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ETFO Humanity Fund
Charitable donations for education and relief
Last Update: June 18, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 30,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The ETFO Humanity Fund provides charitable donations to registered Canadian charities. It supports education, literacy, teacher development, disaster relief, and basic needs for children in Canada and abroad.
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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
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Emergency and Relief
- Income Support and Maintenance
- International Activities
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Advancing elementary education for children.
- Supporting schools for children in developing nations.
- Supporting teacher development and education in developing nations.
- Developing and supporting literacy.
- Providing disaster or emergency relief, food, and basic supplies for children in need.
Documents Needed
- ETFO Humanity Fund Application form
- Supplementary material, if requested
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered Canadian charities
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not registered Canadian charities
Eligible expenses
- Not specified; this program provides charitable donations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Developing nations
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Humanity Fund Board.
- The board usually meets twice a year to consider applications.
- Funding decisions are made after review by the board.
Additional information
- The fund usually reviews applications twice a year.
- It was established in 2003.
- The program supports children and teachers worldwide.
- Applicants should use the ETFO Humanity Fund Application form.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the ETFO Humanity Fund Program
What is the ETFO Humanity Fund?
The ETFO Humanity Fund provides charitable donations to registered Canadian charities. It supports education, literacy, teacher development, disaster relief, and basic needs for children in Canada and abroad.
How much funding can be received?
ETFO Humanity Fund Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the ETFO Humanity Fund program?
To be eligible for the ETFO Humanity Fund program, you must:
Registered Canadian charity
Application form required
What expenses are eligible under ETFO Humanity Fund?
Advancing elementary education for children.
Supporting schools for children in developing nations.
Supporting teacher development and education in developing nations.
Developing and supporting literacy.
Providing disaster or emergency relief, food, and basic supplies for children in need.
Who can I contact for more information about the ETFO Humanity Fund?
You can contact Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario Humanity Fund by email at izorde@etfo.org.
Where is the ETFO Humanity Fund available?
The ETFO Humanity Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the ETFO Humanity Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ETFO Humanity Fund is a Grant and Funding