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Bickle-Wilder Foundation Grants
Funding for education, health care, and youth support
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montreal, Toronto, Montréal, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports Canadian registered charities through funding for education, health care, and youth-at-risk. It focuses on schools, universities, hospital foundations, social service charities, and food banks, with applications reviewed twice a year.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Montreal, Toronto
- Montréal
- Ontario, Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Education initiatives.
- Health care initiatives.
- Youth-at-risk programs.
- Social service programs for youth, including mentoring, tutoring, shelter, addiction support, and after-school recreation.
- Support for food banks.
Documents Needed
- Full financial statements.
- Audited financial statements for charities with over $250,000 in revenue.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian registered charities.
- Schools, universities, and hospital foundations.
- Youth-at-risk programs and social service charities.
- Food banks.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals.
- Organizations seeking funding for research projects, conferences, or seminars.
- Applicants requesting deficit financing or emergency funds.
- Individuals seeking awards, fellowships, or scholarships.
Eligible expenses
- Capital campaign-related support for schools, universities, and hospital foundations.
- Programs and services for youth-at-risk charities, such as mentoring, tutoring, shelter, addiction support, and after-school recreation.
- Support for food banks.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Research projects for individuals.
- Conferences and seminars.
- Deficit financing or emergency funds.
- Awards, fellowships, and scholarships for individuals.
Eligible geographic areas
- Toronto
- Montreal
Selection criteria
- Strong and trusted leadership.
- Track record of results.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the proposal form
- Fill out the Bickle-Wilder Foundation Grant Proposal Form online.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting documents
- Include the required financial statements with the application.
- Use audited statements if revenues are over $250,000.
- Step 3: Submit by deadline
- Send the application by March 31 or September 30.
- Step 4: Keep a copy for your records
- Save a copy of your answers on your own device.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the foundation with input from Charity Intelligence.
- Charity Intelligence analysts may contact applicants for more information.
- The foundation makes decisions at its twice-yearly meetings.
Additional information
- The foundation meets twice a year.
- Application deadlines are March 31 and September 30.
- Applicants are advised to save a copy of their answers.
- Charity Intelligence may review applications and contact applicants for more information.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Bickle-Wilder Foundation Grants Program
What is the Bickle-Wilder Foundation Grants?
This program supports Canadian registered charities through funding for education, health care, and youth-at-risk. It focuses on schools, universities, hospital foundations, social service charities, and food banks, with applications reviewed twice a year.
Who is eligible for the Bickle-Wilder Foundation Grants program?
To be eligible for the Bickle-Wilder Foundation Grants program, you must:
Canadian registered charities only
Project aligned with funding interests
Strong leadership and track record
What expenses are eligible under Bickle-Wilder Foundation Grants?
Education initiatives.
Health care initiatives.
Youth-at-risk programs.
Social service programs for youth, including mentoring, tutoring, shelter, addiction support, and after-school recreation.
Support for food banks.
Who can I contact for more information about the Bickle-Wilder Foundation Grants?
You can contact The Bickle-Wilder Foundation (BWF) by email at info@bicklewilder.ca.
Where is the Bickle-Wilder Foundation Grants available?
The Bickle-Wilder Foundation Grants program is available Montréal, Ontario, Quebec.
Is the Bickle-Wilder Foundation Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Bickle-Wilder Foundation Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Bickle-Wilder Foundation Grants?
Bickle-Wilder Foundation Grants is funded by The Bickle-Wilder Foundation (BWF)