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Communications and Information Dissemination (Gwenyth Bailey Simpson) Award
Funding for public nutrition and consumer information projects
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- Funding available
- $ 2,000
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This award provides up to $2,000 annually to support public information projects on food, general nutrition, or consumer information. It supports projects in Canada that use current media and involve a home economist or related professional.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $2,000
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Other Education, Social Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
- Target groups
- General public
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- National
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals or organizations in Canada.
- Projects involving a home economist or related professional.
Eligible expenses
- Project costs related to public information dissemination.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Activities funded
- Projects that disseminate information to the public on food, nutrition, or consumer information.
- Use of current media for public information outreach.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill out the General Grant Application Form.
- Step 2: Submit by email
- Email the completed form as an attachment to Ruth McDonald.
Documents Needed
- General Grant Application Form
- Project report
- Original receipts
Selection criteria
- Projects related to food, general nutrition, or consumer information.
- Projects that involve a home economist or related professional.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the committee after submission.
- A deadline extension may be considered.
- A report and original receipts are required at project completion.
- Unused funds must be returned.
Additional information
- Projects must involve a home economist or a related professional.
- A project report and original receipts are required at completion.
- Unused funds must be returned after the project.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Communications and Information Dissemination (Gwenyth Bailey Simpson) Award Program
What is the Communications and Information Dissemination (Gwenyth Bailey Simpson) Award?
This award provides up to $2,000 annually to support public information projects on food, general nutrition, or consumer information. It supports projects in Canada that use current media and involve a home economist or related professional.
How much funding can be received?
Communications and Information Dissemination (Gwenyth Bailey Simpson) Award Funds up to $2,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Communications and Information Dissemination (Gwenyth Bailey Simpson) Award program?
To be eligible for the Communications and Information Dissemination (Gwenyth Bailey Simpson) Award program, you must:
Project must be based in Canada.
Public information on food or nutrition.
Home economist or related professional involved.
What expenses are eligible under Communications and Information Dissemination (Gwenyth Bailey Simpson) Award?
Project costs related to public information dissemination.
Who can I contact for more information about the Communications and Information Dissemination (Gwenyth Bailey Simpson) Award?
You can contact Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF) by email at ruth.mcdonald280@gmail.com.
Where is the Communications and Information Dissemination (Gwenyth Bailey Simpson) Award available?
The Communications and Information Dissemination (Gwenyth Bailey Simpson) Award program is available the province of Ontario.