signature Grant is meant to contribute to the overall work and mission of national organizations that deliver programs or support to Canadian children and youth.
Up to three (3) Signature Grants of $50,000 each can be awarded each year.
Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant
The Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant is available to Indigenous regional or local organizations offering programming anchored in the principles of Indigenous truth and reconciliation that supports Indigenous children and youth across the country.
One (1) Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant of $50,000 can be awarded each year.
Children’s projects the Foundation supports
Community
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