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Family Finance (Dr. Edith Rowles Simpson) Award
Support for family finance professional development
Funding available
$ 4,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
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
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
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
- Conference attendance and professional development courses
- Workshops, forums, and training events
- Guest speakers or workshop resource persons
- Resource materials and project-related learning activities
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
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.
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.
Is the Family Finance (Dr. Edith Rowles Simpson) Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Family Finance (Dr. Edith Rowles Simpson) Award is a Grant and Funding