Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play

• The organization must serve communities in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• The project must take place in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• The project must support the program’s objectives to increase outdoor play for children.
• The project’s primary focus must be on children ages 0–14.

Who is eligible?

• Organizations serving communities in Newfoundland and Labrador

Eligible expenses

• Quality outdoor spaces and materials that support play (e.g., small loose parts, tools, storage for equipment)

Eligible geographic areas

• Newfoundland and Labrador

• Step 1: Prepare letter of interest
  • Describe your organization’s experience with free play.
  • Outline ideas for new outdoor play initiatives.
  • Confirm willingness to participate in the cohort.
• Step 2: Submit letter of interest
  • Submit the LOI to the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador by the program deadline.
• Step 3: Await cohort decision
  • Monitor for notification of acceptance into the participatory granting cohort by March 11.

• Applications are reviewed to determine which applicants will be accepted into the participatory granting cohort.
• Applicants accepted into the cohort will be notified by March 11.

• Primary focus is on children ages 0–14, while participation by other age groups is welcome if the main purpose remains increasing outdoor play for children.
• At least $281,500 will be available for allocation across supported projects.
• Applicants accepted into the participatory granting cohort will be notified by March 11.