Grant and Funding Programs Offered by The Roland Gossage Foundation (RGF)

The Roland Gossage Foundation is a veteran-founded charitable foundation based in Ontario that provides financial support to Canadian Armed Forces veterans, reservists and their families. Rather than operating as a traditional school, the foundation builds partnerships with established training and arts organizations and then covers the direct costs of participation for eligible candidates. Its portfolio includes technology upskilling, professional certification pathways, and arts and film initiatives that help veterans transition into new careers and creative practices.

A flagship initiative, Soldiers in Tech, offers short courses and intensive bootcamps in areas such as cybersecurity, web development, data, networking and cloud technologies. Training is delivered through partners like WatSPEED at the University of Waterloo, ComIT and other providers, while the foundation funds tuition and program fees so that participants can access reskilling valued at up to several thousand dollars at no cost. Eligibility criteria focus on veterans, reservists, and spouses residing in Ontario, and applications are handled through a central online form.

Beyond technology, the foundation supports creative and cultural projects that connect military and civilian communities. Soldiers in the Arts and related initiatives such as the MiCiv Project provide workshops, mentorship and production opportunities with professional artists. These programs emphasize collaborative creation, mental health benefits of artistic practice, and public performances that share authentic veteran stories. The foundation’s financial backing ensures free or pay-what-you-can access for veterans and their families, reducing barriers to participation.

The Roland Gossage Foundation works closely with Employment Ontario, the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and cultural partners such as theatres, arts centres and other donors. A strategic realignment of Soldiers in Tech under Ontario’s Skills Development Fund underscores its commitment to sustainable growth, program quality and alignment with provincial workforce needs. While detailed governance documents are not presented on the site, messaging highlights transparency, strong partnerships and outcome-focused programming, positioning the foundation as a key philanthropic bridge between public funding streams, training providers and the Canadian veteran community.