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Community Vitality Grant
Funding for collaborative community impact projects
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 350,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports innovative projects that improve quality of life in the London, Middlesex, and nearby First Nations region. It funds collaborative initiatives aligned with Vital Signs priorities such as climate, food security, health, housing, and equity, with requests generally between $50,000 and $350,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Innovative community projects that improve quality of life.
- Projects that create systems change and long-term solutions.
- Collaboration-based initiatives with measurable community impact.
- Arts-based projects with impact beyond the arts sector.
Documents Needed
- Letter of intent.
- Organization profile.
- Full application.
- Work plan.
- Qualified donee financial statements, board list, and governance policy confirmation.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Qualified donees.
- Registered charities.
- Municipal governments.
- Indigenous governing bodies.
- Past recipients applying with a distinct project.
Who is not eligible
- Non-qualified donees applying on their own.
- Community service organizations that do not partner with a qualified donee.
Eligible expenses
- Reasonable and essential project costs.
- Project-related staffing costs.
- Capital expenses directly tied to the project, such as equipment or space renovation.
- Overhead and administrative costs up to 15% of the request.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land acquisition.
- Building purchases.
- New construction.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of London, Ontario
- County of Middlesex, Ontario
- Oneida Nation of the Thames
- Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
- Munsee-Delaware Nation
Selection criteria
- Transformative impact on the current situation.
- Clear accountability and measurable outcomes.
- Meaningful involvement of people affected by the issue.
- Collaboration or strategic partnerships.
- Ability to leverage additional resources or sustain the project.
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit a letter of intent
- Prepare a three-page LOI and organization profile.
- Submit through the online portal by the stated deadline.
- Step 2: Wait for LOI review
- The Grants Committee reviews eligible LOIs.
- Selected organizations are invited to apply.
- Step 3: Submit the full application
- Complete the online application system.
- Upload the required supporting documents.
- Submit by the application deadline.
- Step 4: Attend the meeting stage if invited
- Attend the in-person meeting to discuss the project and answer questions.
- Step 5: Receive the decision
- Applicants are informed of the final decision and next steps.
Processing and Agreement
- The Foundation reviews eligible letters of intent and selects applicants for the next stage.
- Selected applicants submit a full application for committee review.
- Some applicants are invited to an in-person meeting to discuss the project and answer questions.
- The Grants Committee recommends successful applications to the Board of Directors.
- Approved applicants are notified and must sign a Memorandum of Understanding before funding.
Additional information
- Applications are currently closed for the 2025/2026 program.
- The program encourages true partnerships and collaboration.
- Projects should reflect the principle of “nothing about us, without us.”
- Recognition of the Foundation is required in marketing and media materials for funded projects.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Vitality Grant Program
What is the Community Vitality Grant?
This program supports innovative projects that improve quality of life in the London, Middlesex, and nearby First Nations region. It funds collaborative initiatives aligned with Vital Signs priorities such as climate, food security, health, housing, and equity, with requests generally between $50,000 and $350,000.
How much funding can be received?
Community Vitality Grant Funds up to $350,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Vitality Grant program?
To be eligible for the Community Vitality Grant program, you must:
Qualified donee applicant
Aligned with Vital Signs priorities
Benefits the catchment area
What expenses are eligible under Community Vitality Grant?
Innovative community projects that improve quality of life.
Projects that create systems change and long-term solutions.
Collaboration-based initiatives with measurable community impact.
Arts-based projects with impact beyond the arts sector.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Vitality Grant?
You can contact London Community Foundation (LCF).
Where is the Community Vitality Grant available?
The Community Vitality Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Vitality Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Vitality Grant is a Grant and Funding