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Family Finance (Dr. Edith Rowles Simpson) Award - Canada
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Source verified July 23, 2026

Family Finance (Dr. Edith Rowles Simpson) Award

Support for family finance professional development
Offered by
Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF)
Official source: chef-fcef.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: September 23, 2026
Latest change: The terms for projects now say capital asset items will not be funded, with computers, recording devices, and sewing machines named as examples.
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Capital asset funding rules updated
The Terms of Reference for All Projects now state that capital asset items will not be funded. Computers, recording devices, and sewing machines are named as examples, while some software may still be considered at the Board’s discretion. The revised text also confirms that the Board may review capital asset requests and that funding decisions remain discretionary for annual applications.
Funding available
$ 4,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Canadian or permanent resident home economists

See full eligibility

Overview

The Family Finance (Dr. Edith Rowles Simpson) Award supports professional updating in family finance. It funds individual and group initiatives that help improve services and programs for families, with individual awards up to $4,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop team skills
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
  • Youth (<40)

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • Professional updating in family finance
  • Continuing education for individuals and groups
  • Workshops, forums, conferences, and training events
  • Resource development and learning activities related to family financial services

Documents Needed

  • Completed General Application Form

Official resources

Official page

Family Finance

Program guide

HOW to Apply

Terms of Reference for All Projects

Application form

Application FORM

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Canadian or permanent resident home economists
  • Professional associations and related professional groups
  • Non-profit credit counselling groups
  • Groups of professional home economists

Eligible expenses

  • Food items used for educational, program, or research purposes.
  • Mileage or air fare for a guest speaker, requested by the group bringing in the speaker.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • School-based activities that would normally be funded by a school.
  • Food related to hospitality, such as breaks or meals at conferences or seminars.
  • Capital asset items, including computers, recording devices, and sewing machines.
  • Personal travel to conferences, workshops, or other professional development.
  • Student research under any other awards or fund.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Selection criteria

  • Applicant background and experience
  • Likelihood that the project will produce services or programs that directly benefit families

How to apply

  • Step 1: Complete the General Application Form
    • Fill out the application form.
  • Step 2: Submit by email
    • Send the completed form as an email attachment to grants@chef-fcef.ca.
  • Step 3: Meet the deadline
    • Submit the application by June 30.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by the committee after submission.
  • Eligible applications may be funded in the current year if approved.
  • Applications not funded may be referred to the Canadian Home Economics Foundation General Fund.

Additional information

  • Applications submitted but not funded in the current year may be referred to the Canadian Home Economics Foundation General Fund.
  • More than one award may be made, depending on available funds.
  • The application deadline is June 30.

Contacts

grants@chef-fcef.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Family Finance (Dr. Edith Rowles Simpson) Award Program

What is the Family Finance (Dr. Edith Rowles Simpson) Award?

The Family Finance (Dr. Edith Rowles Simpson) Award supports professional updating in family finance. It funds individual and group initiatives that help improve services and programs for families, with individual awards up to $4,000.

How much funding can be received?

Family Finance (Dr. Edith Rowles Simpson) Award Funds up to $4,000 of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Family Finance (Dr. Edith Rowles Simpson) Award program?

To be eligible for the Family Finance (Dr. Edith Rowles Simpson) Award program, you must: Family finance professionals or groups Projects benefiting families Individuals must be Canadian or permanent residents

What expenses are eligible under Family Finance (Dr. Edith Rowles Simpson) Award?

Professional updating in family finance Continuing education for individuals and groups Workshops, forums, conferences, and training events Resource development and learning activities related to family financial services

Who can I contact for more information about the Family Finance (Dr. Edith Rowles Simpson) Award?

You can contact Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF) by email at grants@chef-fcef.ca.

Where is the Family Finance (Dr. Edith Rowles Simpson) Award available?

The Family Finance (Dr. Edith Rowles Simpson) Award program is available across Canada.