Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Ingersoll Community Foundation (ICF)

The Ingersoll Community Foundation serves as a vital local funding organization in Oxford County, Ontario. As a private charitable foundation established in 1991, it connects generous donors with community causes that matter to Ingersoll residents. The Foundation operates as an endowment-based organization, receiving support through donations, bequests, and planned gifts to build lasting resources for community support.

The Foundation funds a diverse range of community needs including health care, education, arts and culture, environment, youth programs, and social services. Its main funding programs include Community Grants for local projects, Scholarship Opportunities through the FEATS (Future Educational Assistance for Tomorrow's Scholars) program, and special matching grants such as the John Masters IDCI Alumni Partnership Grant.

Since its founding, the Foundation has granted hundreds of thousands of dollars to strengthen the Ingersoll community. Early recipients included the Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre, Kiwanis Club of Ingersoll, Rotary Club of Ingersoll, PlayRight Playgrounds, Ingersoll & District Inter-Church, and various social service organizations. The Foundation continues to expand its reach and resources to serve as a lasting source of community support.

The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees composed of community leaders including Dr. Stephen Tait, Ian Robertson, Diana Alves, Dr. Cody Groat, Brad Hammond, Adam Funnell, and Drew Williamson. The organization honors its founding members, particularly J.C. Herbert, whose leadership was instrumental in establishing the Foundation's vision.