Grants to watch out for and apply to for 2018!
Posted: January 3, 2018
Categories: GoodFoodBites / Opportunities
Here are some grants to keep your eyes out for in 2018! Note that all information has been taken directly from all websites.
Description
- Proposals are expected to respond to the objectives put forward in the call for proposals for the Insight program.
- These grants support research in it’s initial stages, they enable the development of new research questions, as well as experimentation with new methods, theoretical approaches and/or ideas.
- Funding is available for short-term research development projects up to two years, proposed by individuals or teams.
- These grants foster research in its early stages, but are not intended to support large-scale initiatives. Long-term support for research is offered through SSHRC’s Insight Grants.
Proposed projects may involve, but are not limited to, the following types of research activities:
- case studies;
- pilot initiatives; and
- critical analyses of existing research.
Projects can involve national and international research collaboration, exploring new ways of producing, structuring and mobilizing knowledge within and across disciplines and sectors.
SSHRC welcomes applications involving Aboriginal research, as well as those involving research-creation.
The Insight Development Grant funding opportunity offers funding for two catageories of scholars: emerging scholars and established scholars.
- Emerging scholars: This funding supports high-quality research projects by emerging scholars to develop new research questions and/or approaches. Such projects may build on and further the applicant’s (or team’s) graduate work and/or represent a continuation of their overall research trajectory.
- Established scholars: Funding for established scholars provides support to explore new research questions and/or approaches that are distinct from the applicant’s previous/ongoing research. Research projects should be clearly delimited and in the early stages of the research process. Insight Development Grant funding is not intended to support ongoing research for established scholars.
Multicultural Community Capacity Grant Program
Projects must address at least one of the following priorities:
- civic engagement – facilitate community engagement, social integration and volunteerism to promote inclusion for immigrant and ethno-cultural communities
- social connections – promote social connections and employment networking, including programs that reduce barriers and increase support for vulnerable groups
- education and empowerment – promote intercultural understanding and break down barriers to participation in community life and decision-making
- women’s empowerment – support empowerment by helping women of diverse cultural backgrounds to achieve their full social and economic potential
- capacity building and partnerships – build the capacity of immigrant and multicultural organizations, and promote collaboration between service providers, to better serve newcomer and ethno-cultural communities
Examples of projects include, but are not limited to:
- initiatives that recruit, screen, train and match volunteers with refugee or newcomer families to provide practical and social support
- networking events to connect participants with ethnic and mainstream employers, and with employment training programs in their field of interest or expertise
- cultural and recreational programming, including programming for vulnerable populations such as at-risk children and youth
- parenting support groups for newcomer women with a shared culture and language
- community initiatives, including multi-faith initiatives that promote inter-cultural understanding
The Guidelines to 2018-2019 are here.
Grant amounts:
- Stream 1: Grants between $1,000 and $3,000 are available for unincorporated not-for-profits.
- Stream 2: Grants between $3,000 and $8,000 are available for incorporated not-for-profits.
Who is eligible?
- Stream 1: For grants between $1,000 and $3,000, applications can be made by individuals who represent an unincorporated not-for-profit organization that:
- has activities focused on Ontario’s newcomers and/or ethno-cultural community or communities
- has been in operation in Ontario for at least one year
- Stream 2:For grants between $3,000 and $8,000, applications can be made by incorporated not-for-profit organizations based in Ontario that:
- have a vision, mission or activities focused on Ontario’s newcomers and/or ethno-cultural community or communities
- have been incorporated in Ontario continuously for at least one year
Full eligibility criteria are available in the the 2018-2019 application guidelines.
The Hydro One Grants support community-based events throughout Ontario. This allows them to connect with their customers and communities. Access the online application form and submit a request.
What they look for:
- Support local events that attract a broad audience in the communities they serve. Events should endeavour to build community spirit and bring the community together.
- For the map of the service territories, please click here.
Sponsor Guidelines:
- Community-based events. Preference is given to those events that are organized and executed by not-for-profit community groups and municipalities, provide opportunity for employees to volunteer, are held in communities they serve.
- They sponsor children’s and youth sports teams through the Employee Volunteer Grant Program.
How to apply? See the online application form, complete and submit it.
The FCC AgriSpirit Fund is all about enhancing rural communities. They focus on organizations that are raising money for capital projects (hospitals, medical centres, childcare facilities), where the city or town has less than 150,000 people. Under these qualifications, the city or town may qualify for a donation between $5,000 and $25,000.
In 2017, the total commitment was raised to $1.5 million to honour of the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation, giving rural Canadians even more opportunity to make positive changes in our agriculture-based communities.
For more information, check out FCC AgriSpirit Fund successful past projects.
Applications will re-open March 2018.
Eligible groups include:
- Charities registered with the Canada Revenue Agency
- Non-profit organizations capable of partnering with a municipal body, territorial or provincial government. The municipal body must also agree to receive contributed money and issue a receipt.
- A municipal body (town, city under 150,000 people, rural municipality or First Nations band)
To be eligible, your project must:
- Be located in a rural community with a population of fewer than 150,000
- Recognize FCC’s contribution
- Be completed within two years of receiving funding
- Be a capital project (equipment, building funds)
Rules:
- Only online applications will be evaluated
- Your organization/program isn’t eligible if it’s received support from the FCC AgriSpirit Fund in the past four years
- Preference may be given to organizations that focus on agriculture
- FCC employees and their immediate family members are not eligible for the FCC AgriSpirit Fund
- If your organization is selected, you’ll need to sign a letter of agreement with FCC and show documentation of project completion
Canada Post Community Foundation
The Vision of the Canada Post Community Foundation is to ensure every child in Canada is happy, healthy and part of a community that supports and cares for them. Their mission is to make a positive impact in the lives of children in the communities Canada Post serves by supporting registered charities, local initiatives and community or school programs that benefit children.
- Applications from registered charities, school programs or community organizations are invited for funding of projects consistent with the Foundation’s objective to provide support for initiatives that benefit children.
- In 2016, more than $1.1 million was raised for the Community Foundation for Children in 2016. These funds will be granted in 2017. Over the past five years, the Foundation has allocated in excess of $5 million to over 480 projects.
Funding will not exceed $30,000 per grant and The Canada Post Community Foundation will offer up to three Signature Grants of $50,000 each to support the overall work and mission of national organizations delivering programs or support for children and youth. These Signature Grants would be the largest grants awarded by the Canada Post Community Foundation.
Canada Post provides administrative support for the Foundation and facilitates fundraising activities. The Foundation’s Trust Deed stipulates no more than 8% of funds raised for the Foundation may be used to cover overhead costs, though typically less than 4% of funds raised are used by the Foundation to support its work.
An annual granting process (call for applications, March • deadline for applications, April • GAC decisions/Trustee approval, June/July • decisions communicated to applicants, August) will be used to distribute funds for projects that best meet the Foundation’s vision.
Outside of its Signature Grants, the Foundation will fund projects that support three primary focus areas—community, education and health.
Funding will be allocated to projects that will generate maximum impact, creating lasting change for children and youth (up to the age of 21), in the following areas:
- education programming to help children reach their full potential
- programming supporting healthy children
- building safe, kid-friendly communities
- services for children and youth with special needs and their families
- programs that promote the interest of children and youth
- mental health programs for children and youth
Organizations applying for project funding should either be based in the community or rely significantly on community resources to undertake the activities proposed or to achieve the objectives stated. Projects should involve capacity-building (i.e., the creation or expansion of services, rather than the maintenance of existing services; expansion may include augmentation of a service, addition of a service or inclusion of a new geographic territory). Capacity-building activities could include hiring and/or training staff or covering costs directly related to the delivery of a program (such as mileage, facilities rental, communications activities) or the purchase, construction or addition of new equipment or facilities.
The type of support that projects might provide covers a wide range of services and activities. Some examples (which are not meant to be exhaustive or to limit the generality of the concept) are:
Please check the website for more information.
Halton Region Community Investment Fund (HRCIF)
This fun provides funding to non-profit social service and community health programs that support the health, well-being and safety of Halton residents. There are three categories providing $2,000,000 in annual funding.
2018 Proposal Call Now Open
The HRCIF is now accepting funding applications for Categories One, Two and Three. A total of $870,000 of funding is available. Please check back regularly as updates may be posted to this page throughout the proposal call process.
Category One (one-year grants)
- Deadline for applications: December 1, 2017 at 2 p.m.
- Provides funding to social service and community health programs aligned with HRCIF funding priorities (refer to Guidelines) for short-term, small capital and/or innovative projects
- Grants are for one year and up to $30,000
- Non-profit, charitable and unincorporated community organizations may apply
- To apply, please thoroughly review the Category One Guidelines(PDF file) and complete the Application Form(PDF file) *
Category Two (multi-year grants)
- Deadline for applications: December 8, 2017 at 2 p.m.
- Provides funding to social service and community health programs aligned with HRCIF funding priorities (refer to Guidelines) for up to three years of program funding.
- Applicants must be a registered charity to apply.
- To apply, please thoroughly review the Category Two Guidelines(PDF file) and complete the Application Form(PDF file) *
Category Three (food security grants)
- Deadline for applications: November 24, 2017 at 2 p.m.
- Provides funding to programs that enhance food security.
- Proposals that demonstrate a collaborative or innovative approach will be given priority.
- Non-profit and/or charitable organizations may apply.
- To apply, please thoroughly review the Category Three Guidelines(PDF file) and complete the Application Form(PDF file) *
* To access all the features of the interactive application please use Adobe Acrobat(external link).
The 2018 grant deadlines are the following dates: Monday, March 19, 2018 @ noon, Monday, August 13, 2018 @ noon
Online 2018 Mini Grant Application Final Report – all must complete
- Addressing the issues/indicators in the Living in Niagara Report 2014, or,
- Assisting with the development and implementation of tools and resources that would contribute to an organization’s success; including professional and organizational development and training