Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
- Open Date : February 15, 2026
- Closing date : October 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation (ESCF)
The Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation (ESCF) is a charitable organization that improves community life by connecting donors with causes matching their philanthropic goals. Based in St. Thomas, Ontario, ESCF administers multiple grant programs including the Great-EST Needs Fund, community funds for specific regions, scholarship funds, and agency funds. The foundation supports local charities and projects in Elgin County and St. Thomas, focusing on areas such as youth mental health, addiction, food insecurity, housing, and community development. View Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation (ESCF)'s website for more information.
Featured grants at a glance
7 programs available
- Grant and FundingClosed
2001 London Alliance Canada Summer Games Fund
Support amateur sport initiatives promoting physical healthEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
2026 Great-EST Needs Fund Granting
Funding for community needs projects in Elgin-St.ThomasEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Dutton Dunwich-West Elgin Community Grants
Annual support for local charitable initiativesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Canada - Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada - Eligible Funding
- From $200 to $1,000
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Canada
About Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation (ESCF)
What is the mission of Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation (ESCF)?
To be the bridge between local donors and the needs of our communities, inspiring and fostering charitable giving to turn love of community into action and vision into legacies.
What type of organization is Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation (ESCF)?
Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation (ESCF) is a Foundation.
What is Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation (ESCF)'s official website?
Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation (ESCF)'s official website is https://www.escf.ca/.
What else should I know about Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation (ESCF)?
Rôle de la Fondation communautaire Elgin-St. Thomas dans l'écosystème du financement
En tant que membre de Community Foundations of Canada, la Fondation communautaire Elgin-St. Thomas sert de pont entre les donateurs locaux et les besoins des communautés d'Elgin County et de St. Thomas. L'organisation crée des fonds de dotation avec les contributions des donateurs, génère des revenus annuels pour les subventions aux organismes de bienfaisance locaux.
Programmes de subvention disponibles
- Great-EST Needs Fund - Subventions pour les besoins prioritaires de la communauté : santé mentale des jeunes (14-29 ans), dépendance et abus de substances, insécurité alimentaire et pauvreté
- Fonds communautaires - Dutton Dunwich-West Elgin Community Fund, Southwold Community Fund
- Fonds spécialisés - McGregor Morris Fund (arts), Evans Tree Fund (environnement/arboriculture), 2001 London Alliance Summer Games (sports amateurs)
- 100 People Who Care - Événement de collecte de fonds collectif
- Fonds de bourses d'études - Support aux étudiants locaux
Processus de demande
Les demandes de subvention peuvent être soumises en ligne via le portail Grant Interface. La période de subvention de printemps s'étend du 15 février au 31 mars. Le Evans Tree Fund accepte les demandes jusqu'au 31 octobre.
Transparence et impact
La fondation publie des statistiques d'impact annuelles et des histoires de bénéficiaires démontrant des décennies de soutien communautaire.