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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.

7 programs
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Evans Tree Grants

    Supports local tree planting initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 15, 2026 · Closing date : October 31, 2026
    St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
  • Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation (ESCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Great-EST Needs Grants

    Support for priority community needs in Elgin County
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation (ESCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    McGregor Morris Fund

    Supports public art purchases in Elgin County
    Eligible Funding
    From $200 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    St. Thomas, Ontario, 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.