Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation (ESCF)
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
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.
Content last updated: March 14, 2026
List of grants and funding offered by Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation (ESCF)
6 opportunities available
Eligible Funding
- From $200 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Dutton Dunwich-West Elgin Community Grants
Support for local charitable community initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Great-EST Needs Grants
Support for community priority needs initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
2001 London Alliance Canada Summer Games Fund
Support amateur sport initiatives promoting physical health
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects