AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation Grants

Who is eligible?

• Registered charities in Canada.

Who is not eligible

• Individuals.
• Political organizations.
• Advocacy initiatives.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Individuals.
• Sabbatical leaves or student exchanges.
• Operating or capital deficits, ongoing operational costs, and retroactive expenses.
• Endowment campaigns and multi-year commitments.
• Activities serving primarily religious membership or purposes, political organizations, or advocacy initiatives.

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada

• First-time applicants may receive priority depending on available resources.
• The board considers the social and economic barriers facing the individuals served by the organization.
• The applicant’s history is reviewed.
• Applications are assessed on merit and available funds.

• Submit the request through the online submission form.
• Complete all application materials online.

• Qualified applications are reviewed on merit and in light of the funds available for distribution.
• The applicant is notified of the application status by email once a decision is made.
• Approved grants are sent by cheque to the organization.
• Recipients may be asked to provide a brief report at the completion of the project.
• The foundation may request proof of performance to confirm that funds were used as approved.

• There are two funding cycles per year: spring and fall.
• Deadlines are February 15 and September 15; if a deadline falls on a weekend or Canadian civic holiday, it moves to the next business day.
• Applications are assessed on merit and according to available funds.
• Multiple applications from the same organization will not be considered within the same granting stream.