Grant and Funding Programs Offered by The Sun and Truth Foundation

The Sun and Truth Foundation is a philanthropic organization serving the Greater Montreal Area with a dual focus on nurturing nature and empowering people. Its work is structured around three core pillars: health, wellness and mindfulness; community development; and nature and sustainability. The foundation partners with charities, non-profits, schools and community centres to enhance existing programs and, when needed, co-create new initiatives that respond to local needs.

Beyond running its own activities such as charity races, educational workshops and urban rewilding projects, the foundation provides direct financial support to external organizations. Through the Sun and Truth Foundation Grant, it offers substantial one-time funding to help mid-sized organizations launch new projects, expand proven initiatives or stabilize core operations that deliver measurable community impact.

The flagship Sun and Truth Foundation Grant is valued at $50,000 per recipient and is aimed at registered charities and non-profit organizations operating in the Greater Montreal Area. Eligible applicants must align strongly with at least one of the foundation’s three pillars and demonstrate at least one year of active programming. Funding can be requested for new initiatives, expansion of existing programs or operational support to maintain essential services.

The foundation explicitly prioritizes initiatives that improve physical and mental well-being, strengthen neighbourhood resilience, increase access to nature, and enhance biodiversity through urban greening and rewilding. Past and current projects highlighted on the site include youth financial literacy and STEM workshops, community playground and garden construction, support for maternity and health services abroad, and environmental education activities delivered with local partners.

The Sun and Truth Foundation emphasizes a community-centred approach based on listening, learning and collaboration. It seeks projects that are sustainable, scalable and rooted in local knowledge, and it encourages partners to articulate clear plans for how grant funds will be used and what outcomes are expected. Grants may be disbursed in phases tied to project progress, reinforcing accountability and impact tracking.

The foundation runs its grant in cycles. When a call is open, organizations begin by completing an online eligibility quiz. Applications are collected via a Typeform-based form, and the team offers a plain-text list of questions on request so applicants can prepare responses offline. The website communicates when cycles are closed and notes that successful grantees will be contacted directly, with updates on future rounds posted later in the year.

Through this combination of program delivery and targeted financial support, the Sun and Truth Foundation plays an active role in bolstering community organizations that advance health, equity and environmental stewardship across Greater Montreal and beyond.