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Emergency Community Support Fund
Funding for COVID-19 community support projects
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 5, 2020
- Closing date : October 30, 2020
Location
Canada
Overview
This fund supports community organizations serving vulnerable Canadians affected by COVID-19. It provides funding for short-term community projects and services, with grants of up to $75,000 or up to $200,000 for the National/Provincial Stream.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : October 5, 2020
- Closing date : October 30, 2020
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Employment and Training
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community projects supporting vulnerable populations affected by COVID-19
- Social inclusion and well-being initiatives
- Mental health, food support, and service-access projects
- Short-term programs delivered by charities and non-profit organizations
Documents Needed
- Project budget
- CRA charitable registration number, if applicable
- CRA qualified donee web link, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Other CRA qualified donees
- Non-profit organizations applying through a qualified donee partner
- National and provincial organizations with the appropriate stream
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- The Government of Canada
- Provincial and territorial governments
- The Crown
- The United Nations
Eligible expenses
- Wages and employment-related costs
- Professional fees and administrative costs
- Materials, supplies, printing, communication, travel, utilities, insurance, and premises rental
- Equipment lease, purchase, and maintenance
- Data collection, monitoring, reporting, and knowledge development
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchase of land or buildings
- Costs incurred before April 1, 2020
- Costs incurred after March 31, 2021
- Costs covered by another funding source
- Projects focused on fundraising, general operations, or profit-making
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Nakusp and Area, including Trout Lake, Nakusp, Edgewood, and Summit Lake
Selection criteria
- Clear response to a COVID-19-related social inclusion or well-being need.
- Direct service to one or more vulnerable groups.
- Alignment with the principle of involving the served community in decision-making and delivery.
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose the right funding partner
- Check whether to apply through a local community foundation, Community Foundations of Canada, United Way Centraide Canada, or the Canadian Red Cross.
- Confirm that the selected partner serves the project location.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the application in the Survey Monkey Apply portal.
- Prepare the project budget and supporting details on the populations served and expected impact.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Upload or complete the application through the portal.
- Submit before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the selected partner or local community foundation.
- Applications may be re-routed if sent to the wrong community foundation.
- Applicants are notified of the decision after review.
- Applications to the National/Provincial Stream are highly competitive.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Emergency Community Support Fund Program
What is the Emergency Community Support Fund?
This fund supports community organizations serving vulnerable Canadians affected by COVID-19. It provides funding for short-term community projects and services, with grants of up to $75,000 or up to $200,000 for the National/Provincial Stream.
How much funding can be received?
Emergency Community Support Fund Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 30, 2020.
Who is eligible for the Emergency Community Support Fund program?
To be eligible for the Emergency Community Support Fund program, you must:
Serve vulnerable populations
Address COVID-19 needs
Short-term community project
What expenses are eligible under Emergency Community Support Fund?
Community projects supporting vulnerable populations affected by COVID-19
Social inclusion and well-being initiatives
Mental health, food support, and service-access projects
Short-term programs delivered by charities and non-profit organizations
Who can I contact for more information about the Emergency Community Support Fund?
You can contact Nakusp and Area Community Foundation (NACF) by email at covid19@communityfoundations.ca.
Where is the Emergency Community Support Fund available?
The Emergency Community Support Fund program is available across Canada.