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General Fall Grants
Last Update: February 3, 2026
ON, Canada
Supports community initiatives benefiting local residents
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 17, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
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
- All industries
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Overview
Funding of up to $10,000 supports community initiatives for Oxford County residents. Eligible activities span animal welfare, arts and culture, education, environment, health and wellness, sports and recreation, heritage, and social services.
Activities funded
- Animal welfare initiatives supporting Oxford County residents.
- Arts, culture, and heritage activities, including heritage preservation.
- Education-focused initiatives that advance learning opportunities.
- Environmental protection and stewardship activities.
- Health, wellness, sports, recreation, and social service initiatives benefiting the community.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 9,900
Community wellness workshops and peer support series with evaluation
$ 9,800
After-school robotics and tutoring program with inclusive supports
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a qualified donee.
- The request must support Oxford County residents.
- The proposed initiative must align with one of the program’s focus areas (e.g., arts and culture, education, environment, health and wellness, sports and recreation, social services, animal welfare, heritage).
Who is eligible?
- Qualified donees supporting Oxford County residents
- Organizations delivering community and social service initiatives
- Organizations delivering arts, culture, and heritage initiatives
- Organizations delivering education, environmental, health and wellness, or sports and recreation initiatives
- Organizations delivering animal welfare initiatives
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Oxford County (projects supporting Oxford County residents)
Processing and Agreement
- Funding decisions are provided in November.
Additional information
- Community funding is supported by donors who contribute to legacy and community funds.
- Applications typically open mid-August and close at the end of September.
- Funding decisions are communicated in November.
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