Grant and Funding Programs Offered by University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF)

University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF) is the dedicated fundraising and funding partner for Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) and Providence Care, which together serve a region of more than 500,000 people across southeastern Ontario. The foundation mobilizes individual donors, community groups, businesses and other charities to generate philanthropic revenue, then channels these resources to priority needs across the two health-care organizations.

Through annual and multi‑year campaigns, community events and planned giving, UHKF helps finance state‑of‑the‑art medical equipment, specialized patient care items, infrastructure upgrades and program innovation. Examples highlighted on the site include support for Kingston’s first PET‑CT scanner, a portable MRI for intensive care, and the opening of Providence Care’s AB Smith Homestead House hospice residence. The foundation also funds staff education in areas such as essential approaches to palliative care, along with research initiatives in cardiovascular and cancer care.

UHKF’s funding ultimately benefits patients, families and communities who rely on advanced services such as heart and brain surgery, radiation, stem cell treatments, life support and complex rehabilitation in Kingston. By investing in both acute care and long‑term or community‑based services, the foundation strengthens the entire continuum of care, from hospital to home. Its impact pages and giving reports summarize yearly achievements, such as the number of donors, community events, pieces of equipment purchased and special donor recognition through honours like the Honour Your Caregiver program.

The foundation demonstrates strong financial stewardship by publishing detailed audited financial statements, quarterly foundation reports and annual giving reports dating back many years. These documents describe how funds are raised and allocated, and UHKF links directly to its registered Canadian charity information return (T3010) on the Canada Revenue Agency website. This transparency reassures donors that net fundraising revenue is managed prudently and directed to vital health‑care needs and future enhancements at KHSC and Providence Care.

Beyond direct financial support, UHKF cultivates a culture of philanthropy and volunteerism through donor groups, third‑party events and an annual volunteer awards program. The Ian Wilson Award, Davies Award for Philanthropic Leadership and Sister Dorothy Fournier Award for Volunteerism recognize individuals and organizations whose fundraising, advocacy and service significantly advance health care in the region. Webinars, educational events and planned giving sessions further engage community members in long‑term charitable planning that can sustain health‑care innovation for years to come.